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Job Title:  Clean Cooking Officer – Capacity & Knowledge Management  

Organisation: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About Organisation:

The Government of Uganda (GoU) with support from the United Kingdom – Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is implementing the Clean Cooking Support and Scale Programme. As part of the programme, and through the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), GoU is establishing a Clean Cooking Unit (CCU) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD).

 

Job Summary:  The Clean Cooking Officer – Capacity & Knowledge Management of the CCU will be responsible for ensuring the attainment of the set objectives below, driving forward Uganda’s clean cooking agenda. This position is funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Uganda through the Global Green Growth Institute.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support in the development and implementation of strategic capacity building initiatives and training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders involved in clean cooking technologies, including government, private sector, NGOs, and community organizations.

Support the project coordinator in the development of a comprehensive capacity-building strategy tailored to the needs of the clean cooking unit.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building activities, making adjustments as needed to improve outcomes;

Organize and maintain a repository of information and best practices related to clean cooking technologies, ensuring accessibility and relevance for stakeholders across different levels.

Support the formulation and refinement of strategies and action plans aimed at promoting clean cooking initiatives aligned with Uganda’s climate and energy goals.

Facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including national, regional, and international organisations, to foster partnerships and knowledge exchange in the clean cooking sector.

Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories in the clean cooking sector to inform future project activities;

Provide support in the implementation and monitoring of clean cooking projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, objectives, and budget constraints.

Contribute to the design and implementation of public awareness campaigns and educational programs aimed at promoting behavioral change towards clean cooking practices, with a focus on gender inclusivity.

Support in identifying funding opportunities and preparing project proposals to secure financial support for clean cooking initiatives, collaborating with senior officers and external partners as needed.

Support the evaluation of project outcomes and impact assessments, contributing to the development of evidence-based recommendations and lessons learned reports for continuous improvement.

Support in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, contributing to resource mobilization efforts and technical support for clean cooking projects.

Support in preparing progress reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate project achievements and challenges to internal and external stakeholders.

Engagement

Facilitate knowledge sharing and manage information resources on clean cooking technologies and best practices.

Coordinate capacity-building activities and training programs for stakeholders involved in clean cooking initiatives.

Support strategic planning and stakeholder engagement efforts to advance clean cooking goals aligned with national energy and environmental objectives.

Assist in project implementation, monitoring progress, and contributing to resource mobilization and evaluation activities to ensure effective delivery of clean cooking initiatives.

Establish and maintain advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the importance of clean cooking, organizing public campaigns, workshops, and conferences to engage and educate stakeholders and the community.

Support resource mobilization efforts to secure funding and technical assistance for clean cooking projects, including collaboration with international partners.

Coordinate with the GGGI and MEMD team and other departments (legal, HR, procurement, etc.) to ensure high-quality delivery and adherence to rules and regulations set by GGGI, MEMD and FCDO.

Delivery

Monitor and evaluate knowledge management initiatives related to clean cooking technologies and practices.

Support training and capacity development through organizing training sessions and workshops for CCU staff and stakeholders on clean cooking technologies, ensuring knowledge enhancement and skill development.

Facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions, to foster partnerships and enhance knowledge exchange in the clean cooking sector.

Support the CCU in the establishment and management of a clean cooking measuring, reporting and verification (MRV) system

Assist in drafting policy briefs, position papers, and reports on clean cooking and sustainable energy solutions to support MEMD’s strategic objectives.

Support the formulation and timely submission of project proposals related to clean cooking initiatives, ensuring alignment with MEMD and CCU goals.

Contributing to capacity-building efforts within MEMD and among stakeholders by sharing expertise and facilitating learning opportunities on clean cooking technologies.

Assist in the formulation of annual and medium-term budgets and work plans for the CCU, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support clean cooking programs.

Contribute to designing the operational model of the CCU, outlining roles, responsibilities, and workflows to ensure efficient project implementation and management.

Contribute to identifying gaps in resources related to clean cooking technologies and infrastructure, aligning efforts with national energy and environmental strategies.

Support the coordination of clean cooking initiatives within MEMD and across relevant government agencies to ensure synergy and collaboration in project implementation.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned to support the overall objectives of the CCU and MEMD, including liaison on core MEMD/Partner programmes/projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Forestry, Renewable Energy, Energy Economics, Developmental Studies, Social Sciences or a related field or a comparable relevant field.

Post-graduate qualification in monitoring and evaluation.

At least 5 years’ experience, preferably in Uganda, with a focus on capacity building, knowledge management, or related areas in the energy sector.

Experience

Experience supporting projects related to clean energy or clean cooking, including project coordination, monitoring, and reporting.

Knowledge of MRV systems and/or Green House Gas (GHG) emission inventories.

Proven experience in working with diverse stakeholders in the clean cooking sector.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to listen actively, be diplomatic, and share knowledge and information well.

Understanding of climate change mitigation strategies and emission reduction benefits accruing from low-carbon energy technologies.

Applicants must be aged 30-45.

Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Functional

Proven strong network within Uganda within the required themes.

Proven experience working with Ugandan Government entities especially with those involved in this Project (as mentioned above).

Good understanding of the local context and the relevant policy environment.

Detail-oriented striving for quality and consistency in all outputs and communications.

Output-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial drive.

Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize.

Comfortable working both in a team and independently.

Good organizational and management understanding and demonstrated experience with successful mainstreaming of safeguards, gender, poverty reduction and social inclusion.

Demonstrated experience in implementing projects that are supported and/or executed by both international and local consultants.

 

How to Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic certificates and testimonials, and be addressed as below and submitted online to EASP.Recruitment@petroleum.go.ug and with a copy to: cleancookingug@gmail.com.

 

Application Procedure

Address the email submitting your application and application letter to the: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, P. O. Box 7270, Amber House, Kampala; and clearly mark the Subject as follows: POSITION (applied for) – SURNAME – FIRST NAME – OTHER NAMES.

The application including the documents above shall be submitted as a single pdf document or zipped folder (where documents are not merged into single pdf).

 

Deadline: 21st October, 2024, 5:00pm EAT.

 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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