Projects Officer

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Reporting to: Delivery Manager Location: Based in Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin. Compensation: Competitive, according to experience. This position is funded under a strategic partnership between RELPand the West African Power Pool (WAPP)aimed at strengthening the institutional capacities of the WAPP General Secretariat. Join us in driving transformative energy solutions across the region! We are seeking a Projects Officerto support the collaboration agreement with RELP and WAPP and join our dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organization. RELP is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organisation that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. We aspire to increase reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, thereby mitigating climate change. Our MISSION is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at low prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people. We are very proud of our prominent Board of Advisors, which includes well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. They are: Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón, Charles Bai, and Felix Zhang as part of our team and board. Visit ourwebsitefor more information. We are funded by philanthropic organisations, including the Rockefeller Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Ballmer Group, European Climate Foundation, Packard Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Oak Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Good Energies Foundation through Climate Breakthrough. The candidate’s main focus will be to contribute to the management of WAPP’s project and programme portfolio by providing technical, administrative and operational support for planning, implementation monitoring, financing administration, activity coordination, and the preparation of reports, analyses and other management documents required for decision-making, thereby contributing to the efficient execution of projects in line with WAPP’s strategic priorities and the requirements of technical and financial partners. You will succeed in this role if you are an organized, detail-oriented, and bilingual (English and French) project professional with 5+ years of experience in operational coordination, portfolio monitoring, and donor compliance, equipped to keep RELP and WAPP’s joint energy initiatives running smoothly, transparently, and on schedule. If you enjoy challenges, are passionate about renewable energy, and seek a job with a meaningful impact in scaling up clean energy systems globally while contributing significantly to climate change mitigation, RELP will be a great fit for you. How you will contribute: Contribute to the administrative and operational management of WAPP’s project and programme portfolio, including by supporting planning, implementation monitoring, financing administration and the coordination of related activities; Contribute to the preparation of annual work programmes and budgets (AWPBs), and to monitoring their implementation; Support the monitoring of project activities, deliverables, implementation schedules, action plans and deadlines, and report any delays, difficulties or risks likely to affect their implementation; Collect, consolidate and analyze data relating to project progress in order to contribute to performance monitoring and the preparation of dashboards; Contribute to the preparation of periodic reports, technical notes, analyses, presentations and other project management documents; Support the preparation of no-objection requests, terms of reference, tender documents and other technical and administrative documents, in collaboration with the relevant teams; Ensure administrative follow-up of project documentation, including reports, minutes, correspondence, contracts, decisions and other reference documents, to guarantee their availability and traceability; Contribute to the administrative monitoring of consultants’, suppliers’ and service providers’ contracts, as well as monitoring of key contractual deadlines; Contribute to organizing meetings, workshops, supervision missions, donor missions and other project-related activities, including preparing minutes and monitoring the implementation of recommendations; Contribute to coordinating project schedules and to managing and circulating the information and resources needed to implement activities; Contribute to quality control of project activities, deliverables and documentation, to promote compliance with applicable standards, procedures and the requirements of technical and financial partners; Contribute to monitoring the compliance of project activities with financing agreements, internal procedures, the requirements of technical and financial partners, and the recommendations of supervision missions and audits; Perform any other relevant task assigned by the WAPP Secretary General or the Projects Administrator in connection with the duties of the position. What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in project management, business administration, management, economics or any other relevant field from a recognized university. Have at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the administration, management or operational coordination of projects or programmes; Experience supporting the implementation of development projects or programmes financed by technical and financial partners would be an asset; Experience gained within a regional or international organization would also be an asset. Good knowledge of project management and administration principles, methods and tools; Strong organizational, planning and operational coordination skills for project activities; Ability to prepare reports, summary notes and other project management documents; Strong ability to manage project documentation and maintain complete, organized and easily accessible records; Ability to collect, consolidate and analyze project-related data to support implementation monitoring; Excellent organizational skills, rigor and ability to manage priorities; Good oral and written communication skills as well as teamwork skills; Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment; Initiative, analytical mindset and ability to proactively resolve problems; Sense of responsibility, discretion and ability to handle confidential information; Good command of office and collaborative tools (Microsoft Office 365) as well as project management tools; knowledge of MS Project or an equivalent software would be an asset. Excellent oral and written command of French and English, as well as a good working knowledge of the other language. Work schedule: This is a full-time and exclusive position. 30-month duration. Flexibility to travel frequently (mainly within the region)Our value proposition: Competitive fee. International work environment. Flexibility and work-life balance. PTOLearning Programme Be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet. Develop your knowledge and experience in an excellent work environment and challenging projects. Work and learn from a professional and expert team renowned in the renewable energy field. Anti-discrimination statement: RELP is an equal opportunity talent acquisition player. You are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, or what you look like. All applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We are interested in seeing what you can bring to the organisation. We are convinced that our diverse views, talents, and personalities enable us to better understand ourselves and our partners, and inspire us to think differently. How to apply: Send us your resume and a cover letter to bothjobs@relp. ngoandprocurement@ecowapp. org, indicating the job code (Projects Officer BEN 01). Please send the CV in English. Secteur : Other