Project Officer - Integrated County Energy Planning (INEP) Project at Practical Action Kenya

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Implementation Support

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities as per work plans and timelines.
• Ensure field activities are implemented in line with project objectives, quality standards, and donor requirements.
• Track activity progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Support coordination with national and county government officials, project partners, and community stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, community engagements, workshops, and learning forums.

Technical Support

• Collaborate with the Technical Advisor and manager to apply energy planning tools and methodologies in the field.
• Support integration of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in all project interventions.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Adhere to organizational policies, safeguarding, and risk mitigation protocols.
• Support the identification and reporting of project risks and implementation of mitigation measures.

Knowledge Management and Communication

• Participate in documenting and sharing project knowledge and insights internally and externally.
• Support content development for communication materials in collaboration with the communications team.

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Assist in managing project logistics including field visits, procurement support, and budget tracking.
• Maintain accurate project records and files.

Sensitivity on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion:

Should have respectful beliefs regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, ethnic background, culture, different ability, nationality, religion, and marital status. Is sensitive and adaptable to gender and social inclusion and adopts inclusive practices. Responds and behaves appropriately in different situations.

Safeguarding

It is all staff's shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work with, including vulnerable adults and children.

Practical Action believes that it is unacceptable for anyone to experience exploitation or abuse in any form, anywhere. All staff members undergo mandatory Safeguarding training and are expected to always commit/adhere to our Safeguarding Policy whilst working for or on behalf of Practical Action.

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies, economics, statistics, social sciences).
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluating programs with an organization with a robust M&E component.