Title: Energy Officer
Reports to: Area Manager
Location: Dolo Ado
Start of Contract & Duration: One year
Posting date: February 21, 2017
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia and Djibouti. DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides assistance in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella, Tigray and Somali regions of the country as well as in Djibouti. In 2017. DRC in partnership with the EU Trust Fund for Africa and humanitarian partners will begin the implementation of activities under the Regional Development and Protection Program (RDPP) in Somali region.
As part of this program, DRC will extend into the provision of sustainable energy in the refugee camps and host communities in Somali region. These activities include the provision of sustainable energy based on renewable energy sources, with particular attention to women's needs; the production & provision of energy-efficient cooking stoves; installation of solar energy lighting, solar kiosks and solar business stations; strengthening the linkages of local government with energy provision organizations, and building the capacity of local community structures and authorities in providing sustainable resource management and environmentally friendly energy.
POSITION’S OVERALL OBJECTIVES
The Energy Officer will oversee the planning and implementation of high quality and timely delivery of energy provision activities, under the line management of the Area Manager-Dolo Ado. He will receive technical support from DRC’s Livelihoods Advisor and work in close collaboration with DRC’s livelihoods, protection and migration staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical responsibilities
Program management responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibility
Representation and coordination
Posting details:
Based in Dollo Ado with regular travel to refugee camps. This position will be expected to provide technical/advisory support to DRC’s energy activities in Jijiga.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Essential: