Deadline of this Job: 20 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Job Highlight:
You will work closely with the Africa Lead – Energy Access and counterpart Research Associate(s) to support the execution of programmes and projects - including undertaking research and developing compelling knowledge products under the Energy for Development (E4D) work, while at the same time, leading the implementation of the sub-national Integrated Energy Planning work. You will also have a hands-on role in project coordination & management, support some of the E4D project partners, as well as help with communication and fundraising. You will be supported by the WRI Africa team, including the wider energy programme, and in particular the energy access team. You will work closely with the counterpart Research Associate for Energy Access portfolio.
You will report to the Energy Access Lead for WRI Africa.
What you will do:
Energy Access Research & Analysis (60%):
• Support research and analysis on priority topics under the Energy for Development (E4D) work, including powering agriculture as well as health across East Africa
• Support data collection, aggregation, and analysis on opportunities for accelerated investment in Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) sector, particularly in the Productive use (agriculture and livelihoods), and health sectors
• Support the development of inclusive and integrated energy plans at the sub-national level in selected countries.
• Facilitate consultations with key stakeholders including utilities, Commercial & Industrial (C&I) actors, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as well as energy entrepreneurs/investors to conduct analysis on optimal pathway for delivery of clean energy
• Support documentation of key lessons emerging from ongoing initiatives being implemented by the energy access portfolio, productive use of energy work, as well as sub-national level work on integrated energy planning
• Contribute to the identification and nurturing of opportunities for cross-programmatic collaboration in driving research on complex, strategic nexus topics (Food Loss & Waste, Cities, Climate, Water etc.)
• Co-develop training materials and other knowledge products (e.g., reports, issue briefs, working papers, and technical notes) on energy access.
Project & Partnership Management (25%):
• You will act as the internal project coordinator, keeping WRI teams posted on the progress and any required support
• You will contribute to the achievement of the ambitions, outcomes, and target impacts of the energy access programme, as well as contribute to the analysis and review of metrics, results, and outcomes from project activities
• You will provide support in monitoring project deliverables, including helping to set and clarify priorities
• Document emerging lessons from different partnerships, with the aim of further improvement of delivery of energy access interventions, as well as for general sharing of knowledge with the wider community
• Promote knowledge sharing among project partners and countries
• Support the development of quarterly, annual and end of project reports, as well as the annual global energy programme and WRI Africa reports.
Communications and Fundraising (15%):
• You will work with the Energy Access Communications and Engagement Coordinator, WRI Africa staff and global communications staff to contribute to sustenance of a compelling and consistent message from our work as a key strategy for impact
• You will develop/co-develop communication products, including blogs and blog graphics (also referred to as insights), commentaries, op-eds and articles on energy access
• You will work closely with the Africa Lead – Energy access, as well as the development team to develop funding proposals with the goal of contributing to the growing WRI Africa Energy Program.
What you will need:
• Education: You have a completed Master's degree in energy economics, sustainable energy, public policy, energy systems, or a related field
• Experience: You have 3+ years of relevant, full-time professional experience, including research and analytics experience in the energy field, with a focus on African country contexts
• Experience with analytical methods
• Experience in energy planning or at the nexus of energy and development, with a track record of working with energy sector stakeholders in East Africa, including government (national and sub-national levels), academia, private sector or CSOs
• Knowledge and understanding of the opportunities and challenges of clean energy technologies and systems and of energy access policy
• Experience in conducting and publishing research on energy access matters in Africa, with a compelling narrative based on quantitative and qualitative data, tailored for the appropriate audience
• Experience writing concise, well-structured documents (in both report and presentation formats)
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working with international organizations
• Languages: Verbal and written proficiency in English
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
Deadline of this Job: 19 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
• Record and archive management qualifications
• Be at least 23 years and above .
• Have a minimum of grade C plain at KCSE
• Computer literate
Duties and responsibilities:
• Duties will be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Deadline of this Job: 20 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Job Description
Shamiri Institute is seeking an energetic, diligent, and self-motivated team player to join our team as a Research Associate Intern to be based in our Nairobi office.
The Research team at Shamiri is tasked with the production of scientific research, primarily in the form of research articles, to test the efficacy of our interventions and contribute to the growing literature on mental health in Sub-Saharan Africa. We want to make sure our work is informed by a strong data backbone and pride ourselves on being a research-driven organization.
The Research Associate Intern will provide hands-on support for all the Institute’s research activities. They will be responsible for planning and participating in data collection and collation for the organization’s research projects. Furthermore, they will also support the preparation of study protocols, research and ethical review materials, research materials and collateral, and recruiting and following up with research participants. The Research Associate Intern will work closely with other teams to prepare resources, equipment and materials for research under the overall supervision of the Research Manager.
Roles And Responsibilities
Research Planning & Implementation
• Collect qualitative or quantitative data from research participants to include printing and collating paper questionnaires, and moderating focus group discussions
• Support in the development of research materials such as questionnaires, protocols, an literature reviews
• Enter and prepare data for cleaning to include scanning paper questionnaires and verifying responses
• Clean and Analyze data using Excel and R
• Contribute to reports of results
• Perform other related duties as required
Educational/Training Background & Skills
• Recent graduate (within one year) or student in relevant field (psychology, statistics, computer programming)
• Previous experience working on a research study
• Meticulous
• Computer programming/coding (R, KOBO, REDCAP)
• Scientific writing experience
• Advanced MS Office
Deadline of this Job: 25 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Specific Responsibilities for Principal Evaluator:
The Principal Evaluator will be responsible, in close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, for overall management of the Evaluation and timely provision of its outputs. Specifically, manage the inception phase of the evaluation, coordinate the data collection and analysis phase of the evaluation, coordinate the reporting phase, and manage internal and external relations of the evaluation team.
The Evaluation Team members will undertake the following: Inception phase of the Evaluation, including:
• preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;
• draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;
• prepare the evaluation framework;
• develop the desk review and interview protocols;
• draft the survey protocols;
• develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
• plan the evaluation schedule;
• prepare the Inception Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager
Data collection and analysis phase of the Evaluation, including:
• conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
• conduct an evaluation mission to selected countries, interview project partners and stakeholders, including a good representation of local partners and stakeholders. Ensure independence of the Evaluation and confidentiality of evaluation interviews.
• regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and;
• in consultation with the Evaluation Manager, keep the CTCN Secretariat and Evaluation Reference Group informed of the evaluation process.
Reporting phase, including:
• draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
• liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
• prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
• (where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)
Managing relations, including:
• maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
• communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
The Principal Evaluator shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the work of CTCN and will be independent from the participating institutions. The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.
The Principal Evaluator will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract.
Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.
Qualifications/special skills
• A university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required and an advanced degree in the same areas is desirable
• A minimum of 10 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach
• A good/broad understanding UNFCCC processes and climate convention in general is desired
• Working knowledge in a development related organization especially the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an advantage.
Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement. Proficiency in another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable.
Deadline of this Job: 19 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Functional Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the TSU Manager and under the direct supervision of the Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will perform the following tasks:
• Responsible for taking-off and calculation of quantities from architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings and details
• Assist in the preparation of detailed BOQs and specifications for construction works
• Assist in preparation of schedule of materials for construction
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary cost estimates
• Assist field assessment and the subsequent processing of data and report writing
• Assist in preparation of valuations for contractors’ payments
• Assist with the valuation of variations for ongoing construction works
• Assist in collecting and maintaining construction cost data
• Responsible for keeping an updated filing system for TSU construction design documentation
Monitoring and Progress Controls
• Knowledge and capacity to prepare Bills of Quantities to professional and accurate standards
• Prepare appropriate reports as required
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education
• Secondary education is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree or Technical Qualification in Quantity Surveying will be an asset.
Experience Work experience
• At least 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying is required;
• Experience working in a busy Quantity Surveying office or a busy construction firm will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience in Construction and Engineering is required.
• At least 2 years experience working in Infrastructure and Project Management is required.
Key Competencies
• Knowledge and capacity to prepare Bills of Quantities in Google Sheets and or Microsoft excel to professional and accurate standards.
• Good team player attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and work in a team to support the delivery of successful projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with WinQs, Qs Cad and other relevant Quantity Surveying software.
Language Requirements
• Full working knowledge of English is required.
• Knowledge of a second UN or regional working language is an asset.