The Ugandan Jobline

• Concept development and provision of
  support to partner companies and NGOs in regard to successful project
  management and implementation
• Providing strong energy sector expertise
  and coordination with other development partners and governmental entities
• Coordination of field activities with our
  up-country offices and partnering NGOs
• Guiding the development of innovative
  approaches and pilot projects
• Supporting the supervisor in his
  management and technical tasks as well as in the further strategic
  development of the programme
• Tasked with the development of concepts,
  strategies and budgets with private sector j cook stove and solar
  companies and NGOs to strengthen their business operations for the
  achievement of sales and household j energy access targets
• Preparation and management of contracts
  with partner companies | and NGOs as well as consultancies
• Providing strong expertise within the
  energy sector and representing j GIZ in technical and policy meetings and
  establishing very good j working relations with other relevant
  stakeholders
• Project management and regular monitoring
  to ensure successful implementation of interventions
• In charge of the coordination of field
  activities with the EnDev Uganda upcountry offices in Gulu and Arua as
  well as partnering NGOs in addition to regular monitoring and coordination
  visits to project areas
• Knowledge management, communication,
  networking and reporting

• The ideal candidate for the Master’s
  degree in a relevant area such as development studies, renewable energy,
  environmental management, business or social administration or other
  related fields
• Possession of a relevant postgraduate
  qualifications are an added advantage
• At least five years of professional
  working experience in a similar position in the energy sector, including
  at least three 3 years of active engagement with the private sector, ideally in
  a management position
• At least five years of professional
  experience in project management and staff and consultant coordination
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the
  energy sector in Uganda and of international energy trends in regard to
  household energy access
• Highly experienced in communication
  related tasks, concept development and reporting
• Very good practical and theoretical
  knowledge about monitoring and verification
• Previous experience in working independently
  and result oriented with a minimum of supervision
• Previous experience in market-based
  approaches and/or in the household energy sector are added advantages
• Excellent communication skills, both
  orally and written
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Excellent English language skills
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of
  MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to continuous learning

Related Jobs