Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.
Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.
We are rcruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Project Assistant
Job ID: VAC-11896
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duration: 3 months
Start Date: 01-Jun-2024
Role Objectives
Administrative support:
- Assist in the preparation & maintenance of project documentation, including contracts, reports & correspondence with stakeholders.
- Organize meetings, workshops & training sessions related to the solar power project, including scheduling, logistics & documentation.
Logistics coordination:
- Coordinate the procurement & delivery of materials, equipment & supplies required for solar power system installation and operation.
- Liaise with vendors, suppliers & service providers to ensure timely delivery & quality control of project inputs.
Data management:
- Support the collection, organization & analysis of data related to solar energy system installations, performance & impact assessment.
- Maintain project databases, files & records, ensuring accuracy, completeness & confidentiality of information.
Field support:
- Assist in conducting site assessments, surveys & inspections to identify suitable locations & requirements for solar power installations.
- Provide on site support during the installation, testing & commissioning of solar energy infrastructure in humanitarian hubs.
Capacity building:
- Participate in training sessions & capacity building workshops to enhance knowledge & skills in solar power system operation, maintenance & troubleshooting.
- Provide technical assistance & support to project staff, partners & beneficiaries as needed.
Project reporting
- This role will work under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator & the National Project Officer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related field with four years of relevant professional experience or high school diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.
- At least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in project management support, with a focus on solar energy projects or renewable energy initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience working with energy management support, energy monitoring devices & energy efficient appliances.
- Experience working with private sector solar companies & equipment suppliers in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated expertise in the installation & operation of solar power systems, particularly hybrid systems.
- Strong knowledge of energy policies, regulations & market trends in Nigeria, particularly in the humanitarian sector.
- Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record in providing support in the management of complex projects, including budget management, procurement & contractor oversight.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles, sustainable development & promoting access to clean energy solutions in crisis affected communities.
- For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of local languages is desirable.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Shows compassion for others & makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
Application Closing Date
7th May, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
