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• 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

• 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

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