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• Steer, manage and coordinate day-to-day
  planning, implementation and management of project activities according to
  the Project Document (ProDoc) and project log frame;
• Act as the Secretary of the Project
  Steering Committee (PSC) and execution of their recommendations;
• Compile and prepare Standard Progress Reports
  (quarterly and annual), annual work plans and budgets for consideration by
  the Project Board and PSC;
• Facilitate project audits and evaluations,
  production of documentation required by UNDP, MEMD and the PSC, and
  implementation of recommendations to the Project Steering Committee;
• Facilitate effective communication and
  decision-making between the PSC, UNDP, MEMD and all stakeholders to ensure
  ongoing stakeholder cohesion and effective process management
• Prepare the  project monitoring and evaluation plan;
• Monitor the project’s progress towards the
  attainment of the project outcomes and objectives, in particular
  achievement of the project’s global environmental benefits;
• Coordinate and manage the project’s
  Inception Workshop and preparation of the Inception Report;
• Offer technical guidance to charcoal
  related policy discussions and development;
• Assume responsibility for the quality and
  timing of project as per the Pro Doc ;
• Support the completion of evaluation
  reports (midterm, terminal etc.) to MEMD and UNDP/GEF, including
  elaboration of management responses;
• Prepare and approve Terms of Reference for
  equipment procurement;
• Oversee disbursement of funds, maintenance
  of accounts as per requirements of UNDP & NIM guidelines, and provide
  inputs to internal and external audits;
• Establish and maintain relationships and
  act as the key focal point with UNDP CO to ensure all the programming,
  financial and administrative matters related to the project are
  transparently, expediently and effectively managed, in line with
  established UNDP rules and regulations;
• Work closely with key stakeholders to
  ensure their roles are appropriately integrated into the project as
  envisaged;
• Actively participate in recruitment and
  supervision of technical and training experts as required for
  implementation of the project and Delegate responsibilities to the
  appropriate Project officers;
• Monitor the work of the agencies involved
  in managing specific components and outputs including delivery by
  consultants.

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold
  a Master’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant area such as Renewable
  Energy and Energy Efficiency, or Natural Resource Management or
  Environmental studies.
• At least ten years relevant work experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of project
  management of a comparable project;
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in
  the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency industry or climate change
  mitigation sector and working knowledge of the Ugandan energy sector with
  extensive contact in the public and private sectors and civil society
  organizations;
• Prior experience with Charcoal
  technologies and National Policy on Renewable Energy is advantageous;
• At least three (5) years work experience
  at senior management level with demonstrable project level management
  skills and ability to coordinate activities involving a large contingent
  of professional consultants drawn around the country and/or
  internationally;
• Strategic planning and results-oriented
  management profile with strong reporting and financial management skills;
• Good understanding of climate change
  mitigation strategies and emission reduction benefits accruing from
  low-carbon energy activities.

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the
  UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
  nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

• Promotes knowledge management in the
  project and a learning environment in the office through leadership and
  personal example;
• In-depth practical knowledge of
  inter-disciplinary development issues;
• Actively works towards continuing personal
  learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning
  plan and applies newly acquired skills;
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information,
  and best practices from within and outside of the project.

• Ability to lead strategic planning, change
  processes, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to lead formulation, oversight of
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Ability to apply development theory to the
  specific project context to identify creative, practical approaches to
  overcome challenging situations;
• Ability to manage for results; translates
  strategic aims into achievable plans, with established priorities,
  monitors them, making periodic adjustments as required.

• Builds strong relationships with clients,
  focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to
  feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy
  and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates openness to change and
  ability to manage complexities;
• Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as
  well as conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrates outstanding communication
  skills oral and written communication skills;
• Negotiation skills: capacity to work with
  diverse partners including Government, donors and civil society;
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured
  even under pressure;
• Proven networking, team-building,
  organizational and communication skills.

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