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Job Title:          Consultant

Organisation:  World Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About World Bank:

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The World Bank provides low-interest loans, zero to low-interest credits, and grants to developing countries. These support a wide array of investments in such areas as education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture, and environmental and natural resource management. Some of our projects are co-financed with governments, other multilateral institutions, commercial banks, export credit agencies, and private sector investors.

Job summary:The Consultant will be based in Uganda and will report
to the Lead Energy Specialist and the Senior Energy Specialist He/she will also
work closely with members of the Task team and other consultants.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 

·        
Review project reports, project documents and
other relevant  documents;

·        
Support the technical review of relevant
procurement packages and technical designs/reports as assigned from time to
time; )

·        
 Support
the Task Team in dialogue with government and other stakeholders including
development partners:

·        
Participate in discussions with government
agencies, including closely following up on outstanding activities and providing
necessary support; and lie) Participate in implementation support missions and
prepare/contribute to aide memoires etc..

  Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The successful candidate should hold a master’s
degree in a relevant discipline eg. Electrical Engineering, Business
Administration or energy related studies from a recognized University or any
other related field.

·        
With at least 10 years’ working experience, with
8 years in the power sectors in sub~Saharan Africa.

·        
Demonstrating experience with World Bank
projects or similar international financial institution will be an added
advantage.

·        
 Good
understanding  of power sector issues in
Uganda and the sub-Saharan Africa region

·        
High level coordination skills and experience in
project management.

·        
Strong interpersonal skills.

·        
Excellent communication skills, both in oral,
presentations and in writing sections of papers, briefs, independent reports
etc.

·        
Capacity to work simultaneously on tasks proves
integrity and confidentiality.

·        
Experience from working in or” with
donors/development agencies is desirable and a good understanding of Bank
Operational petioles, practices and procedures, will be an advantage”
(though not essential).

·        
 Fluency
in English language is required.

How to Apply:

Electronic Applications:

For the full position description
and complete selection criteria, candidates are requested to submit an
application at this link Click Here under
the “Business Opportunities” tab, search the Selection Number 1265043
respectively. The World Bank is committed to
achieving diversity or gender, race, nationality, culture and educational
background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31^st October 2019.

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