Energy Access Officer
Lusaka
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Lusaka
- Grade: Junior level - IICA-1, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Renewable Energy sector
- Closing Date: Closed
Functional Responsibilities
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Provide technical support to the country coordinator to ensure communication and alignment between the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Ministry of Energy (MoE) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
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Ensure that relevant government stakeholders are engaged in the initiative under the guidance and autonomy of the PDU, organizing and facilitating meetings and convenings where required.
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Provide on-the-ground assistance to government departments, agencies, developers and partners to troubleshoot and accelerate the delivery of the programme and deployment of projects.
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Support in critical data collection and gathering to support the assessment of the viability of mini-grid sites to be included in the programme as well as feeding into programme design.
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Develop key programme concept notes, presentation material and communications to engage and influence stakeholders using data analysis and best-in-class approaches.
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Provide support in aligning technical insights with political considerations to ensure full buy-in of the programme.
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Provide inputs to internal SEforALL monitoring, evaluation and learning mechanisms.
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Support SEforALL’s fundraising efforts to mobilize resources for programme delivery in the long term.
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Participates in various missions, workshop and meeting related to initiative in Zambia
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Support SEforALL in identifying long-term opportunities for continued engagement, supporting the country to achieve SDG7.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
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Bachelors degree in energy, engineering, law, political sciences, economics, business administration or a related field.
Work Experience
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in the energy sector, particularly in the off grid or mini-grid sector, preferably as financier, private sector developer, government agency or donor support programme
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Experience working in rural development and implementing impactful projects in rural regions of Zambia is considered an asset.
Language
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Fluency in English (Reading, Writing and Spoken) is required.
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Working knowledge of another, official UN language is an asset.
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Knowledge and ability to work in local languages is considered an asset.