Program Officer at Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) provides holistic, country-driven support to accelerate the development, deployment and transfer of locally relevant climate and clean energy technologies. The KCIC provides incubation, capacity building services and financing to Kenyan entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing innovative solutions in energ...
Program Officer
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management
- The Program Officer role is to assist in the implementation of the programs Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model (DREEM) HUB Program in line with donor agreements and KCIC's operational guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Manager in the day-to-day coordination of DREEM HUB activities.
- Support to monitor and track DREEM HUB progress, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
- Contribute to the development of detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Support the engagement and communication with program stakeholders, including community members, partner organizations, and government agencies.
- Follow up with all contracted Spoke partners and other consultants/ service providers to ensure that their contractual agreements are adhered to.
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and training sessions for stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Collect, compile, and analyze data related to DREEM HUB activities and outcomes.
- Prepare regular progress reports and updates for the Program Manager and other stakeholders
- Support in the development and maintenance of a DREEM HUB participants database
- Support knowledge management, documentation, and branding of the DREEM HUB
- compliant with donor requirements and KCIC's operational policies.
- Support in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the program impact and effectiveness.
- Actively manage stakeholders feedback emails, providing prompt feedback to queries
- Manage the DREEM HUB participants WhatsApp group ensuring that queries are responded to within 24hrs. In addition, ensure that all communications as it relates to enterprise is shared with them in good time.
- Working with the Program team to organize, arrange and coordinate annual KCIC management team or donor field visit to access progress of the program activities
- Any other duties as delegated by the DREEM HUB Program manager
Professional Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.
- Membership of a professional organization
- 3 years of experience in programme/project coordination or support preferably in renewable energy or climate mitigation/adaptation or environment sector
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, particularly solar energy or climate smart agriculture is an advantage.
- Proficiency in reporting and PowerPoint presentations
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Project Management is an added advantage
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) on docs.google.com to apply
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