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• Initiate national roundtable
  with relevant government ministries, private enterprises and investors,
  relevant business intermediaries, experts, civil society and relevant
  development partners to better define the necessary outputs of the project
  in the national context.
• Technically support the
  establishment of the National Technical Coordination Committee (NTCC) and
  serve as its secretary.  The NTCC
  will be established to guide implementation of the project.  The EU Delegation in the country will be
  involved from the onset, and will be a member of the NTCC.
• Develop a ‘Country
  Implementation Report’ detailing: management structure for SWITCH Africa
  Green at the national level; composition of the NTCC; national level
  delivery plan and log frame.
• Develop a ‘Country Inception
  Report’ covering the results of policy support analytical work, i.e.
  analysis of focal areas, existing policies, regulations, review of
  business environment and green business opportunities.

• Provide timely information on
  the project to all relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Respect of visibility guidance
  provided by the EU in its Communication and Visibility Manual.
• Work closely with the
  government focal points and the NTCC.
• Provide detailed description
  of focal areas/activities through consultations at national level/national
  coordinators, and of the key stakeholders in the public and private sector
  and civil society that should be engaged.
• Technically support the
  organization of national and local training to be carried out under the
  project.
• Support in conducting
  thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic
  issues impacting the transformation towards an inclusive green economy in
  Uganda.
• Support in mapping out UNCT
  activities in Uganda that are related to green economy transformation, as
  well as mapping out of the relevant technical resources available within
  the UNCT.
• Actively facilitate synergy
  and coordination of the implementation of the SWITCH Africa Green project
  with on-going UN programmes and activities as well as next UNDAF
  development, building on existing collaborative projects and working
  closely with UN Country Teams under the leadership of the UN Resident
  Coordinator.

• Identification of sources of
  information related to policy-driven issues.
• In collaboration with the
  Government and other strategic partners, contribute to: inventory of
  existing policies, regulations, standards and instruments and mapping of
  gaps; assessment of the business environment in focused sectors and
  identification of capacity building needs; review of green investment
  opportunities in the selected sectors.
• Review or initiate green
  economy scoping studies.
• Support in identification of
  green economy opportunities for new UN engagement within the context of
  the next UNDAF and share these with UNCT members for consideration and
  support development of new UN initiatives.

• In support the green business
  development component, and in close collaboration with the UNEP-UNDP-UNOPS
  Regional Project Coordinators, support the preparation of the call for
  proposals (e.g. drafting of guidelines for grant applicants) and the
  review of proposals (e.g. assessment of formal requirements and physical
  verification of grant applicants).
• Effective application of
  Results Based Management tools, establishment of management targets and
  monitoring achievement of results.
• Ensure financial and
  substantive monitoring and evaluation of the grants, identification of
  operational and financial problems, development of effective and efficient
  solutions.
• Constant monitoring and
  analysis of the grant implementation as per the monitoring framework to be
  provided by UNOPS.
• Prepare and submit grant
  monitoring reports (quarterly and annual) to the UNEP-UNDP-UNOPS Regional
  Project Coordinators, and the NTCC, as per the requirements of the
  project.
• Prepare and submit progress
  reports to the UNEP-UNDP-UNOPS Regional Project Coordinators, and the
  NTCC, as per the requirements of the project.

• Identification of sources of
  information related to policy-driven issues.
• Identification and synthesis
  of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to grant
  implementation.
• Promote knowledge management,
  document best practices and lessons learned from project implementation,
  and facilitate dissemination in appropriate format to relevant
  stakeholders.
• Support capacity enhancement
  through knowledge sharing among key stakeholders.
• Work closely with advocacy
  networks at national level and regional networks (ARCSP and RECP-net).
• Significantly contribute to
  knowledge networks and communities of practice as appropriate.

• The ideal candidate for the
  United Nations UNDP Job should hold a Master’s Degree in Sustainable
  Development, Economics, Natural Sciences or other relevant field.
• At least five years
  professional experience, with three years in project management in Green
  Economy related areas such as, but not limited to, energy and resource
  efficiency, manufacturing, tourism, sustainable agriculture and fisheries,
  waste management, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in
  multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Proven experience in research
  and design of research methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Web
  based Computer Applications

• Excellent conceptual,
  analytical, and critical thinking.
• Strong good communication
  skills, both oral and written, including the ability to write clearly and
  concisely on technical, socio-economic and financial issues.  Proven ability to analyse and
  communicate complex information at a simpler level to a wide audience.
• Demonstrated ability to
  efficiently and effectively manage complex issues with partners in the
  public and private sectors.
• Proven ability to think
  strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country context
  and to act within a regional and global framework.
• Excellent organisation,
  problem-solving, teamwork and coordination skills and strong ability to
  manage demanding and complex programmes.
• Ability to establish
  effective working relations with people of different national and cultural
  backgrounds
• Excellent knowledge of the
  public and private sectors of Uganda.
• Ability to work under
  pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to the values of
  the United Nations.

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