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Job Title:  Technical Coordinator – Renewable Energy  

Organisation: Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

Reports to: Chief of Party

About Organisation:

Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI) is a local NGO founded in 2000 by Community Development Volunteers to bring development, particularly to support people living with HIV to be productive. MUCOBADI is registered as a Non-Government Organization (S.5914/7569) and is incorporated as a company limited by Guarantee.

Job Summary:   The Technical Coordinator – Renewable Energy will be responsible for leading the integration of energy into programs, in addition to Private Sector Engagement and economic growth interventions under the USAID/ICARE activity. S/he will oversee on-going energy-related work, develop a strategy for integrating energy, form and manage energy-related partnerships, lead capacity building efforts and play a pivotal role in expanding renewable energy access and fostering economic resilience among marginalized groups, especially women and youth-led cooperatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Support the design of new energy-related activities.
• Lead the day-to-day management of capacity building partners with a specific focus on energy, including providing oversight to the organization’s energy partners.
• Coordinate with key partners for the implementation of the agreed workplans especially with innovative solar and renewable energy applications.
• Identify key PUE opportunities in the areas where the organization works, including opportunities
• Identify opportunities for integrating energy in other on-going projects implemented by the organization.

Strategy Development:

• Develop an energy integration plan for the organization that clearly links energy access to OVC and vulnerable youth
• Development of ToRs or Scopes of Work for energy-related projects
• Support the development of new projects, leading the energy components
• Build the capacity of the organisation’s front-facing staff in energy, specifically PUE and Energy Efficiency
• Identify partners in the energy sector that the organization ought to engage with and secure strategic collaborations.
• Provide technical guidance to senior management on integrations PUE.

Private Sector Engagement and Development:

• Identify and develop partnerships with private sector companies, including off-grid solar providers, member-based bodies like cooperatives and women groups, and financial institutions, to promote access to solar PUE and other renewable energy solutions in rural communities.
• Identify private sector partners that can fund or co-fund energy interventions
• Support capacity building initiatives for private sector partner where appropriate.

Integration of HIV Prevention and Health Services:

• Collaborate with health teams to integrate HIV prevention messages and services (e.g., testing camps, counseling, ARV distribution) into cooperative-led solar PUE activities.

Learning, Evaluation and adaptation:

• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director to develop and implement a comprehensive learning agenda to assess the impact of PUE adoption on cooperative and household productivity.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for scaling solar PUE solutions in rural communities.
• Trace the impact of integration energy access on OVC and youth.
• Support the team in coordination with project partners nationally and internationally.
• Support the team disseminating the project outcomes.
• Organize dedicated stakeholder consultations / events

 



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Postgraduate diploma in Business, Renewable Energy, Entrepreneurship or Electrical engineering with at least 5 years’ experience in private sector engagement or renewable energy focusing on solar energy solutions.
• First degree in Energy, Economics or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of off-grid solar technologies and PUE systems, particularly in rural or underserved markets.
• Proven experience working with cooperatives, especially women and youth-led groups, in designing and implementing sustainable business models.
• Demonstrated ability to engage private sector stakeholders, including solar companies and financial institutions, to create meaningful partnerships.
• Experience in capacity-building programs, particularly in the areas of renewable energy, business development, and youth empowerment.
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs, especially those related to economic strengthening and livelihood improvement, is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Desirable Competencies:

• Knowledge of Uganda’s renewable energy policies and rural electrification programs.
• Experience in facilitating public-private partnerships and engaging with donor-funded programs.
• A deep understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing energy solutions.

How to Apply:

Qualified individuals can send online applications (cover letter and CV as one document in PDF format) to Email: hr@mucobadi.org

Deadline: 25th October 2024

NB: MUCOBADI is an equal employment opportunity employer and is against any form of discrimination against PLHIVs, Women and PWDs and is committed to the safety and Protection of children.

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