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Country Delivery Coordinator, Mission 300

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience

5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Project Management

Functions / Key Results Expected

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

Establish and maintain relationships with Mission 300 countries via their Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMU) and other country stakeholders.

Engage with CDMU and country focal points to track and monitor implementation of their National Energy Compacts.

Strengthen on-ground country support on Mission 300 through facilitating technical assistance support to Mission 300 governments in order to accelerate policy reforms needed to deliver connections.

Energy Compact Progress Reporting

Tracking progress against Mission 300 National Energy Compacts, ensuring accountability and transparency across the programme.

Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and identify implementation bottlenecks.

Programme Implementation and In-Country Support

Identify opportunities to implement clean cooking initiatives highlighted in Mission 300 National Energy Compacts.

Perform analysis and make recommendations to ensure program alignment with local needs and priorities.

Contribute to program design and implementation by providing thematic and content input to enhance the effectiveness of SEforALL's progress tracking and CDMU implementation support activities across all Mission 300 countries

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and team

Collaborate with the SEforALL MEL team to develop KPI reports and tracking mechanisms for Mission 300 targets.

Document best practices and key learnings related to the establishment and operational success of CDMUs.

Skills

Data Analysis, Energy Policy, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Stakeholder Engagement

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

An Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Energy, Engineering, Business Management, Policy, Economics, Sustainable Development or a related field.

A First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Energy, Engineering, Business Management, Policy, Economics, Sustainable Development or a related field with an additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's Degree.

Experience Requirements

Required:

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in managing or coordinating sustainable energy or energy access programmes.

Proven experience in stakeholder coordination, involving government agencies, development partners, or private sector actors in the energy space.

• Establish and maintain relationships with Mission 300 countries via their Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMU) and other country stakeholders.
• Engage with CDMU and country focal points to track and monitor implementation of their National Energy Compacts.
• Strengthen on-ground country support on Mission 300 through facilitating technical assistance support to Mission 300 governments in order to accelerate policy reforms needed to deliver connections.
• Tracking progress against Mission 300 National Energy Compacts, ensuring accountability and transparency across the programme.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and identify implementation bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities to implement clean cooking initiatives highlighted in Mission 300 National Energy Compacts.
• Perform analysis and make recommendations to ensure program alignment with local needs and priorities.
• Contribute to program design and implementation by providing thematic and content input to enhance the effectiveness of SEforALL's progress tracking and CDMU implementation support activities across all Mission 300 countries
• Collaborate with the SEforALL MEL team to develop KPI reports and tracking mechanisms for Mission 300 targets.
• Document best practices and key learnings related to the establishment and operational success of CDMUs.

• Data Analysis
• Energy Policy
• Monitoring
• Evaluation, and Learning
• Project Management
• Renewable Energy
• Stakeholder Engagement

• An Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Energy, Engineering, Business Management, Policy, Economics, Sustainable Development or a related field.
• A First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Energy, Engineering, Business Management, Policy, Economics, Sustainable Development or a related field with an additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's Degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in managing or coordinating sustainable energy or energy access programmes.
• Proven experience in stakeholder coordination, involving government agencies, development partners, or private sector actors in the energy space.