Overview
This role supports the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement for the YEEAP II project, focusing on community outreach, strategic stakeholder management, and knowledge sharing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support community outreach and engagement activities targeting various groups to promote solar energy solutions.
- Maintain regular communication with local community leaders to build trust and ensure project access.
- Establish mechanisms for regular stakeholder consultation and feedback.
- Assist in organizing gender-sensitive meetings and consultations.
- Collect and document community feedback regarding solar equipment performance.
- Support coordination with local authorities, technical institutes, and microfinance institutions.
- Assist in identifying and mapping key stakeholders and designing engagement plans.
- Support the development and implementation of a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
- Assist in preparing programme concept notes and presentation materials.
- Support the design and implementation of campaigns to raise awareness about renewable energy benefits.
- Support the organization of events, webinars, and workshops.
- Facilitate knowledge building by documenting lessons learned and sharing energy-access data.
- Collaborate with communication teams to manage social media and website updates.
- Assist in preparing community-focused stories and content for public communication materials.
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for technical training and community workshops.
- Maintain organized records of stakeholder interactions and attendance lists.
- Support the operational aspects of community activities, including procurement and expenditure tracking.
- Ensure all engagement activities adhere to safety protocols and gender-mainstreaming guidelines.
Required Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of progressive professional experience in community and stakeholder engagement, partnerships development, or related fields. Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required. Strong knowledge of the Yemen context. Desired: Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively and respectfully within multinational, multicultural work environments engaging effectively with colleagues at all levels. Excellent working knowledge on communicating, reaching out and dealing with unique communities. Experience in the organization of webinars, events, workshops, or meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in energy, engineering, law, political sciences, economics, communication, business administration or a related field.
