Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
2025-07-15T12:41:04+00:00
Practical Action Kenya
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https://practicalaction.org/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-07-25T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
The Project Officer will support the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of field activities under the guidance of the Project Manager and Technical Advisor. They will play a key role in coordinating with stakeholders, supporting integrated energy planning processes, and ensuring timely execution of project activities in line with work plans and donor requirements. The Officer will contribute to the preparation of reports, documentation of project outcomes, and organization of meetings, workshops, and community engagements.
Working closely with the technical team, they will assist in the application of energy planning tools, data collection, and analysis, while also supporting knowledge sharing and communication efforts.
The role includes engaging with government officials, partners, and communities to ensure inclusive, gender-sensitive, and impactful delivery. The Project Officer will also ensure compliance with organizational policies and contribute to project learning, risk mitigation, and ongoing improvement of implementation processes for a just and inclusive energy transition.
Accountabilities of Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
Project Implementation Support
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities as per work plans and timelines.
- Ensure field activities are implemented in line with project objectives, quality standards, and donor requirements.
- Track activity progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Support coordination with national and county government officials, project partners, and community stakeholders.
- Organize and facilitate meetings, community engagements, workshops, and learning forums.
Technical Support
- Collaborate with the Technical Advisor and manager to apply energy planning tools and methodologies in the field.
- Support integration of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all project interventions.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Adhere to organizational policies, safeguarding, and risk mitigation protocols
- Support the identification and reporting of project risks and implementation of mitigation measures.
Knowledge Management and Communication
- Participate in documenting and sharing project knowledge and insights internally and externally.
- Support content development for communication materials in collaboration with the communications team.
Administrative and Logistical Support
- Assist in managing project logistics including field visits, procurement support, and budget tracking.
- Maintain accurate project records and files.
Sensitivity on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion:
Should have respectful beliefs regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, ethnic background, culture, different ability, nationality, religion, and marital status. Is sensitive and adaptable to gender and social inclusion and adopts inclusive practices. Responds and behaves appropriately in different situations.
Safeguarding
It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work with, including vulnerable adults and children.
Practical Action believes that it is unacceptable for anyone to experience exploitation or abuse in any form, anywhere. All staff members undergo mandatory Safeguarding training and are expected to always commit/adhere to our Safeguarding Policy whilst working for or on behalf of Practical Action.
Person Profile
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
Experience & Knowledge of Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, economics, statistics, social sciences).
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluating programs with an organization with a robust M&E component.
Essential
- Strong technical skills including use of PowerBI or Tableau.
- Good knowledge in using indicators at output, outcome and goal level and developing tools for measurement purposes.
- Strong experience in evaluation methodologies such as outcome mapping and Most Significant Change.
- Experience in integrating gender and inclusion into project design and MEAL aspects
- Successful track record of implementing effective MEL systems, including experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and management.
- Experience in gathering learnings and promoting their application
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to understand the range and content of the organization’s thematic work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
- Commitment to and ideally an understanding of safeguarding.
Project Implementation Support Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities as per work plans and timelines. Ensure field activities are implemented in line with project objectives, quality standards, and donor requirements. Track activity progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination Support coordination with national and county government officials, project partners, and community stakeholders. Organize and facilitate meetings, community engagements, workshops, and learning forums. Technical Support Collaborate with the Technical Advisor and manager to apply energy planning tools and methodologies in the field. Support integration of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all project interventions. Compliance and Risk Management Adhere to organizational policies, safeguarding, and risk mitigation protocols Support the identification and reporting of project risks and implementation of mitigation measures. Knowledge Management and Communication Participate in documenting and sharing project knowledge and insights internally and externally. Support content development for communication materials in collaboration with the communications team. Administrative and Logistical Support Assist in managing project logistics including field visits, procurement support, and budget tracking. Maintain accurate project records and files.
No Requirements
JOB-68764c60a2869
Vacancy title:
Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Practical Action Kenya
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 25 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
The Project Officer will support the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of field activities under the guidance of the Project Manager and Technical Advisor. They will play a key role in coordinating with stakeholders, supporting integrated energy planning processes, and ensuring timely execution of project activities in line with work plans and donor requirements. The Officer will contribute to the preparation of reports, documentation of project outcomes, and organization of meetings, workshops, and community engagements.
Working closely with the technical team, they will assist in the application of energy planning tools, data collection, and analysis, while also supporting knowledge sharing and communication efforts.
The role includes engaging with government officials, partners, and communities to ensure inclusive, gender-sensitive, and impactful delivery. The Project Officer will also ensure compliance with organizational policies and contribute to project learning, risk mitigation, and ongoing improvement of implementation processes for a just and inclusive energy transition.
Accountabilities of Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
Project Implementation Support
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities as per work plans and timelines.
- Ensure field activities are implemented in line with project objectives, quality standards, and donor requirements.
- Track activity progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Support coordination with national and county government officials, project partners, and community stakeholders.
- Organize and facilitate meetings, community engagements, workshops, and learning forums.
Technical Support
- Collaborate with the Technical Advisor and manager to apply energy planning tools and methodologies in the field.
- Support integration of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all project interventions.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Adhere to organizational policies, safeguarding, and risk mitigation protocols
- Support the identification and reporting of project risks and implementation of mitigation measures.
Knowledge Management and Communication
- Participate in documenting and sharing project knowledge and insights internally and externally.
- Support content development for communication materials in collaboration with the communications team.
Administrative and Logistical Support
- Assist in managing project logistics including field visits, procurement support, and budget tracking.
- Maintain accurate project records and files.
Sensitivity on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion:
Should have respectful beliefs regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, ethnic background, culture, different ability, nationality, religion, and marital status. Is sensitive and adaptable to gender and social inclusion and adopts inclusive practices. Responds and behaves appropriately in different situations.
Safeguarding
It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work with, including vulnerable adults and children.
Practical Action believes that it is unacceptable for anyone to experience exploitation or abuse in any form, anywhere. All staff members undergo mandatory Safeguarding training and are expected to always commit/adhere to our Safeguarding Policy whilst working for or on behalf of Practical Action.
Person Profile
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
Experience & Knowledge of Project Officer – Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP)
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, economics, statistics, social sciences).
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluating programs with an organization with a robust M&E component.
Essential
- Strong technical skills including use of PowerBI or Tableau.
- Good knowledge in using indicators at output, outcome and goal level and developing tools for measurement purposes.
- Strong experience in evaluation methodologies such as outcome mapping and Most Significant Change.
- Experience in integrating gender and inclusion into project design and MEAL aspects
- Successful track record of implementing effective MEL systems, including experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and management.
- Experience in gathering learnings and promoting their application
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to understand the range and content of the organization’s thematic work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
- Commitment to and ideally an understanding of safeguarding.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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