Economic Development Manager - Renewable Energy, Cape Town

Our Client

Our client is a global (EPC) company specializing in hydropower and renewable energy ventures worldwide. They boast a portfolio of over 3GW in installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity. Their current undertaking is a 240MW solar PV project scheduled to commence in May, situated in the Free State region. This is a two-year fixed-term contract.Job Overview

Identify and design community projects that make a real impact. Monitor and evaluate renewable energy power plants’ ED and SED projects in line with the plant strategic objectives. You will oversee project implementation and participate in Community Trust Boards. Together with the ED team, you are responsible for stakeholder management and reporting.The ED Manager will supervise a Community Liaison Officer (CLO). Based in Cape Town, with travel to site as and when required OR based on site full time. Duties&Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: Identify and design Socio-Economic and Enterprise Development projects Identify project opportunities through consultation with relevant stakeholders Design and document proposed projects including budget estimations Present projects for approval by appropriate internal committeeMonitor and Evaluate (M&E) SED and ED projects Ensure that each project is captured on the M&E tool with appropriate KPIs and monitoring and evaluation schedule Coordinate meetings with all relevant partners to monitor and evaluate project implementation Ensure proper exit and sustainability strategy is developed for each of the projects Review and update stakeholder maps annually Maintain stakeholder relationshipsCommunity Trusts Participate in Community Trust Boards Oversee project implementation Facilitate engagement between Community Trusts and project companies ED Reporting Co-ordinate quarterly reporting to the Department of Energy for all plants Compile monitoring and evaluation reports bi-annuallyCo-ordinate Annexure A compilation and implementation Supervise Community Liaison Officer Structure and implement CLO’s development plan Provide on and off-site support to CLO Manage CLO performance Desired Experience&Qualification

Minimum of a degree in Social Sciences and/or Development studies or equivalent NQF level, with post-graduate studies preferable Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Economic Development related field of which 2 years would ideally be within South African Renewables Industry Ideally, 2 years supervisory or management level experienceDemonstrated knowledge of: o The South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme o Enterprise and Socio-Economic Development best practices o Monitoring and Evaluations systems development o Media and Public Relations in the context of reputation management• Exposure to and knowledge of:o Microsoft Office 365 suite o Enterprise Resource Management systems

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