Director of Technical Services Job at Rural Energy Agency (REA)

Director of Technical Services

Employer: Rural Energy Agency (REA)
Date Published: 2019-03-19
Application Deadline: 2019-04-01

JOB SUMMARY:

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

i.Oversee the technical aspects of procurement of the services of consultants and contractors;

ii.Work closely with the financial sector to promote modern rural energy financing that will support the REF’s own lending activities;

iii.Act as the focal point for coordination between REA, REB, consultants, private investors contractors, and other stakeholders;

iv.Advising REA and Board on all aspects of the energy projects;

v.Work closely with project manager and project officers in appraising projects and ensuring their preparation for REB approval;

vi.Work closely with the training and capacity building manager to develop both in-house (internal) and external training and capacity building programs;

vii.Liaise closely with international donors and non-governmental organizations to promote the REF and generate support for the rural energy program; and

viii.Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Masters Degree either in engineering (energy related) or related education and training (such as electrical, hydro or industrial engineering, or construction management,) with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in energy projects of which five (5) must be in a managerial position.

REMUNERATION: Salary Scale REA SALARY SCALE

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