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| PROJECT MANAGER |
| Standard Microgrid Initiative Limited |
Advert
Posted 2018-06-08 04:22:58
Location:
Lusaka, Zambia
Employment
type: Contract for 6 months with permanent employment thereafter
Position
to be filled by: Q4 2017
Role
As
a Project Manager your primary role is to deliver renewable energy systems and
solutions to our clients. You will be installing, testing and commissioning
those systems in a safe and professional manner. Your value to the company is
directly related to your ability to manage a small project team of construction
managers. You will report directly to the Standard Micro grid Zambia Country
Manager who will communicate with you regularly in order to help you set goals
and provide feedback on your progress towards achieving them.
Responsibilities
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Managing,
planning and executing project plans for a portfolio of power system sites
§
Liaising
with project stakeholders such as funders, government agencies, regulators and
community members
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Managing
construction teams and sub-contractors during installations on site in Zambia
for several weeks at a time.
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Critically
analyzing the system installation process and communicating improvements to our
power system provider
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Taking
overall responsibility for project progress and site safety
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Travel
throughout Zambia and Southern Africa for site work and training.
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Liaising
with Country Management to ensure the correct materials are procured and
installations for which you are responsible are completed successfully.
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Completing
all installation documentation including wiring diagrams, testing and
commissioning sheets, installation reports, trip budgets, and expense reports.
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Properly
utilizing internal systems (email, CRM, calendar, project planning tools) to
maintain operational organization.
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Completing
quarterly self-review and collaborate with management on training progress and
goals.
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Knowledge
sharing – sharing your experience with and training colleagues.
Requirements
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6+
years’ work experience in management of complex energy projects or relevant
professional qualification (e.g. Engineering)
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A
passion for delivering energy services and desire to learn the various aspects
of the micro grid business
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Prior
experience managing and growing teams.
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Fluent
in English, Bemba and Nyanja both in written and oral communications.
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Intelligent
and eager to learn.
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Zambian
citizen or possessing valid Zambian work permit; experience working in Zambia
is a must.
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Highly
organized and strong attention to detail is essential.
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Resourceful,
hardworking and honest.
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Enthusiasm
towards working in the field of renewable energy.
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Highly
computer literate.
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Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
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Flexible
and eager to lend a hand wherever needed, even if a specific task may fall
outside the core job description.
§
Candidate
should possess a valid Driver’s’ License.
Personal development
opportunities
§
A
fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual
initiative-taking is encouraged.
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Potential
for promotion to Zambia Country Manager.
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Working
both in the office and in the field.
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Contributing
to rural electrification in Africa.
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Building
a clean energy future.
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A
passion for organization, details, and precision in all you do.
Compensation
and benefits
§
Competitive
salary commensurate with experience
§
Vehicle/petrol
allowance
Application requirements
Interested
candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs with cover letter
to info@standardmicrogrid.comstating their current and expected
remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Please state the job title you are applying for in the email subject
line.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
