Position Title: Team Lead (mic Project Manager)
Employer: ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 4 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Summary
The MIC Project Manager: Team lead I will lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of the DREAM project’s mini-grid initiatives in Ethiopia. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, cross-sectoral collaboration experience, and knowledge of energy, water, and agricultural sectors. The Project Manager: Team lead I will work closely with government agencies, development partners, private sector developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and monitoring of mini-grid projects that support agricultural productivity, water supply, and rural development.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management and Monitoring
- Lead the overall planning, execution, and monitoring of the DREAM mini-grid pilot projects.
- Develop detailed work plans, timelines, and budgets; track progress and deliverables.
- Liaise with Consultant, developer and other partners to ensure effective project implementation.
- Ensure compliance with project objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
Establishment of Innovation Lab
- Facilitate the creation and operational setup of the Innovation Lab to support pilot activities, data collection, and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to foster an environment of innovation and continuous learning.
Data Collection and Assessment
- Oversee data collection efforts related to project performance, operational metrics, and sectoral impact.
- Analyse data to inform policy recommendations and project adjustments.
- Prepare regular reports on project status, lessons learned, and recommendations.
Mini-grid Policy and Regulation
- Support the development and refinement of mini-grid policies and regulatory frameworks in collaboration with relevant government bodies.
- Facilitate dialogue between government, private sector, and development partners to address regulatory bottlenecks.
- Provide expert insights to inform policy reforms based on pilot learnings.
Capacity Building
- Organize training sessions and capacity-building workshops for government officials, private sector partners, and local communities.
- Strengthen institutional capacities for project sustainability and replication.
Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
- Maintain active collaboration with multiple ministries (Water and Energy, Agriculture, Ministry of Irrigation, Ministry of Finance, etc), development partners, and other stakeholders.
- Promote integrated approaches to energy, water, and agriculture development within the project scope.
- Represent MIC at meetings, workshops, and conferences related to the project.
Required Qualification, Competencies and Experience:
- At least Master’s degree in Electrical/Electrical Power/Energy/Irrigation Engineering,
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in energy, Irrigation/water, or agricultural sectors.
- Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, particularly in the context of rural development and renewable energy.
- Strong understanding of mini-grid technologies, policy, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience working with government agencies, development partners, and private sector entities.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing project needs.
Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
- Cross-Sectoral Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of Ethiopian energy, water, and agricultural policy landscape
- Fluency in English; working knowledge of Amharic is an advantage
- Women are highly encouraged to apply
