BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Posted February 21, 2025.
Deadline for application: March 9, 2025
Number of Positions: 6
Staff Location: EUCL Provincial Hubs
a) REG Northern Provincial Hub (1 Staff)
b) REG Southern Provincial Hub (2 Staff)
c) REG Western Provincial Hub (1 Staff)
d) REG Eastern Provincial Hub (1 Staff)
e) REG Kigali City Hub (1 Staff)
Reports to: Report to the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) with copy to EDCL & EUCL.
Contract Terms: 1-year Renewable Contract
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
1. The Field Support Staff will oversee the implementation of Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) project components related to solar home systems, clean cooking technologies, and productive use of energy solutions at the district level.
2. This role will provide consistent field-level support, report on progress, engage local stakeholders, and raise awareness.
3. Additionally, the Field Support Staff will monitor compliance among participating companies, address grievances in collaboration with District Grievance Redress Committees (GRCs) and help ensure beneficiary satisfaction. More information about ASCENT-Rwanda is available on https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/projectdetail/P180575.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness:
1. Conduct regular project awareness and informational sessions with district
2. stakeholders, including local leaders, companies, and project end beneficiaries.
3. Ensure a high level of satisfaction among the project's end beneficiaries and ensure
4. that participating companies are fully compliant with project requirements.
5. Facilitate and foster relationships with local Government for the project sustainability.
Project Monitoring and Follow-up:
1. Conduct field visits as per the developed and approved plan by BRD to monitor the progress of distributed subsidized technologies (Clean Cookstoves, Solar Home Systems, Productive use of energy products) by participating companies.
2. Track distribution timelines, assess project progress, and ensure compliance with project requirements and eligibilities criteria.
3. Collaborate with EDCL and BRD project implementation team to ensure the project is implemented as per the design and meeting the field related requirements , including the field verification, phone verification, and other required field verification to be done by both EDCL and BRD. .
4. Identify and document any challenges, inefficiencies, or potential risks in implementation, and propose corrective actions as needed.
5. Conduct a counter-verification of all project beneficiaries, mapping their locations through a survey and ongoing monitoring to assess the operational status of
6. technologies and the level of after-sales service provided.
Grievance Redress Support:
1. Collaborate with the District Grievance Redress Committee to address project-related complaints or grievances in a timely and effective manner.
2. Provide support in resolving issues raised by beneficiaries and maintain clear records of complaints and resolutions.
Environmental Compliance Monitoring:
1. Ensure that the distribution companies comply with field-level standards, policies, and
2. protocols set by BRD and EDCL.
3. Conduct checks on e-waste and safety standards, installation quality, and operational
reliability of the systems being deployed.
Report any environmental compliance issues to the project management, suggesting
improvements or corrective measures.
Data Collection and Reporting:
1. Collect and verify data on project implementation, including distribution coverage, user
satisfaction, and any technical challenges.
2. Prepare and submit monthly reports on project progress, compliance, field observations, and identified issues within the district.
3. Document best practices and lessons learned, contributing to project knowledge and improvement.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Provide logistical support for Donor field visit missions, stakeholder meetings, and
monitoring exercises.
2. Coordinate with BRD, EUCL and EDCL teams to ensure alignment with district-level
activities and project goals.
3. Assist in any additional duties as required by BRD, EUCL, and EDCL to support
project objectives.
4. Utilize platforms such as public community gatherings, including events like Umuganda
and Inteko z’abaturage, to conduct project awareness campaigns.
5. Reporting on a daily basis to the EUCL Provincial Hub Manager.
Key Deliverables
1. Monthly reports detailing community engagement activities, project progress in the
district, compliance status, and grievances addressed.
2. Documentation of beneficiary feedback and improvement suggestions from the field.
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PROFESSIONAL, ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or Advance Diploma in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy,
Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Prior experience in renewable energy, rural development, community engagement, or
field support roles is preferred.
Technical Skills:
1. Proficiency in project monitoring and reporting.
2. Familiarity with solar and clean energy technologies and Productive use of energy
equipment.
Other Requirements:
1. Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
2. Valid driving license (Category A) for mobility in the district.
3. Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Interested candidates should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/ ) and upload
application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional
certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as
their emails and telephone.
Only online applications shall be considered.
Email-only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw
Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital, and Corporate Services of BRD.
Deadline for application: March 9, 2025.
The employment package is highly competitive and attractive.
Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted
and contacted for a written test.
Done in Kigali, February 21, 2025.
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