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  • Posted: Mar 2, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    GivePower's mission is to electrify the world with clean energy and provide greater health, economic and educational opportunities. We are a social enterprise that serves low income communities with critical services at an affordable price.
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    Deployment Manager

    YOUR ROLE

    This is your opportunity to join an innovative organization on the ground level and become an integral part of our mission to save lives through clean energy. We are looking for a passionate, energetic self-starter who will work closely with the GivePower leadership team to help organize, manage and execute on key projects. As the Deployment Manager, you will be instrumental in helping GivePower accomplish ambitious goals by leading efforts in GivePower’s project development and execution, EPC contractor and construction management, and required administrative support.

    Working closely with the Sr. Deployment Manager & VP of Deployment, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects focused in Kenya – primarily GivePower’s unique solar powered desalination systems and/or mini-grids to improve communities’ quality of life. A key emphasis will be providing leadership for all assigned projects regarding scope, schedule, and budget – you will be contributing greatly to the level of Givepower’s impact firsthand and be an instrumental team member creating sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

    If you thrive in a start-up culture, you will get to use your passion and creativity to help build an organization that is aiming to change people’s lives around the world.

    Responsibilities

    • Assess key aspects of project feasibility studies and align them with internal processes
    • Assist in local RFP bid processes, bid analysis, and recommendations of contractor selection
    • Oversee project mechanics and documentation (invoices, contracts, change orders)
    • Manage contractor relations and performance
    • Manage project: Scope, Schedule, and Budget
    • Ensure contractor deliverables including: reporting duties, quality standards, and payment milestones
    • Work closely with various in-country staff and the Sr. Deployment Manager to ensure all components of the bid package are complete and accurate, including: geotechnical studies, environmental impact studies, hydrogeological reports, and structural engineering designs
    • Coordinate with engineering or volunteer resources to finalize and optimize project designs; including structural engineers, drafters, surveyors, and any other experts that may be required
    • Support with equipment procurement needs for each project
    • Provide technical and administrative support, and advise on maintenance schedules for GivePower’s existing installed network of solar and water projects, as needed.

    Logistics

    • Support with equipment procurement needs for each project
    • Coordinate with logistic vendors to ensure project needs are met and timelines are controlled to best of abilities

    Desired Attributes

    • 2+ years in the renewable energy industry
    • 5+ years’ experience of project/ construction management
    • Aptitude in network architecture and configuration
    • Understanding of water treatment systems, maintenance, and design
    • Strong focus on providing timely solutions and deliverables
    • Innovative, creative, “outside-the-box” thinking
    • Thrives in dynamic environment, natural problem solver
    • Maintains a positive can-do attitude, with growth mindset
    • Strong project management, and second-to-none organization skills
    • Experience working with multiple teams, preferably with remote teams
    • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
    • Willing and able to travel nationally and internationally, as needed

    Method of Application

    GivePower is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply.

    Interested and qualified? Go to GivePower on www.linkedin.com to apply

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