Norwegian Refugee Council Energy Expert Jobs in Kenya

NORCAP is the Norwegian Refugee Council’s global provider of expertise to the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors.

We build partnerships with international organisations and national actors to protect lives, rights and livelihoods. NORCAP provides expert personnel and collaborates with our partners to identify needs and to establish common goals and projects.

We help strengthen partner capacity and improve coordination and collaboration.

Since 1991, NORCAP has deployed experts to more than 9000 missions to crisis all around the world.

We are seeking an expert in energy to complete an end user needs assessment to assess the present need for energy expertise in humanitarian situations in Africa and identify countries where crisis-affected people are most in need of immediate energy solutions.

This expert will be expected to develop a proposal which interventions can be supported by, and benefit from assistance from NORCAP experts.

The position is based in Nairobi, however field visits are required. The assignment takes place in three parts:

Desk Review to determine the existing energy situation and gaps, including an overview of ongoing projects and initiatives in each country.

Field visits in order to gain practical knowledge and on-the-ground perspective of energy needs.

Detailed reporting, and preparation of terms of reference reflecting the qualifications required and exact needs to be addressed by the experts deployed.

As part of this the incumbent will be expected to finalise a hosting arrangement on the ground and develop the necessary letter of agreement with hosting institution if necessary.

The Needs assessment expert will work closely with the Project manager for climate and energy and other NORCAP advisers, as well as with the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

Qualifications

Advanced university qualification, preferably in a relevant field

At least 5 years of experience with energy and environment in humanitarian/developmental settings

Humanitarian experience in Africa is a requirement. Candidates with highly relevant experience from

other regions can be considered

Experience working with humanitarian agencies such as UNHCR, NRC, IOM and similar is an advantage

Past experience conducting energy needs assessments or similar assessments would be a strong asset

Demonstrated understanding of issues related to confidentiality, data safety and other ethical concerns related to the sharing of sensitive data between humanitarian agencies.

Excellent English verbal and writing skills, including proven abilities to research, write, and edit high quality information materials

Fluency in French or Arabic or other relevant languages is an asset

Personal Qualities

Ability to work in a collaborative manner with team members and multiple stakeholders at various levels

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations and contexts

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical abilities

Application procedures and CV registration:

Kindly submit your CV and application in English and include your full name as written in your passport.

Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV.

There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

NRC reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.

Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and deployment.

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Energy Expert Jobs in Kenya

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