The Program Interns will provide technical and business development support to the selected enterprises within the program that are advancing solar energy for productive use in Kenya.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support in the development of documents for onboarding clients and maintaining a database with adequate client information.
- Support in the provision of technical advisory, business advisory and financial analysis support to solar energy and PUSE enterprises.
- Support development of market feasibility studies, product development, customer acquisition and revenue generation models.
- Support the entrepreneurs to develop PUSE appliance/equipment catalogue, marketing and sales strategies that matches the power supply and clients’ business needs.
- Support entrepreneurs in expanding their adoption and use of digital marketing platforms .
- Support in Identifying business training needs for clients and develop user friendly and practical training modules to close the identified needs.
- Support in research and development to seek new problem-solutions sets faced by solar energy and PUSE enterprises in financing new equipment purchase and business operations.
- Assist in managing client portfolio feedback emails providing prompt feedback to queries regarding call for applications and service offering under the Program.
- Support with the evaluation process for total applications received, sharing a final shortlist of eligible clients for consideration into the program.
- Assist in mapping out due diligence visits for data verification prior to onboarding of the final clients.
- Support in the planning, implementation of due diligence exercises for the various countries.
- Support in planning and organizing of the mentorship bootcamps for the onboarded clients.
- Provide updates as required by the Supervisor and participate in the monthly program debrief.
- Any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in renewable energy, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and an interest in environmental sustainability. Experience in providing technical/business development support to Renewable Energy / Cleantech enterprises.
- Fluent in English and Swahili.
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications.
- Resides within Kenya.
Functional skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Organizational skills
Behavioral skills
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Reliability
- Adaptability
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their up-to-date CV with their contact details, details of current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be the position being applied for. Closing date for applications Friday, 17th March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
