The Embassy is recruiting a full-time permanent Programme Officer linked to the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) on energy.
The Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme was initiated by Denmark in 2015 and today it is operational in growth countries around the globe with country specific sector focus. Focus areas takes a point of departure in Danish public and private strongholds, highly demanded by recipient countries.
The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi currently has five SSC programmes, namely on Food Safety, Water, Circular Economy, Maritime and Energy. Last year, the SSC programme on Energy was expanded significantly and now covers a five-year period including three long-term advisors to be based in the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MOEP).
The overall objectives for the SSC programmes are:
- To contribute to inclusive, sustainable growth and development
- To strengthen and expand relations between Denmark and Kenya
- To engage Danish and Kenyan private sector in delivering solutions to the SDG and climate challenges
- SSC fosters strong public sector cooperation between Denmark and Kenya and we are directly involved in capacity building of competent authorities and other sector players.
The Programme Officer will assist and support the Danish posted Sector Counsellor in implementation of the SSC programme for energy. Further, the position will support and assist with administrative tasks related to long term Danish advisers, deployed at Kenyan
partners (mainly government partners) not least the three long-term advisors in Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MOEP). Employment is on a local contract and based on the Staff Rules of the mission.
Type of employment: Permanent, full time on a local contract
Location: 13 Runda Drive, Runda
The Programme Officer will report to:
The Sector Counsellor for the Strategic Sector Cooperation programme on energy.
Responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities will include
- Collaboration and interaction with central and regional public authorities governing the area of the energy sector following SSC project work plans
- Analyse market related and political sector issues
- Disseminate and communicate programme results and developments to media and networks
- Compile experience from SSC trainings in Denmark and follow up on action plans
- Arrange meetings, seminars, workshops, delegations and study tours
- General project administration
- Administer long-term advisors’ contracts incl. matters related to housing, schooling, travel etc.
Required qualifications
- A relevant university degree at Master level or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years professional working experience in the field of government regulation and compliance and public-private interaction in Kenya
- Preferably, basic knowledge in the energy sector
- Analytical and practical approach to problem solving, possibly demonstrated through years of work in the consultancy sector
- Solid knowledge of Kenya’s political and administrative processes
- Experience with programme formulation and programme cycles
- Excellent English oral and written skills are a requirement
- Experience with writing analytical briefs and policy notes
- A team player and be able to work independently, often with short deadlines.
Desired qualifications
- Good at managing relationships
- Systematic and efficient approach and willingness to handle administrative tasks and
follow guidelines - Able to restructure at short notice and thrive in an unpredictable environment
- Good strategic intuition and tactical insights
- Ability to ensure smooth handling of practical planning and the implementation of planning from bookings and travel plans to programme follow up and mission briefs.
- Conscious about follow up, tracking progress and a good communicator
We offer and employment conditions
- You will be offered full time permanent employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Kenya
- Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week with a high degree of
flexibility in organizing your own daily work - You will be entitled to 25 days of paid holiday per year
- Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
- As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme
- You and your dependent family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.
Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format or through the Fuzu recruitment platform.
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.
About us
The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi represents Denmark in Kenya, Seychelles, Eritrea, Mauritius and Malawi as well as the United Nations in Nairobi. It manages development and stabilization cooperation linked to Kenya and follows political and economic developments. Climate change, green growth, democracy, human rights, equitable healthcare, women’s rights and empowerments are some of our key areas of focus across the Kenya Strategic Cooperation framework for the period 2021-25, as is the enhancing of trade between Denmark and Kenya and support to regional cooperation in East Africa and consular/visa services.
The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 90 employees, 25 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
