Sed Manager

**Job Purpose**:
To analyse, research and provide strategic advice and input into the developmental aspects of the IPPP Programme and all work carried out by the IPP Office, with a view to optimise the developmental potential and beneficiation of the IPPP Programme, whilst ensuring its contribution to economic transformation and socio-economic development in South Africa.

**Key Dials**
1.Provide strategic conceptualisation and advisory to the Economic Development (ED), and in particular, the Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (EnD) aspects of the IPPP Programme.
2.Facilitate and provide oversight on the developmental impact of the IPPP Programme and provide advice on its long-term strategic direction.
3.Prepare briefing, concept and advisory notes on the developmental aspects of the IPPP Programme for IPP Office Senior Management and Ministry Officials to facilitate their stakeholder engagement in the broad sphere of energy and development.
4.Undertake stakeholder engagement with critical role players in the energy supply value chain on the developmental aspects of the IPPP Programme and overall work of the IPP Office, including showcasing achievements, lessons learnt and learning from others’ experiences and knowledge.
5.Partner with research, policy and International Development Cooperating Partners, as well as other sector representatives, Government Departments, organs of state, NGOs, corporations and other developmental institutions to facilitate research, collaboration, identification of best practice and replication of the developmental aspects of the IPPP Programme, with a view to combat poverty and promote inclusive growth in the country.
6.Develop and manage knowledge around Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and the gender dimensions of the IPPP Programme.
7.Make contributions to the design, monitoring and improvement of the B-BBEE Score Card of the IPPP Programme in each bid iteration or Bid Window, while incorporating feedback from key stakeholders on experiences in previous rounds.
8.Oversee transaction advisors who undertake bid evaluations specifically on Economic Development.
9.Represent the IPP Office at domestic and international meetings and conferences and make presentations, as required, to highlight, share best practice and learn lessons on how to improve the developmental impact and aspects of the IPPP Programme.
10.Engage with IPPs, community representatives, beneficiaries, structures and other key stakeholders, etc. to facilitate the removal of bottlenecks in the implementation of the developmental imperatives of the IPPP Programme and to improve overall developmental impact.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Minimum qualification**
Post-graduate degree in energy and development, sustainable development, development economics or related field.
At least 8 years of experience in at least one social and human development sector (e.g. education, social protection/poverty alleviation, health, etc.) with an emphasis on experience in development work at the national public, NGO sector or regional/international level.

**Skills**

Creative.
Ability to form partnerships with external development institutions.
Ability to engage, form and manage relationships at all levels: from the community all the way up to the most senior, strategic level.
Ability to communicate effectively: writing, verbal, presentation.
Analytical skills.
Strategic thinking and understanding.
Teamwork.
People management.
Service culture.
Manage several tasks simultaneously.
Problem solving.
Critical thinking.
Planning.
Organising.
Presentation.

**Behaviours**

People-centric.
Empathy.
Willing to assist.
Compassionate.
Competent.
Flexible.
Curious.
Knowledgeable.
Analytical.
Strategic.
Professionalism.
Integrity.
High performer.
Attention to detail.
Goal-oriented.
Committed.
Perseverance.
Confidence.
Approachable.
Ability to work under pressure.

**General**

Effective communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, etc.
Development practice, including sustainable development.
Development and poverty alleviation strategy formulation.
Public relations.
International relations.
Research.
Analytical thinking and ability to analyse documents.
Strategic thinking and ability to formulate strategies.
Project design, implementation, oversight and impact assessment.