Senior Project Assistant

• 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.

• 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.

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.