Organization: World Wide
Fund for Nature (WWF)
Fund for Nature (WWF)
Funding Source: European
Union (EU)
Union (EU)
Project Name: EU Scaling Up Rural Electrification Project
Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda
Reports to: Program
Coordinator – Energy& Climate
Coordinator – Energy& Climate
About WWF:
WWF is one of the world’s largest independent and experienced
Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF
UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment
conservation in Uganda. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our
planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in
harmony with nature.
Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF
UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment
conservation in Uganda. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our
planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in
harmony with nature.
Job Summary: The EU Project
Manager will provide leadership, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of
scaling up rural electrification using innovative solar photovoltaic
distribution models in line with the WWF UCO and EU objectives.
Manager will provide leadership, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of
scaling up rural electrification using innovative solar photovoltaic
distribution models in line with the WWF UCO and EU objectives.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and monitor the implementation of
annual project work plans and budgets in line with WWF UCO objectives,
project priorities and EU donor requirements. - Offer technical guidance and support
during project design, drafting work plans and report writing with key
strategic partners/stakeholders to enhance their participation in project
activities in line with WWF guidelines. - Develop and monitor the implementation of
a system for identifying, recruitment and management of project partners
and targeted beneficiaries in line with the in line with WWF guidelines
and project priorities. - Monitor the integration and support
replication of innovative solar photovoltaic distribution models at
national level in line with the WWF UCO objectives. - Offer technical assistance during project
evaluation (baselines, mid-term, and end of year evaluations) in liaison
with the M&E Specialist in line with the WWF UCO M&E guidelines - Keenly monitor the implementation of the
project monitoring & evaluation (M&E) framework for tracking
progress and impact of projects objectives in line with the agreed upon
performance indicators and M&E guidelines. - Responsible for developing, appraising,
supporting and maintaining a competent & motivated ¡§project team
through giving constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring, in line with
the WWF human resources guidelines. - Compile and prepare annual and quarterly
project reports, document and share project best practices and experiences
to inform policy mechanisms and periodically advise management, key
stakeholders in line with WWF and donor requirements. - Initiate, and monitor the implementation
of capacity building interventions for scaling ¡Vup rural electrification
in liaison with key regional, national and local stakeholders in line with
the WWF standards and guidelines - Monitor the project budget performance
against approved activities including co-financing to the EU grant in
liaison with the project accountant and advise the Finance Manager,
Program Coordinator and donors in line with WWF UCO guidelines. - Actively coordinate capacity gap analyses
and training needs assessment of project partners and targeted groups line
with WWF UCO and project guidelines. - Coordinate the implementation of advocacy
and lobbying activities through awareness-raising and sensitization
meetings at local and national levels with key partners line with WWF UCO
guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the aforementioned
job opportunity should possess a postgraduate degree qualification with a
Bachelor’s degree (honours) in Engineering or related field. - Five to seven years cumulative working
experience in renewable energy technologies with focus on solar PV related
projects - Past exposure and experience in civil
society organizational capacity development, communication, networking,
lobbying and advocacy for natural resources management is a must; - Prior experience in project management and
implementation, experience in monitoring and evaluation of project activities - Good knowledge and understanding of key
energy issues in Africa; - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability
to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a
multi-cultural, multi-interest, multi-ethnic environment; - Demonstrated experience in mentorship and
capacity building. - Past exposure and experience in
procurement of renewable energy equipment - Significant experience in engaging rural
communities in developing new skills and adopting new ideas. - Possess the ability to build strategic
relationships, identify opportunities and take necessary action - Effective oral and written communication
of technical energy issues to both technical and non-technical audiences;
networking and good interpersonal skills. - Must be detail-oriented and have the
ability to multi-task. - Possess the ability to maintain effective
working relations both as a team leader and team member; - Good conceptual, analytical and innovative
problem-solving ability; - Fluency in English and at least one other
major language spoken in the Albertine region
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs,
and academic transcripts to the Human Resources Officer, WWF Uganda, at
[email protected].
and academic transcripts to the Human Resources Officer, WWF Uganda, at
[email protected].
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates shall be contacted.
candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 31st
October 2014
October 2014
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