Job Title: Regional Energy Coordinator
Organization: GIZ
Project Name: Energising
Development (EnDev)
Development (EnDev)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Head of Country
Project
Project
About US:
GIZ provides customised solutions to complex challenges. We are an
experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its
objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven,
tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.
experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its
objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven,
tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.
About GIZ EnDev:
Energising Development (EnDev) is a global multi-donor partnership
implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
that facilitates access to modern energy services in 24 countries worldwide. In
Uganda, EnDev, under the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Programme (PREEEP) cooperates closely with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development (MEMD). EnDev Uganda facilitates access to modern energy services
through market development with the private sector for improved cook stoves
(ICS) and solar PV products. In its ICS programme component, EnDev Uganda
supports Ugandan ICS companies to increase their production capacity, improve
their product and service quality as well as competitiveness and marketability.
implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
that facilitates access to modern energy services in 24 countries worldwide. In
Uganda, EnDev, under the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Programme (PREEEP) cooperates closely with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development (MEMD). EnDev Uganda facilitates access to modern energy services
through market development with the private sector for improved cook stoves
(ICS) and solar PV products. In its ICS programme component, EnDev Uganda
supports Ugandan ICS companies to increase their production capacity, improve
their product and service quality as well as competitiveness and marketability.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The Regional Energy Coordinator is
responsible for concept development and project management for
market-based ICS energy access interventions in rural Uganda Provision of
expertise in working and coordinating activities with partnering
development agencies, companies and NGOs as well as other GIZ programmes - Tasked with the coordination of field
activities with the above named partners - In charge of the coordination and guidance
for field staff, consultants and the implementation of activities - Internal and external knowledge
management, communication and networking within GIZ as well as with
implementing partners - Assisting the supervisor in his management
and technical tasks - Development of concepts, budgets and
strategies for rural energy access interventions - Project management and supervision of
field activities as well as office and budget management - Providing expertise to partners in regard
to rural energy access Establishment of smooth working relationships with
all rural energy access partners - Partner engagement through regular
communication, meetings, field visits etc. - Knowledge management, communication,
networking and reporting Coordination of field implementation - Interacting and coordinating with both
technical and academic consultants - Regular monitoring and coordination visits
to project areas Coordination of the EnDev monitoring and verification
process for rural ICS market development activities Any other duties
assigned and agreed to by GIZ
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a Master’s degree in a relevant area such as development studies, biomass
energy, environmental management, forestry, business or social
administration or other related fields - Relevant postgraduate qualifications are
an added advantage - A minimum of five years of professional
working experience in a similar position within the energy sector - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
topic of energy access as well as new trends within the sector - Previous experience in working
independently and target oriented - Prior exposure and experience in staff and
consultant coordination - Prior experience in coordinating and
steering multiple tasks and processes under tight deadlines - Previous experience in project management
- Prior exposure and experience in
monitoring and evaluation - Prior working experience with GIZ
preferably or a similar organisation is an added advantage - Excellent communication skills, both
orally and written - Exceptional presentation skills
- Excellent English language skills
- Computer literacy with good knowledge of
MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Willingness to continuous learning
How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their
applications with detailed CVs and a one-page cover letter addressing the
applicant’s motivation by email to
applications with detailed CVs and a one-page cover letter addressing the
applicant’s motivation by email to
Deadline: 31st March
2017
2017
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