The following position is available for immediate appointments in the National Biogas Support Unit (NBSU) to be hosted under the Renewable Energy Sector of SNV Zambia
Regional Biogas Technicians (2) based in Lusaka and Southern Province
Purpose
To work as the focal person in Regional Biogas Support Unit (RBSU) under the supervision of Chief Biogas Engineer (CBO) in ensuring technical aspects of coaching the emerging BCEs and promoting the use of biogas to farmers and users in their areas, monitoring and reporting on uptake and sales, and gathering local data that will help inform policy development at central level.
This position assists the Chief Biogas Engineer as well as Promotion and M&E Officer to (i) promote and market biodigester technology in the province (ii) implement Quality Control and Enforcement (QCE) procedures, (iii) provide feedback on QCE and Customer Service Centre’s work to BCEs and other relevant stakeholders (iv) supervise/facilitate technical training and capacity building initiatives for BCEs and other stakeholders; and (v) carrying out research and development initiatives.
Qualification, Work Experience and Professional Skills
- Should have university degree on Civil/Environmental/Agricultural/Electrical Engineering or Environmental/Natural Resources Management or Renewable Energy Technologies.
- At least three years experiences in promotion and extension of new technology in general and Renewable Energy Technology in particular.
Working environment:
Positions 1-3: All Lusaka-based with 60% of office time and 40% field time.
Positions 4: 1 Lusaka based and 1 Southern Province based with 40% of office time and 60% field time.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit an application letter addressed to the Country Operations Manager with full updated CV, pay rate history for the last three years, three professional references including their email addresses and day contact phone numbers.
Applications indicating the position applied for should be submitted to zambia@snvworld.org not later than Monday 31st August, 2015.
Please do not attach any academic and professional certificates.
