Job Title: Off – Grid Business
Development Specialist
Development Specialist
Organization: Power
Africa Uganda Accelerator
Africa Uganda Accelerator
Funding Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:
Chief of Party
Chief of Party
About US:
USAID’s Power Africa
Uganda Electricity Supply Accelerator (“Power Africa Uganda Accelerator”) is
funded by the United States Agency for International Development. The goal of
the Power Africa Uganda Accelerator is to facilitate 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of
additional generation capacity and one million new connections in Uganda by
2020. This target is aligned with the Government of Uganda’s target of
increasing generation capacity to 2,500 MW by 2020 and Power Africa’s overall
target of adding 30,000 MW and 60 million new connections in sub-Saharan Africa
by 2030.
Uganda Electricity Supply Accelerator (“Power Africa Uganda Accelerator”) is
funded by the United States Agency for International Development. The goal of
the Power Africa Uganda Accelerator is to facilitate 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of
additional generation capacity and one million new connections in Uganda by
2020. This target is aligned with the Government of Uganda’s target of
increasing generation capacity to 2,500 MW by 2020 and Power Africa’s overall
target of adding 30,000 MW and 60 million new connections in sub-Saharan Africa
by 2030.
Job Summary: The Off-Grid Business Development Specialist
will support to off-grid energy companies (“clients”) throughout Uganda by providing
technical assistance, business development, and management services to enhance
sales, marketing, financial, and managerial performance. The Off-Grid Business
Development Specialist will be a relationship manager, technical assistance
provider and general problem-solver for off-grid companies looking to establish
or build their business in Uganda.
will support to off-grid energy companies (“clients”) throughout Uganda by providing
technical assistance, business development, and management services to enhance
sales, marketing, financial, and managerial performance. The Off-Grid Business
Development Specialist will be a relationship manager, technical assistance
provider and general problem-solver for off-grid companies looking to establish
or build their business in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and interview potential clients for support under the Power
Africa Uganda Accelerator. - Interview prospective clients both at the Power Africa Uganda
Accelerator’s offices and at their places of business, explaining how
project can benefit them. - Support and provide guidance to private sector enterprises in
defining their business needs - Identify support services that are most beneficial, practical, and
cost effective for client business growth. - Provide market intelligence, including feasibility studies,
regulatory analysis, and market research. - Facilitate introductions to investors / financiers or local /
international partners - Participate in the review and evaluation of grant proposals.
- Participate in the preparation of proposals and statements of work
aimed at improving business performance, skills development, and capital
investment for clients. - Capacity building of client staff on marketing, consumer awareness,
and other skills. - Identify, prepare, organise and update all relevant documentation
internally. - Undertake any activities as are necessary to implement and meet the
objectives of the project.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the USAID Power Africa Off – Grid Business
Development Specialist job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in business
management, business administration, economics, renewable energy, or a
related field; MBA preferred. - At least ten years’ experience in Business Development, Market
Development, or a related position. - Knowledge of sales, entrepreneurship, business planning, and
financial management. - Proven experience with SMEs in the off-grid energy sector.
- Self-starter who can work independently within a team of
professionals. - Excellent communication, interpersonal and training skills.
- Excellent analytical, writing and report drafting skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications (only by
e-mail) to [email protected]. Candidates should attach their cover letters and
CVs including at least three professional references.
qualified and interested candidates should send their applications (only by
e-mail) to [email protected]. Candidates should attach their cover letters and
CVs including at least three professional references.
Deadline: 31st August 2018
NB: While
we thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted for
interviews will be contacted. Please indicate position title in the subject of
the Email.
we thank all applicants for their interest, only those shortlisted for
interviews will be contacted. Please indicate position title in the subject of
the Email.
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