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• Steer the development of project design
  including preparation of consultants ‘and sub-contractors’ terms of
  reference. Identification and selection of national and international
  sub-contractors/consultants, cost estimation, time scheduling, contracting
  and reporting on project activities according to the Project Document and
  project log frame
• Prepare the project monitoring and evaluation
  plan and the sustainability plan
• Offer strategic guidance to ensure the
  project’s progress towards the attainment of targeted outcomes and
  objectives
• Ensure that the GEF funded project
  implementation strategies and outputs contribute to securing global
  environmental benefits at all levels
• Guide the preparation of the Project Inception
  Report
• Offer technical support to charcoal related
  policy discussions and development at national level
• Actively coordinate activities of consultants
  including review of technical outputs/reports, and measurement/assessment
  of project achievements.
• Technically support the completion of
  evaluation reports (midterm, terminal etc.) to MEMD and UNDP/GEF,
  including elaboration of management responses
• Take lead in preparing the Annual Project
  Review/ Project Implementation Report (APR/PIR) to GEF
• Provide sound technical advice to the PMU and
  MEMD as the basis for implementing project components
• The TA will make a search on similar initiatives
  in the region and globally, and ensure that any emerging lessons are
  documented and best practices shared to inform the national Sustainable
  land management agenda.
• Prepare technical publications on Sustainable
  Land Management and Sustainable Charcoal production in line with expected
  project outcomes/outputs.
• Technically support government to integrate
  outputs of the Sustainable Land Management projects into the overall
  national strategy on sustainable charcoal production and marketing value
  chain
• Take lead in undertaking studies highlighted in
  the project document, in line with UNDP policies and procedures.
• Provide technical inputs into the review and
  updating of the Project Annual work plans and budgets to reflect the
  current implementation realities and the theory of change
• Ensure that the Uganda Sustainable Energy for
  All (USE4All) objectives are integrated in the broader objectives of the
  Energy sector strategies.
• Support technical aspects of the work by
  agencies involved in managing specific components of the project and
  provide technical support to the USE4ALL Secretariat

• The ideal candidates for the United Nations
  UNDP Technical Advisor opportunity should hold a Master’s Degree in
  Biomass or  Renewable Energy and
  Energy Efficiency technologies, or 
  Natural Resource Management 
  or Environmental studies. Possession of a PhD shall be an added
  advantage
• Working knowledge of carbon financing
  mechanisms and improved charcoaling regulations and technologies,
  sustainable Forest management is added value
• Knowledge of innovative ways of increasing
  access to modern energy as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy
  in all sectors of the economy is also added value
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the
  Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technologies 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;
• Previous experience with Charcoaling
  technologies and National Policy on Renewable Energy is advantageous;
• Strategic planning and results-oriented
  management profile with strong reporting and financial management skills;
• Good knowledge and understanding of climate
  change mitigation strategies and emission reduction benefits accruing from
  low-carbon energy activities;
• Practical experience with UNDP-GEF supported
  projects is an added advantage

• 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 innovation and 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 innovative 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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