Senior Energy Associate

Deadline for ApplicationsSeptember 2, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)E (most hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate TypeCONS LocalTarget Start Date2026-10-01Terms of ReferenceOperational Context - Kakuma and Kalobeyei The Kakuma-Kalobeyei operational area, situated in Turkana County in north-western Kenya, encompasses Kakuma Refugee hosting areas (comprising Kakuma 1, 2, 3, and 4) and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. Currently it hosts around 318,000 refugees and asylum seekers originating from multiple countries, including South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Burundi, among others. Turkana County is among the most arid and economically constrained counties in Kenya. The region faces severe pressure on natural resources, a high incidence of poverty, and acute vulnerability to climate variability. Kakuma Municipality presents a unique opportunity to pilot and scale innovative, market­ based energy solutions that serve both refugees and host community members within an integrated development framework, aligned with the Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (KISEDP) and Shirika Plan. The incumbent will provide technical expertise in the assessment, design, and implementation of energy projects, with a particular focus on long-term sustainability, market-based approaches, and the integration of energy solutions with livelihood, health, WASH, and education programming and support other environment related activities. Purpose and Scope of AssignmentThe purpose of this position is to provide dedicated, field-based operational and technical support to UN HCR energy programme across the Kaku ma and Kalobeyei operational area, with a strong emphasis on activity monitoring, ground-level coordination, and follow-up implementation. The...