Energy Program Manager at Mercy Corps

Job Description

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Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict.

The Position

The program manager will be a senior member of the Mercy Corps – Energy 4 Impact programs and advisory team and will oversee the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and reporting of specific projects for which he/she is responsible. He/she will also provide energy engineering advice to country programs and consultancy services to our SME clients, including solar PV system companies, mini-grid developers and productive use businesses.

Essential Responsibilities 

Team Management

Provide technical and managerial support to team members towards project delivery and professional development. Be a champion for the mission, vision and values of Mercy Corps. Promote and encourage a transparent, cohesive and ethical work culture.

Program Management

Manage the implementation of project activities according to the objectives, indicators, work plan and approved budget including, staffing, budgeting and internal/external reporting Ensure regular and proper project documentation and reporting according to donor and Mercy Corps standards, rules & regulations Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including local partners, county governments, private sector firms, NGOs, financial institutions, potential donors and other institutional and research partners

Technical Support 

Provide technical support to team members and ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures Provide technical advice to early and later stage SMEs, including stand-alone solar appliance suppliers, mini-grid developers, solar home system companies and others.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for supervising project teams on assigned projects

Accountability

Reports Directly To:   Global Head of Advisory

Works Directly With:  Regional Heads of Programs, Senior Management Team members, Analysts, Suppliers and Sub-contractors

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or related degree. MA/S is advantageous. At least 5 – 7 years’ experience implementing donor funded projects Experience working with small businesses and/or energy SMEs and/or an understanding of renewable energy technologies and business models Experience in project development, financing, operation and maintenance of distributed solar energy systems Excellent organisation and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple programmes and client engagements, meet deadlines and allocate resources effectively Strong financial management skills with proven experience managing large budgets. Strong skills in developing accurate and timely reports to donors. High level of interpersonal skills and comfortable collaborating with senior level colleagues, SMEs, public agencies, and other stakeholders. Track record managing a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures. Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, and good oral presentation skills. Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders; proven ability to develop partnerships and effective relationships with industry stakeholders including SMEs, investors, donors, and other stakeholders.