National Project Officer at Committed To Good (CTG)

Job Title: National Project Officer

Job ID: VAC-11897
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duration: 3 months
Start Date: 01-Jun-2024

An award-winning private company called Committed To Good (CTG) supports development and humanitarian initiatives in areas of conflict. As a people solutions company, we find, place, and oversee the right individuals with the necessary abilities to carry out projects in the most difficult areas on earth.

We take pride in employing 90% local workers and offering respectable, well-paying jobs as well as fresh chances in vulnerable areas, having worked in over 25 fragile and conflict-affected nations. Ninety percent of our profits are reinvested in the community.

Requirements  

• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Shows compassion for others & makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules and standards of conduct.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of local languages is desirable
• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of local languages is desirable
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, sustainable development & promoting access to clean energy solutions in crisis affected communities.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects, including budget management, procurement & contractor oversight.
• Strong knowledge of energy policies, regulations & market trends in Nigeria, particularly in the humanitarian sector.
• Relevant experience in project management, with a focus on solar energy projects or renewable energy initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, installation & operation of solar power systems, particularly hybrid systems.
• Experience working with private sector solar companies & equipment suppliers in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated experience working with energy management, energy monitoring devices & energy-efficient appliances.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field with two years of relevant professional experience.

Role Objectives
Project implementation:

• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers & technical experts to facilitate the procurement, installation & commissioning of solar energy infrastructure.
• Oversee the implementation of solar power systems in humanitarian hubs by the solar equipment provider, ensuring adherence to project objectives, agreed standards, budget & timelines
• Execute & further develop the established project plans, managing project timelines, milestones & resource allocation, in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Manage the implementation of the project according to prepared project design.

Technical expertise:

• That energy use information is properly reported & assessed from a cost perspective.
• Ensures energy sourced from solar, battery, utility & generators is utilized efficiently.
• With the team, design & put in place an energy management & monitoring system that:
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations & best practices in solar power system design & installation.
• Manage local Technicians who provide support & maintenance services for the energy equipment.
• Manage the procurement plans, installation & maintenance of energy efficient appliances (air conditioners, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, etc.) & solar water heaters as per the project plan.
• Provide technical expertise in solar energy systems, particularly hybrid systems combining solar power with backup generators.

Monitoring & evaluation:

• Develop monitoring & evaluation frameworks to track project progress, performance indicators & outcomes.
• Conduct regular site visits & inspections to assess the functionality, performance & maintenance needs of solar power systems.
• Prepare reports & documentation on project activities, achievements & challenges for internal & external stakeholders
• Capacity building & training:
• Facilitate knowledge sharing & lessons learned sessions to promote sustainability & replication of successful solar energy initiatives.
• Provide technical training & capacity building support to project staff, Technicians, local partners & community members on solar power system operation, maintenance & troubleshooting.

Project reporting:

• This role will work under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator.