Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 25, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Project Coordinator / Senior Project Coordinator for The Energy Sector
Location: Kampala, Uganda. Travel within Uganda
Primary function:
• Work closely with and support the responsible Portfolio Managers for Energy in project management to ensure that project objectives are met on time.
• Support the KfW Office Kampala and represent KfW whenever necessary in the energy sector in Uganda and related sectors.
• Liaise with other actors of the Ugandan Energy Sector and German Development Cooperation. .

Responsibilities:
• Constant and proactive follow up on project progress, including field visits, and identification of bottlenecks and major problems in administration procedures (planning, regulation, procurement, contract management, constructions, disbursement) within Uganda and Germany
• Resolve these issues to speed up project implementation through coordination among KfW, Consultants, Project-Executing Agencies and other Government Agencies. Provide regular feedback to and consult regularly with the KfW sector team regarding status of the energy portfolio, pending issues and next steps, as well as persisting problems and propose solutions.
• Interact and coordinate regularly and actively with the relevant counterparts in Uganda, namely UETCL, REA, Umeme, UEGCL, and MEMD, the German Embassy and German Technical Cooperation (GIZ) in Kampala and other development partners. Report on the interactions to the KfW sector team.
• Ensure proper documentation of the portfolio according to KfW regulations by maintaining and updating the related electronic project files in KfW's internal systems.
• Participate and represent KfW at sector / related sector events including meetings, committees and working groups, development partners meetings, relevant initiatives and report on the outcomes.
• Introduce the portfolio and related procedures and instruments of KfW to the relevant Ugandan bodies (Government authorities, Program Executing Agencies and Consultants, and other organisations involved in the project
• Observing the political and economic environment, sector developments, relevant activities of other donors in the sector, as well as providing aggregated information on a regular basis to the KfW team.
• Support the preparation of projects, including preparatory studies, organization of appraisal missions and contributing to appraisal reports.
• Identify, on request, potential future approaches and projects - both for funding from the German government as well as from other development partners.
• Prepare, support and document missions from the German Government, KfW headquarter and Project Consultants etc. and follow-up on results of missions.
• Support / generate comprehensive information on the portfolio for public relations, e.g. draft flyers and press releases.

Requirements and Experience:
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, preferably with a focus in energy or other infrastructure from a recognized University,
• At least five years of relevant working experience in international multi-or bilateral donors' organization, or consulting firm, or other preferably energy,
• At least for two years worked or studied abroad or worked with an international company or organization.

Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capacity, and ability to prioritize activities, identify relevant issues and trade-offs, and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, as well as strong presentation and communication skills to a wide range of audiences,
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate and communicate with different clients and partners, from the public and the private sector, as well as demonstrate intercultural competence,
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, adjust to changes in schedule and priorities, and juggle concurrent tasks effectively and efficiently,
• Strong team spirit including an open and collegial work style, as well as strong service-orientation,
• Proficiency in business software applications, including MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
• Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory, but would be an advantage.

Job Education: Not Specified

Job Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Send your CV in PDF or word format to dnakaggwa@aikanhr.com  not later than Monday 15th February 2021 at 5.00 PM.
Your CV/ Resume should include your contact information, nationality and 3 related references.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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