Women in African Power
A networking group promoting women leaders and
emerging women leaders in the African energy sector
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Join Power Africa as a Communications Specialist!
The Communications Specialist assists in managing the outreach, public affairs, and internal and external communications strategy for Power Africa. Under the direction of the Senior DOC Advisor, the incumbent is responsible for managing Power Africa’s outreach and communication strategy in Washington D.C. and supporting the overall communications and outreach efforts in sub-Saharan Africa and globally. Apply here.
Energy Access Finance Advisor, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) in Nairobi
AMDA seeks a highly motivated and creative thinker for the role of Energy Access Finance Advisor. The Finance Advisor will work directly with multilateral and bilateral donors, commercial and concessional investors, foundations, minigrid companies and their partners to help design and bring to life the financial tools and approaches needed to provide the mini grid sector with access to appropriate, large scale finance across the continent. To request more information please reach out to: [email protected]
Manager/Director of Finance, Energicity Corp
Energicity Corp, a leader in providing affordable, reliable, sustainable energy to families and communities in Africa, seeks a Manager/Director of Finance. The Manager will lead accounting teams, conduct financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, and oversee accounting functions across operating subsidiaries in multiple countries. To learn more and apply, click here.
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Join the global energy sector in recognizing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign that kicks off November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10th, Human Rights Day. This year’s theme is “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!" See below for a number of GBV and electricity related events and resources.
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Solar Home Systems Power Up the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
An uptick in GBV during Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown underscored the critical importance of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of GBV victims and survivors. More than ever, a reliable source of power was needed to ensure uninterrupted services. To help meet this need, Power Africa, Fenix International, and Greenlight Planet donated 110 solar home system (SHS) units to assure access to services, such as a 24-hour toll-free child helpline, and services to assault survivors remain operational. Read more here.
Webinar: Shining A Light on Gender-based Violence: African Utilities Respond to GBV in the Power Sector: December 2, 2020 08:00 – 09:30 EST
WiAP and USAID's Engendering Utilities program are convening African power utilities to discuss efforts to mitigate and respond to GBV. Register here to learn about the impact of GBV on women and men in the workforce, interventions that work, and the business case for effectively addressing GBV and creating a safe workplace for all employees. Speakers will also share their experiences using tools and methodologies to increase gender equality in the workplace- including Engendering Utilities’ Best Practices Framework. |
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Africa Energy Forum
GBV and Electricity: What’s Light Got to Do With It?”
Power Africa and the IFC co-hosted a panel at AEF’s Digital Energy Festival exploring the relationship between GBV and the energy sector. Panelists included Adaku Ufere, Deputy Chief of Party of Power Africa’s West Africa Energy Program, MK Balaji, Specialist Leader and Offgrid Team Leader for Power Africa in Nigeria, Eva Atieno, Chief HR Officer at KenGen and Marie Anna Benard click here to watch the session, and hear from energy sector stakeholders who are adopting innovative ways to combat GBV. Learn more here. |
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Virtual African Utility Week | POWERGEN Africa
November 24-26, 2020
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa connects power, energy and water industry professionals from over 80 countries, creating a unique meeting place for these sectors in Africa. The event offers the leading platform in Africa to strengthen partnerships, drive development, and network with over 350 solution providers and 10,000 industry professionals from Africa and across the globe. Register here.
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Virtual ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum 2020
November 24-26, 2020
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency will be hosting the fourth edition of the annual ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) from November 24-26, 2020. ESEF2020 will have four overarching themes, including a focus on women entrepreneurs as key drivers of growth in the renewable energy sector. Click here to register.
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Power Africa launches the Young Women in African Power Leadership Training in Kenya WiAP congratulates the participants in the Young Women in African Power Leadership Training who will be participating in our first online cohort. Kudos to the cohort who will benefit from 5 weeks of leadership and energy sector training. Many thanks to WiAP partner, the YALI Regional Leadership Center of East Africa for hosting this group of leaders.
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Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment: Emerging Good Practice for the Private Sector
Jointly commissioned by IFC, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and CDC Group, Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment: Emerging Good Practice for the Private Sector outlines emerging practices in addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in operations and investments. These practices are drawn from recent experience in the private sector, as well as a larger body of work from the non-profit sector. The guidance provides an opportunity to engage with stakeholders to refine practices as those in the private sector collectively gain implementation experience. Download here.
Covid-19 and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
This brief highlights emerging evidence of the correlation between the global COVID-19 pandemic and increased violence against women and girls. It makes recommendations for governments, international organizations and civil society organizations to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, at the onset, during, and after the public health crisis. It also considers the economic impact of the pandemic and its implications for violence against women and girls in the long-term. Download here.
Stepping Up Women’s STEM Careers in Infrastructure
The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) just released a report and five case studies, describing ways to level the pathway for women entering into and progressing in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) employment within the infrastructure sectors—energy and extractives; water; transport; and digital development. Access here.
Understanding Power Purchase Agreements, Second Edition
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Law Development Program, in partnership with the African Legal Support Facility, brought together a group of world-class experts-including WiAP member Jay Govender-to update and refresh the handbook five years after its original publication. The updated handbook, funded by Power Africa, includes additional insight and case studies on the negotiation of power purchase agreements for both small and large-scale projects, along with new guidance on emerging issues in the African power markets such as commercial and industrial power purchase agreements and cross-border agreements. The handbook, as well as short videos on topics covered in the handbook, can be found here.
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Onyinye Anene-Nzelu has been awarded the Sub Saharan Africa Young Energy Professional 2020 by the Association of Energy Engineers, US. She is an alumnus of the Young Women in African Power and YALI Power Africa. The first female Certified Energy Manager (CEM) in Nigeria, Onyinye is a graduate of the University of Ibadan and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Onyinye is a Registered Engineer in Nigeria and volunteers with AWEDI Network, which focuses on developing women across the energy value chain.
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Bilikisu Adeola Jimoh, the former Chairperson of the Liorin Branch of the Association of Women Professional Engineers, was named technical engineer of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). She is the first female technical engineer in the company. With a career spanning 26 years, she previously worked with the Nigeria Electricity Power Authority and the Challenge Business Hub. Mrs. Jimoh holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering from Kwara State Polytechnic. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.
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Ismène Ahamide Zounmenou, the founder and director of Ismast Energy LLC, was recently featured in an interview with Power Africa partner, MCC. Ismène applied skills acquired through the MCA-Benin II Women’s Energy Entrepreneurship (WEE) initiative to help her business grow. Ismast Energy LLC is installing energy efficient street lighting on a major road works project, and conducting energy efficiency audits of factories and industrial buildings. Ismène has also forged a partnership with French multinational, Engie, to implement a $16 million off-grid electrification project co-financed by the MCC compact. Click here to learn more.
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In her Ted Talk, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, an energy researcher, makes the case for prioritizing Africa's carbon needs to foster growth and reduce the global carbon footprint. Dr. Mutiso works with a global network of experts finding solutions for energy deficits across Africa and Asia. She is also helping African women become scholars and thought leaders and co-founded the Mawazo ("Ideas") Institute, a nonprofit research institute in Nairobi. She is also research director of the Energy for Growth Hub.
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