World Vision Ethiopia began its first intervention in Ethiopia in 1971 with relief and opened the Ethiopia office in 1975. Relief, rehabilitation and small community development projects dominated the decade that followed. During the 1984/85 drought, World Vision Ethiopia participated in a massive relief operation that saved the lives of millions of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, study and design of the CIFF Funded Electrification Project within the designated geographic area of operation in collaboration with partners.
• Design using Engineering Software, and/ or Approve all designs to be efficient ,cost effective, inclusive, innovative and appropriate to the local conditions, prepare standard drawings , manuals
• Ensure the implementation of the Electrification Component of the project is in compliance with donor’s requirements, WV and government policies and global standards.
• Engage in the preparation of the operation plan of the program and ensure timely submission of standardized electrification documents and reports.
• Ensure the program delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
• Engage in and ensure proper liaison and networking with government, NGOs and other partners of the Electrification project.
• Develop and regularly update a detailed project work plan guiding the project implementation
• Plan, facilitate and conduct trainings on WASH related programs to relevant staffs and partners.
• Promote major cross cutting themes including environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and Christian commitment.

Requirements

Education and Qualification

•  8 yrs for M.Sc and 10yrs for B.Sc with minimum of 4 years on relevant project/ program management experience in solar system design, implementation and contract administration both for electrification and water supply.
• M.Sc /B.Sc Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, and other related fields;

Special Criteria

• Other team management exposure and basic computer knowledge (word, Excel, lotus note) and advanced knowledge of current up-to-date design software.
• Experience of solar Energy system design and Implementation