Vacancy title:
Clean Energy Programme Manager

Jobs at:
Habitant for Humanity

Deadline of this Job:
15th February 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala with Regular Travel

JOB DETAILS:
Supervisor: National Director

Job Summary:
The Clean Energy Programme Manager will lead the implementation & continuous development of initiatives aiming to improve & increase the use of clean energy at household level. initially this will focus on the design & construction of a 5 MW Solar Power facility with corresponding micro-grid & distribution networks.

HFHU’s organisational values include Service, Teamwork, Stewardship, Continuous improvement and Respect for Others.

General Responsibilities

• Oversee the tendering of Project Management & Engineering Works for the powerfacility (estimated at $5-6 Million USD)
  
• Manage contracts & service agreements with Engineers & Contractors
  
• Manage relationships with the Rural Electrification Agency & Energy Regulation Authority, including securing all required regulatory approvals
  
• Develop strong partnerships with District Local Governments to support implementation and advance a long term energy agenda
  
• Engage with consumers to. identify household ~ energy needs & identify opportunities for product delivery
  
• Engage with Financial Service Providers to develop products that enable clean energy uptake
  
• Engage with other market actors to improve products & services
  
• Support the development of additional,
  
• complementary initiatives related to household energy as needed
  
• Timely completion of all reporting requirements
  
• Ensure compliance with all donor regulations
  
• Participation in the broader Senior Management Team of Habitat for Humanity Uganda .
  
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the National Director

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree in Development or Engineering (Masters Preferred)
  
• Significant past experience managing multi-year programmes of similar size & complexity
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Clean Energy & Electricity Distribution Systems
  
• Demonstrated understanding of participatory development principles, practices & standards combined with practical experience in implementation
  
• Demonstrated understanding of market based principles & approaches combined with practical experience in implementation
  
• Experience with Behaviour Change methodologies & strategies
  
• Ugandan Nationals preferred Start Date: Immediate

Deadline: 15th February 2018, ‘Applications will be reviewed as they are received’.

Job application procedure
Please send a cover letter clearly articulating your motivation to apply, resume and copies of relevant academic credentials to noffice@hfhuganda.org Habitat for Humanity Uganda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, nation of origin, ethnicity, disability or any other characteristic as protected by law.