Energy Officer at Danish Refugee Council 19 views0 applications

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia and Djibouti. DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides assistance in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella, Tigray and Somali regions of the country as well as in Djibouti. In 2017. DRC in partnership with the EU Trust Fund for Africa and humanitarian partners will begin the implementation of activities under the Regional Development and Protection Program (RDPP) in Somali region.

As part of this program, DRC will extend into the provision of sustainable energy in the refugee camps and host communities in Somali region. These activities include the provision of sustainable energy based on renewable energy sources, with particular attention to women’s needs; the production & provision of energy-efficient cooking stoves; installation of solar energy lighting, solar kiosks and solar business stations; strengthening the linkages of local government with energy provision organizations, and building the capacity of local community structures and authorities in providing sustainable resource management and environmentally friendly energy.

POSITION’S OVERALL OBJECTIVES

The Energy Officer will oversee the planning and implementation of high quality and timely delivery of energy provision activities, under the line management of the Area Manager-Dolo Ado. He will receive technical support from DRC’s Livelihoods Advisor and work in close collaboration with DRC’s livelihoods, protection and migration staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Plan, supervise and facilitate DRC’s sustainable energy related interventions in the refugee camps and host community areas.
• Ensure the high quality and timeliness of all DRC’s energy-related activities.
• Empower local authorities, communities and other stakeholders to manage energy-related issues and provide sustainable resource management and environmentally friendly energy
• Facilitate relations between DRC, the target communities, and local authorities, taking particular care to consider girls and women’s specific needs within energy provision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical responsibilities

• Primary focal person for all energy interventions in DRC Somali region;
• Provide technical advice to the mapping and identification of appropriate energy saving stove solutions, such as bio mass stoves, ensuring their production, installation, training and follow-up on their proper use;
• Provide technical advice for the manufacturing/ repair, proper installation and smooth operation of streetlights, technical efficiency of solar kiosks and other related fields;
• Empower local authorities, communities and other stakeholders to manage energy-related issues and provide sustainable resource management and environmentally friendly energy.
• Facilitate the identification of local energy organizations and establish/strengthen linkages between local authorities and structures and such organizations;
• Support the establishment and functioning of Natural Resource Management Committees, in collaboration with livelihoods and WASH staff;
• Develop and implement surveys and needs assessment in refugee and host community areas in collaboration with field team and other stakeholders;
• Organize and implement training for communities as per identified needs.

Program management responsibilities

• Prepare, regularly review, and implement the activity plan for energy provision, as per requirements under the RDPP projects;
• In collaboration with DRC’s area management and procurement team, prepare and implement procurement plans for the timely delivery of activities;
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the projects performance, provide timely inputs, feedback and impact of the DRC Energy interventions in Dollo Ado;
• Support the Area Manager in preparing and implementing of annual and quarterly work plans;
• Ensure the application of humanitarian principles and DRC’s Code of Conduct and commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard in all actions and activities;
• Ensure equal participation by all segments of the community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, disability and clan affiliation;
• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to DRC and partners as per agreed formats.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervise 1-2 field assistants and monitor team performance and activity;
• Collate monthly reports from team members and submit the reports to the Area Manager;
• Facilitate ongoing evaluation of the team’s effectiveness;
• Ensure that all recruitment, staff performance management, and leave management and are as per DRC’s HR Manual.

Representation and coordination

• Represent DRC at relevant energy related forums/ meetings;
• Support the linkages between local authorities with local energy provision organizations;
• Ensure that DRC maintains excellent and productive relations with key stakeholders, community members, local authorities, partners and donors;
• Conduct regular stakeholder analyses to maintain updated strong understanding of local energy dynamics/ relationships in Somali region;
• Any other duties as requested by the line manager.

Posting details:

Based in Dollo Ado with regular travel to refugee camps. This position will be expected to provide technical/advisory support to DRC’s energy activities in Jijiga.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• First Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, urban planning, or other relevant field;
• Minimum two years’ experience delivering sustainable energy solutions (bio energy, solar energy, natural resource management, and similar) preferably in rural/refugee hosting areas;
• Minimum two years’ experience working in community development, refugee assistance and/or community mobilization;
• Experience of working with Non-Governmental organisations
• Good spoken and written English; Somali language skills is an advantage;
• Prior experience implementing livelihoods or resource management related programs in refugee settings is an advantage;
• Experience working with local government organizations, planning and implementing capacity building activities, is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to conduct trainings and meetings;
• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights;
• Well-developed computer skills;
• Good organizational and people management skills:
• Ability to represent the organization and influence people.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form

We encourage all qualified Ethiopian National candidates only to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit. It is DRC policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well