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GVEP INTERNATIONAL


Purpose

This following are fixed term contracts (with a possibility of extension) in line with GVEP International’s philosophy, donor requirements and stakeholder expectations. The roles will help deliver the CARE[SUP]2[/SUP] project described below in a complex environment. Capital Access for Renewable Energy Enterprises (CARE[SUP]2[/SUP]) project funded by Sida. GVEP International is implementing all aspects of this programme which will support the growth of a sustained market for renewable energy, focusing on “e-MSMEs” (energy-focused micro, small and medium sized enterprises) in East Africa, as a means to drive economic prosperity. The project has three main components, namely a Technical Assistance Facility (TAF), a Loan Guarantee Fund (LGF) and Pipeline Development Projects (PDPs)
REGIONAL BUSINESS MENTORS – 4 POSITIONS
Report to: Business Development Services Coordinator
Based in: Lake Zone, Tanzania
Main responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the mobilisation and recruitment of entrepreneurs into the project
• Mentoring entrepreneurs on a regular basis: identifying needs, supporting business planning and providing practical solutions to arising issues
• Empowering entrepreneurs in order to help them access loans from Financial Institutions and administer them soundly
• Conducting initial due diligence of prospective loan applicants and following up with entrepreneurs who have successfully obtained a loan
• Providing Business Development Support (BDS) Coordinators in market development activities
• Collecting M&E data – using feedback from this data to advise entrepreneurs on further improving their businesses
• Providing weekly reports to the BDS Coordinators

Requirements · Minimum of a diploma in marketing or business development from a recognised institution · Minimum 2 years of experience in product marketing, particularly in rural settings · In depth knowledge on business plan preparation and experience in business lending by a Financial Institutions · Good communication and writing skills · Willingness to provide services in rural settings · Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision

• Willingness and license to use a motorbike to travel extensively within the Lake Zone region

TECHNOLOGY MENTOR, SOLAR PHONE CHARGING – 1 POSITION
Reports to: Business Development Services Coordinator
Based in: Mwanza, Tanzania
Main responsibilities include: · Support recruitment of entrepreneurs through assessing their technology skills · Training entrepreneurs on solar phone charging technology (covering system sizing, quality, installation, operations and maintenance) alongside the business training offered by the Business Development Services team · Mentoring entrepreneurs by identifying their technology needs that will also be useful in business planning and providing practical solutions to any arising technology issues · Assisting in technical due diligence for loan applications · Providing support to BDS coordinators in market development activities · Provide regular reports to the BDS Coordinator as may be required from time to time. Requirements · Minimum of a diploma in renewable energy technologies or electrical engineering with in depth knowledge of solar technology · Minimum of 2 years of experience in related field · Willingness to provide services in rural settings · Record of working with minimal supervision · Good communication and writing skills · Ability to manage and prioritise numerous tasks simultaneously · Willingness and license to use the motorbike to travel extensively within the Lake Zone
For more detailed information about the positions and GVEP’s programmes, please visit www.gvepinternational.org

To apply please send your CV plus a covering letter to recruitment@gvepinternational.org outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the job specifications.

Deadline for applications submission is 31[SUP]st[/SUP] October 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.