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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control
• Peace Corps

• The ideal candidate for the US Embassy
  USAID Project Management Specialist (Energy) should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in relevant field such as energy, trade, economics, business
  administration, public policy, law, international development is required.
  A Master’s or PhD in these fields is advantageous.
• At least five (5) to seven (7) years of
  progressively responsible, professional-level experience in an energy
  sector-related area are required.
• Past experience must have provided the
  opportunity for development of sectoral and project documents, and
  performance of project design, program planning, and/or implementation
  work.
• At least two (2) years of this experience
  should have been in development-related work, other donor agencies, GoU
  organizations, or private-sector institutions.
• Previous experience should also include
  performance monitoring, and/or the analysis and interpretation of large
  amounts of data.
• Detailed working knowledge of the GoU
  developmental agenda, developmental initiatives, and development
  priorities for energy sector and related areas, as well as the
  socio-political culture understanding in various geographical regions of
  Uganda is required.
• Detailed knowledge of issues relating to
  economic and clean energy development in Uganda and the region, and Uganda
  and regional power strengths and vulnerabilities.
• Additionally, the Specialist needs an
  in-depth and expert knowledge of a broad range of issues of energy policy,
  generation, transmission, distribution and human resources capacity
  building as well as knowledge of private- sector development and
  competitiveness.
• Working knowledge of strategies, programs,
  and the working methodologies of other donor agencies and banks in the
  energy sector in Uganda is required.
• A high level of technical expertise and
  ability in energy and private-sector development is required.
• The Specialist should possess the ability
  to advise senior Mission management on Uganda power development and issues
  across a wide range of energy related topics (such as the regulatory
  environment for energy, key barriers to energy reform, etc.) and their
  implications on USAID programs.
• Program design, budgeting, implementation,
  monitoring, and evaluation skills are essential.
• Possess the ability to effectively
  communicate complicated policy, strategy, and program issues orally and in
  writing is also required.
• Possess excellent interpersonal,
  coordination, and bureaucratic skills; be able to coordinate successfully
  with all parts of the USAID Mission and Embassy to advance program
  interests.

• Universal Application
  for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
  it Here.
• A current resume or
  curriculum vitae.
• Candidates who claim
  US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
  application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference
  must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional
  preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other
  documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
  addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

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