Deadline for Applications
July 1, 2026
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
E (most hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Non Family with Residential Location
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA7
Target Start Date
2026-07-01
Terms of Reference
Demonstrated experience in energy planning and development, particularly within humanitarian and protracted contexts, supporting sustainable and resilient energy solutions for human settlements. Proven ability to contribute to energy access initiatives that enhance livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and service delivery in complex operational environments such as Dadaab.
Proven managerial and technical capacity to lead and support teams in contexts similar to Dadaab, with experience in energy infrastructure development, including renewable energy systems, mini-grids, and institutional energy services. Strong expertise in technical assessments, energy needs analysis, system design, and capacity-building initiatives for local stakeholders and partners.
Demonstrated experience in leading and/or supporting the design and implementation of energy projects within humanitarian, early recovery, and protracted settings. This includes planning, installation, and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions, as well as integrating energy considerations into broader infrastructure and service delivery frameworks.
Proven track record in building partnerships and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including government entities, humanitarian agencies, donors, and the private sector, to advance energy access and sustainability goals. Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder platforms and contributing to integrated settlement or camp planning processes in contexts similar to Dadaab is highly desirable.
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The testing of shortlisted candidates is optional.This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Remote
No
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We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality.
We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.
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