Green Growth & Climate Change Intern at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Job Purpose:

To assist in delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy integration in enterprises and ensure climate change issues receive the requisite attention including assisting enterprises develop comprehensive resource management programmes.

Key Objectives

• Promote quality green growth and climate change services
• Assist in efficient reporting on activities, outcomes and impacts of the Centre

Duties and Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: -

• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Provide support in delivering green growth and climate change services for the benefit of industry and other target sectors.
• Assist with research and documentation on issues related to firm level energy efficiency and other
• resources management including water/wastewater and raw materials utilization.
• Assist the Centre in the promotion of green and circular economy best practices
• Assist in the mobilization of participants to Centre activities
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive from time to time.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science in Environmental or Energy Engineering from a recognized institution
• Energetic, self-motivated professional committed to promoting green growth and climate change initiatives
• Knowledge on broad aspects of Green Growth, Climate Change and Environmental issues
• Good background in project development - areas of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy.

Personal attributes:

• Ability to understand electric utility rates and determine best practices for renewable energy installations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills, team player and attentive to detail.
• Effective organizational skills, team player, keen attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on your initiative.