SNV Uganda is looking for a:
Multi Country Project Manager/ Sector Leader Renewable
Energy
Based in Kampala, Uganda
(International contract)
SNV is a not-for-profit international development
organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a
long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and
Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with
local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the
tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain
access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and
guide their own development. By sharing our specialist expertise in
Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we
contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today –
helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of
lasting change.In the renewable energy sector, SNV aims to accelerate access to
energy in mostly rural, off-grid areas with solutions varying from biogas and
improved cooking stoves to solar PV for lighting.
SNV Uganda has been working in domestic biogas since 4 years
and will continue this work for at least the next 4 years. We are starting the
following two new programmes:
The Integrated Renewable Energy Services (IRES) project will
be implemented in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. This 2 year project
aims to design, develop and validate innovative Improved Cooking Solutions
(ICS) and pico-solar PV business models and distribution channels based on
market intelligence assessments in the four countries. The project will include
Inclusive Business development with major companies, aimed at tangible impact
at scale.
The PicoPV4Africa project will be implemented in Uganda, DRC
and Burkina Faso. This 2 year project aims to improve market access to and use
of quality pre-electrification pico PV units (lanterns, phone chargers, small
multi-room lighting kits) for poor rural and off-grid households and businesses
by ensuring that demand meets supply through the development of innovative
“last mile” distribution channels and financing opportunities.
We are looking for an expert in Market development of
Renewable Energy Technologies and private sector development who will have the
following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Project Manager for multi-country IRES project (60%)
- Support
the project teams in the 4 countries with emphasis on Ethiopia and Uganda
- Pulling
together the results in the countries to multi-country results
- Knowledge
development and sharing between countries
- Secure
new additional funding for IRES
Advisor in the PicoPV4Africa project (20%)
- Support
the Pico PV 4 Africa project in Uganda
Country Sector leader Renewable Energy in Uganda (20%)
- Overall
responsibility for the SNV Uganda RE portfolio: deliver effective
development results, planning & monitoring, financial management and
reporting to donors
- Monitor
quality of advisory services of the country sector team
- Business
development : secure fundable opportunites for SNV Uganda Renewable Energy
sector
- People
Management: lead and coach the different teams of SNV advisors, local
capacity builders, consultants, partners.
Candidate
- Masters’
Degree or equivalent in related field;
- At
least 6 years of relevant working experience in renewable energy with an
outstanding track record in Improved Cook Stoves. Experience with Pico PV
is a plus.
- Minimum
of three years experience in inclusive business development with private
sector actors. Out of the box thinker for innovative business ideas
- Proven
experience with project management: project planning, monitoring,
evaluation, reporting and financial management;
- Proven
experience with business development, programme development, knowledge
development, proposal writing, international donor- and private investor
relationship management;
- Proven
experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder
processes, change processes and good governance;
- Proven
experience for capacity building in renewable energy related policies,
promotion and regulatory areas;
- A
self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership, teamwork,
coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills
Duty station
Kampala with frequent travel (upcountry in Uganda and about
4 times a year to Ethiopia and other countries in the region).
Medical facilities: adequate for treatment of common
illnesses.
Educational facilities: Several good international schools
(primary & secondary)
Security situation: family duty station, relative political
stability and no direct security threats, low to moderate criminality levels;
Accessibility: five flights daily to Nairobi and daily
flights to Europe; upcountry SNV offices accessible by road.
Communication: good telephone and internet services
Contract duration: 2 years (till 31 December 2015)
with the possibility of renewal depending on funding
Desired start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328484 and
complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before 4 November
2013.
Closing date:
Monday, November 4, 2013
Type of contract:
International
