Senior Project Assistant
Role objectives
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.
Key competencies
- 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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Committed To Good (CTG) on app.tayohr.io to apply