Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About GivePower
GivePower's mission is to electrify the world with clean energy and provide greater health, economic and educational opportunities. We are a social enterprise that serves low income communities with critical services at an affordable price. We build and operate innovative solar-powered technology that improves water access, food production, education, and conservation. Our growing team is made up of passionate, creative problem-solvers who value community, vision, and impact. If you crave an opportunity to meaningfully improve the lives of those in need, come join the charge! In June 2020, GivePower’s Solar Water Farm Max went live in Likoni, Kenya. For the first time, this community has access to clean, healthy water for their families. The Max system can provide access to clean drinking water for up to 35,000 people every single day.
YOUR ROLE
This is your opportunity to join an innovative organization on the ground level and become an integral part of our mission to save lives through clean energy. We are looking for a passionate, energetic self-starter who will work closely with the GivePower leadership team to help organize, manage and execute on key projects. As the Deployment Manager, you will be instrumental in helping GivePower accomplish ambitious goals by leading efforts in GivePower’s project development and execution, EPC contractor and construction management, and required administrative support.
Working closely with the Sr. Deployment Manager & VP of Deployment, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects focused in Kenya – primarily GivePower’s unique solar powered desalination systems and/or mini-grids to improve communities’ quality of life. A key emphasis will be providing leadership for all assigned projects regarding scope, schedule, and budget – you will be contributing greatly to the level of Givepower’s impact firsthand and be an instrumental team member creating sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
If you thrive in a start-up culture, you will get to use your passion and creativity to help build an organization that is aiming to change people’s lives around the world.

Responsibilities
• Assess key aspects of project feasibility studies and align them with internal processes
• Assist in local RFP bid processes, bid analysis, and recommendations of contractor selection
• Oversee project mechanics and documentation (invoices, contracts, change orders)
• Manage contractor relations and performance
• Manage project: Scope, Schedule, and Budget
• Ensure contractor deliverables including: reporting duties, quality standards, and payment milestones
• Work closely with various in-country staff and the Sr. Deployment Manager to ensure all components of the bid package are complete and accurate, including: geotechnical studies, environmental impact studies, hydrogeological reports, and structural engineering designs
• Coordinate with engineering or volunteer resources to finalize and optimize project designs; including structural engineers, drafters, surveyors, and any other experts that may be required
• Support with equipment procurement needs for each project
• Provide technical and administrative support, and advise on maintenance schedules for GivePower’s existing installed network of solar and water projects, as needed.

Logistics
Support with equipment procurement needs for each project
Coordinate with logistic vendors to ensure project needs are met and timelines are controlled to best of abilities

Desired Attributes
• 2+ years in the renewable energy industry
• 5+ years’ experience of project/ construction management
• Aptitude in network architecture and configuration
• Understanding of water treatment systems, maintenance, and design
• Strong focus on providing timely solutions and deliverables
• Innovative, creative, “outside-the-box” thinking
• Thrives in dynamic environment, natural problem solver
• Maintains a positive can-do attitude, with growth mindset
• Strong project management, and second-to-none organization skills
• Experience working with multiple teams, preferably with remote teams
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willing and able to travel nationally and internationally, as needed

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Job application procedure
Apply at: https://jobs.jobvite.com/givepower 

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