We are seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Knowledge Systems Expert, Energy Analytics with strong project expertise to grow with REEEP.
About REEEP
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) invests in clean energy markets in low- and middle-income countries, to generate energy access, improve lives and economic opportunities, build sustainable markets, and combat climate change. REEEP is a Quasi-International Organisation under Austrian law and is rapidly expanding in influence and impact. Core values for REEEP, both for the way programmes are set up and the way the team operates, include innovation, cooperation and commitment to impact. REEEP has a young and results-oriented team at its International Secretariat in Vienna, Austria and closely cooperates with international partner organisations.
About BGFA
The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) is a Swedish government-funded multi-annual market-based energy access programme covering Zambia, Burkina Faso, Liberia and Mozambique. The program is based on the successful implementation of this approach in Zambia (https://www.bgfz.org/) which has shown that innovative results-based financing can be a powerful instrument in incentivising private sector early movers to scale business ventures in frontier off-grid energy markets.
BGFA is managed by the Nordic Environment Finance Company (NEFCO), based in Helsinki, Finland, and implemented by REEEP.
REEEP’s work culture is shaped by its focus on start-ups and other dynamic market players. The REEEP team is lean and team-oriented, open and sharing, emphasizing learning and development. Working collaboratively with the team in a highly dynamic environment is one of the main requirements of this position.
About the role
Embedded in the BGFA Programme and reporting to the Head, Energy Analytics, the Senior Knowledge Systems Expert will focus on software development, data processing and visualisation. S/he shall support the overall design, testing and implementation of systems to collect, process, analyse and contextualise data from multiple sources, thus generating actionable intelligence to inform and influence decision making within and beyond the Programme. S/he will contribute to an accurate, comprehensive and sound
- strategic development and design of approaches, processes and systems to collect energy related data from multiple sources
- ongoing development of REEEP’s next generation software system EDISON (Energy Data and Intelligence System for Off-Grid Networks), utilised by internal and external clients for data collection, storage and related processes and related documentation. Account management of external service providers where required. Independent and proactive collaboration with other REEEP Programme and Operations departments, particularly Information Systems and Digital Innovation, to ensure compliance with financial, legal and technical requirements
- energy data management, processing and storage compliant with legal, notably GDPR and regulatory provisions
- gap analyses and scenario development for systems and approaches to continuously improve and optimise REEEP’s existing data collections and energy analysis efforts
- liaising, outreach and support to internal and external partners and stakeholders with focus on intelligence-gathering, need and gap analyses, capacity building and technical assistance on energy data projects, including field visits to BGFA programme areas (notably to sub-Saharan Africa)
In addition to the above data analytics responsibilities and in close cooperation with the Head, Energy Analytics and the entire REEEP team, s/he will contribute to a high-quality programme implementation within time and budget by
- reviewing, assessing and refining above deliverables in order to identify best practices and lessons learned and regularly share them with all relevant stakeholders to stimulate continuous improvement at all levels
- budget monitoring for above activities and pro-active contribution to project progress reporting and documentation in line with donor requirements, as well as organizational reporting (notably Governing Board, Annual Report etc.)
- coordinating and monitoring of external experts, consultants and contractors to ensure top service delivery, avoiding underperformance, and budget overspending
- identifying of new funding opportunities and contribution to the development of related projects and proposal writing
Who we are looking for
The Senior Knowledge Systems Expert’s set of qualifications and experience shall include
- At least a first-level degree related to the area of work, i.e. Computer Science, Information Technology or similar; Advanced degree an advantage. Coursework or other exposure to machine learning/AI is considered an advantage
- At least two to three years of directly relevant professional experience, ideally as a “full stack” software engineer – i.e. having experience in the complete development stack (server/network, data and logic models, API and user interfaces)
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing and executing for-purpose software systems to collect, cleanse and process larger and varied data quantities for the purpose of near-time analysis and visualisation
- Demonstrated experience with front-end languages (Java, html) as well as server languages (Python, SQL, PHP, Ruby), expertise in MySQL required, expertise in Angular an advantage
- Expertise in working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and in developing (REST) APIs and web service tools, as well as working with various types of data and visualisation tools
- Sound expertise in plotly.js, PrimeNG or Tableau are considered a distinct advantage
- Understanding of software development for the off-grid energy sectors (e.g. mini grid metering, Pay-As-You-Go platforms, mobile money, etc is a distinct advantage
- Demonstrated track-record in customizing and operating ERP and CRM Exposure to project cycle management as well as to procurement in an international context
- Experience working on projects with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage
- Experience in setting priorities, in designing, coordinating and implementing complex activities in a pro-active, responsible, self-organized manner
- Strong ability to work under time and budget pressure, managing competing deadlines
- Stakeholder relationship management experience involving a high degree of intercultural sensitivity
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Solid command of MS office
- Excellent written and spoken English (REEEP’s working language), other languages would be an asset
What we offer
For this 40h/week full time position, REEEP offers a minimum monthly salary of EUR 3.500,- (gross, paid 14 times per year, subject to Austrian social security deduction, currently free of income tax due to REEEP’s status as “Quasi-International Organisation”). It further includes five weeks paid leave (pro-rated to part-time) as well as an average of 14 Austrian and UN holidays per annum. The envisaged starting date is as soon as possible, ideally in the third calendar quarter 2019.
The work location is the Vienna International Centre (‘UNO City’) in Vienna, Austria. REEEP is not in the position to cover relocation expenses or any other travel costs incurred, e.g. for job interviews.
Due to REEEP’s special legal status, applicants must have a valid residency permit for Austria/EU, but do not require a valid work permit.
REEEP is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard for age, gender, race, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.
About the application
Applicants are kindly requested to address their CV, motivation letter and any supporting documents to jobs@reeep.org. Please note that only complete and timely submitted applications will be considered and that only short-listed candidates will receive individual communication. The selection procedure may include a written test. Please be informed that the project funding for this position is limited to one year, extension subject to alternative or additional funding sources.
Application deadline: 20 June 2019 (midnight CET)
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