atmosfair
runs a CDM Gold Standard Programme of Activities in Nigeria under which
improved firewood cook stoves are sold at reduced prices to end users
throughout Nigeria who previously cooked on inefficient traditional
fireplaces.
To
ensure further expansion of the programme and the timely issuance of
carbon credits, atmosfair is looking for a carbon programme manager
based in Nigeria with the following tasks:
Tasks
· Cook stove Distribution
o Oversee and steer distribution partners and their sales strategies
o Recruit new distribution partners
o Accurate reporting of sales activities and numbers of stoves in Nigeria
o Optimise
supply chains/ distribution channels with the aim to minimize operating
costs and to maximize direct contact and follow up with end users
o Train new distribution partners on sales and monitoring requirements
o Arrange for transport and stocking of cook stoves
o Customs Clearance of cook stove containers in Lagos Harbour and handling of all customs issues
· Monitoring
o Ensure tracking of stoves from landing in Nigeria to sales to the end user
o Ensure collection of end user receipts by distributors
o Ensure transfer of end user details into local and centralized computer based sales database
o Annual stove user survey campaigns (one month) covering about 200 users across Nigeria
o Prepare, organize and be responsible for annual UN auditor on site verification of monitoring
· Government and Administration
o Solicit support and approval from federal and local government authorities
· Public relation
o Promoting the atmosfair brand
o Acquisition of funds and support programmes (MFIs, international donor programs, grants etc.)
· Any other task as decided from time to time to move the programme forward
Required Skills
· Results based working attitude and strong commercial awareness
· Excellent communication & organizational skills
· Well-developed quantitative and analytical abilities
· Computer (Word, Excel, Access) and internet affinity
· Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
· Ability to streamline conflicting interests of programme stakeholders
· Excellent English language skills, Hausa or other local language skills are an asset
· Integrity and commitment to high ethical standards
· Mobility
Education & Work experience
· Bachelor’s degree or higher
· 3-5 years working experience in end user technologies and/ or supply chain management with proven success
· Experience with CDM or other carbon standards
Location
· Office in Nigeria, preferably in the centre, good internet connection essential
· Frequent travel within Nigeria required, also to remote areas
Salary
· Fixed monthly salary, depending on qualification of the applicant
· 1 year full time (40 hrs week) contract with possibility of extension
Other benefits
· Up to two months training in Berlin office, Germany
Application
Download application form and project brief at:
Please
send your CV, completed application form, your references and a cover
letter with indication of your salary expectation until 06.09.2013 to
bewerbungen@atmosfair.de. Shortlisted candidates will first be
interviewed on phone. Final candidates will be invited for an interview
in Berlin, Germany or in Nigeria.
Only complete applications will be considered.
