GVEP International's (GVEP-I) mission is to promote access to energy amongst the world's poorest communities as an important means to poverty alleviation and wealth creation.
One key component to fulfilling this mission is making the energy products affordable to rural and peri-urban families.
This, in turn, requires the development of a suitable range of credit products by financial institutions which can be used by the poorest to finance their purchases of energy products.
It also requires further development of financing structures for small and medium sized energy producers, distributors, retailers and servicing agents, to enable them to secure the working capital necessary for their own growing operations and fund their medium term investment needs:
Applications are therefore invited for highly qualified individuals to join its high performing and engaged team to assume the following key roles:-
Financial Institution Support & Liaison Specialist
GVEP-I is seeking to implement a structured approach to encourage Banks, MFI's and SACCOs to engage in consumer and enterprise energy financing.
To this end GVEP International plans to bring on board a Financial Institution Support
and Liaison Specialist to carry out the role of:
One key component to fulfilling this mission is making the energy products affordable to rural and peri-urban families.
This, in turn, requires the development of a suitable range of credit products by financial institutions which can be used by the poorest to finance their purchases of energy products.
It also requires further development of financing structures for small and medium sized energy producers, distributors, retailers and servicing agents, to enable them to secure the working capital necessary for their own growing operations and fund their medium term investment needs:
Applications are therefore invited for highly qualified individuals to join its high performing and engaged team to assume the following key roles:-
Financial Institution Support & Liaison Specialist
GVEP-I is seeking to implement a structured approach to encourage Banks, MFI's and SACCOs to engage in consumer and enterprise energy financing.
To this end GVEP International plans to bring on board a Financial Institution Support
and Liaison Specialist to carry out the role of:
- Capacity building of Financial Institutions
- Strengthening the financial management capacity of energy SMEs
- Development of appropriate loan products
- Facilitate specific lending agreements
The Role
The successful candidate will be expected to work with financial institutions in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and build on an existing pilot program and will:
The successful candidate will be expected to work with financial institutions in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and build on an existing pilot program and will:
- Review and analyze the energy portfolio of selected Financial Institutions (Fl's), focusing on the challenges and opportunities of energy enterprises
- Design a training course for FI's, with a focus on understanding the financial requirements and business models of energy enterprises
- Undertake the training of selected FI's in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
- Create linkages and research finance opportunities for FI's to create specific energy focused credit lines.
- Review SME financial capacity and financial management tools available for managing retail credit.
- Design and carryout a training program for SMEs on managing retail credit, the risks, challenges and opportunities such a credit facility brings in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
- Create linkages with FI's and business being supported by ongoing GVEP-I programs for continuing support and advice. Through the contacts created with financial institutions and energy SMEs facilitate specific loan facilities.
Skills and Experience Required
The successful candidate will be a professional having a proven capacity for innovative thinking.
She/he will have had experience in corporate credit, banking and/or micro finance institutions, and will have a recognized professional qualification in finance or related fields (accounting, business, or economics).
Knowledge and experience of accountability and evaluation of institutional financial performance is essential along with knowledge of the relevant system that supports this.
The successful candidate must have the capacity and skill for training and effectively imparting knowledge and should have an understanding and experience of financial management in both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
A strong multi-cultural sensitivity is necessary given that the GVEP International is global organization and the Financial Institution Support & Liaison Specialist will interact with staff and stakeholders from many nations.
She or he will require demonstrable clarity in writing.
Oral and written fluency in English and a working knowledge of other language(s) will be considered as an advantage.
Location: The position is located at GVEP International's East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi and will require some travel within the region or abroad.
Contract: Initially for a three-year term, with the possibility of extension
Project Accountant
GVEP International is seeking to recruit a Project Accountant to support the existing GVEP International funded as well as partner funded projects aimed at accelerating access to energy within the East Africa region.
The Project Accountant will be expected to maintain the overall financial management and reporting for GVEP International's East Africa Regional Office as well as for ongoing projects with particular focus on the procurement and delivery of goods and services and preparation and submission of necessary periodic reports.
Specifically the successful candidate will:
The successful candidate will be a professional having a proven capacity for innovative thinking.
She/he will have had experience in corporate credit, banking and/or micro finance institutions, and will have a recognized professional qualification in finance or related fields (accounting, business, or economics).
Knowledge and experience of accountability and evaluation of institutional financial performance is essential along with knowledge of the relevant system that supports this.
The successful candidate must have the capacity and skill for training and effectively imparting knowledge and should have an understanding and experience of financial management in both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
A strong multi-cultural sensitivity is necessary given that the GVEP International is global organization and the Financial Institution Support & Liaison Specialist will interact with staff and stakeholders from many nations.
She or he will require demonstrable clarity in writing.
Oral and written fluency in English and a working knowledge of other language(s) will be considered as an advantage.
Location: The position is located at GVEP International's East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi and will require some travel within the region or abroad.
Contract: Initially for a three-year term, with the possibility of extension
Project Accountant
GVEP International is seeking to recruit a Project Accountant to support the existing GVEP International funded as well as partner funded projects aimed at accelerating access to energy within the East Africa region.
The Project Accountant will be expected to maintain the overall financial management and reporting for GVEP International's East Africa Regional Office as well as for ongoing projects with particular focus on the procurement and delivery of goods and services and preparation and submission of necessary periodic reports.
Specifically the successful candidate will:
- Oversee the administration of the East Africa Regional Office's financial management and ensure compliance with GVEP International's financial policies and procedures.
- Work with the Regional Finance and Procurement Manger and financial advisors to assist in the preparation of Quarterly and Annual Cash Flow and other financial plans for GVEP International.
- Ensure effective relations with external suppliers through the timely and accurate processing of supplier and customer invoices, maintaining all information required to prepare management and statutory accounts;
- Work closely with donors of GVEP International such as, World Bank, DFID, USAID, EC, DGIS etc. in ensuring strict adherence to Grant conditions and reporting requirements.
- Ensure that all procurement is done in accordance with the provisions of the donor agencies funding each activity and in compliance with GVEP International's financial policies and procedures.
- Support the finance function of the implementing agencies, project partners and their procurement agents, if any, to ensure a consistent approach in execution and reporting.
- Ascertain that budgetary allocations are appropriated to the respective end-users and thus ensure timely and effective project implementation.
- Verify that all proposed purchases are eligible for financing under each credit line.
- Make all necessary arrangements for procuring all goods and services, including finalizing purchase documents based on user requirements and reviewing technical specifications for goods to be procured.
The successful candidate will be a professional having a proven capacity for innovative thinking.
She/he will have had experience in corporate and/or project finance, and will have a recognized professional qualification in finance or related fields (accounting, business, or economics).
Knowledge and experience of accountability and evaluation of institutional financial performance is essential along with knowledge of the relevant system that supports this.
The successful applicant should have an understanding and experience of financial management in non-profit organizations, including good working experience on computer based financial systems.
A strong multi-cultural sensitivity is necessary given that the GVEP International is global organization and the Project Accountant will interact with staff and stakeholders from many nations.
She or he will require demonstrable clarity in writing.
Oral and written fluency in English and a working knowledge of other language(s) will be considered as an advantage.
Location: The position is located at GVEP International's East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi and will require some travel within the region or abroad.
Contract: Initially for a three-year term, with the possibility of extension.
Interested candidates for either of the above posts should submit written applications with CV to:
The Regional Manger - East Africa
GVEP International, 1st Floor Kiganjo House,
Rose Avenue, Kilimani
Or by Email: East.Africa @ GVEPintemational.org
To reach us not later than 5p.m. on Friday the 18th September 2009.
