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• Identify all renewable energy resources in
  the country and maintain an updated GIS based inventory of their location,
  exploitable potential and existing infrastructure facilities.
• Prioritize suitable renewable energy based
  off-grid projects for implementation, prepare terms of reference (TORs),
  coordinate and supervise preparation of their feasibility studies and
  package them for investment by the PPPs.
• Continuously update an inventory of renewable
  energy technologies that are appropriate for application in the rural
  areas, with particular reference to the identified resources, their
  locations and the communities to be served.
• Prepare and propose guidelines on investing
  in off-grid renewable energy projects by the public or the private sector
  (including communities) or public- private partnerships.
• Participate in the preparation of development
  plans for implementation of the off-grid programme.
• Research on and propose incentive mechanisms
  for facilitating the dissemination of appropriate technologies and their
  uptake.
• Actively participate in the preparation of
  guidelines, on evaluation and approval of off-grid renewable energy
  projects.
• Sensitize the rural communities and local
  entrepreneurs, develop their capacity to participate in rural energy electrification
  investments and service
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the
  Head of Department.

• The applicant for the Senior Renewable Energy
  Development Officer job opportunity should a Bachelor’s degree (honours)
  in engineering or physics from a recognised university
• Possession of a post graduate qualification
  in renewable energy will be an added advantage
• A minimum of five years working experience in
  busy public or private institution, three years of should be in the field
  of renewable energy
• Previous exposure and experience in project
  formulation and management is highly desired
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills

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