Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the position
The project manager is responsible for the implementation of the project named: “Solar Pledge East Africa – Empowering catholic dioceses and changing lives” This includes the daily management of the project, the planning of activities and communication with various internal and external stakeholders including the 2 partner organizations Archdiocese of Gulu and Diocese of Lodwar in Uganda and Kenya Respectively.

Reports to
The project Manager reports to Programs Manager Co-Financing East Africa and and receives technical assistance from the Programmes Coordinator based in Vienna.

Key Outputs
• Solar Pledge East Africa well implemented
• Solar partners supported to successfully implement the activities of the program
• Establishment of Solar Pledge East Africa Platform and SPEA Network
• Implementation of energy planning and energy mainstreaming in the partner dioceses.
• Development of further projects within the program
• Monitoring of solar infrastructure intervention within the dioceses
• Project partners’ actions followed (proposals, fund requests and accountability) followed through.
• Project Narrative and Financial reports made

Key Tasks
• Facilitate regular online meetings with the Solar Pledge East Africa Team (energy officers and technical advisors of the dioceses)
• Create a conducive environment for the implementation of the project
• Daily project management through planning, scheduling and tracking project timelines and milestones
• Liaise with project stakeholders and partners an on-going basis to proactively manage changes and identify potential risks.
• Setting-up and maintaining a SPEA Platform (networking, creating partnerships, market research, digital interface)
• Monitor the energy and sector analysis of the dioceses
• Coordinate the process of the creation and implementation of renewable energy guidelines and strategies in the dioceses
• Conduct monitoring visits in Gulu and Lodwar
• Support the HORIZONT3000 finance department in monitoring the budget
• Ensure project implementation is compliant with HORIZONT3000 financial management policy
• Continuous exchange and follow-up the progress of the implementation of the three project areas, platform building, energy mainstreaming and solar infrastructure in the partner dioceses in Lodwar and Gulu.
• Capture project experiences using appropriate methods
• Capture, develop and share project content to the HORIZONT3000 PR department in Vienna
• Ongoing documentation, writing of semi-annual project reports

Job Specification
Academic Qualifications.
• Post graduate Diploma in Project planning and management or in Renewable Energy or a related field in a reputable university
• Knowledge and understanding of renewable energy technologies, promoting energy mainstreaming and energy planning.
• At least 3 years’ proven experience in project management and coordination of green energy projects
• Team worker, strong communication and writing skills, networking ability
• Experience in working with catholic Dioceses or Catholic institutions is an advantage
• A very good command of verbal and written English and fluency in Kiswahili is an added advantage

Personal Specification
• Strong interpersonal relations skills
• Strong networking, coordination and analytical skills
• Self-driven personality who can work under minimal supervision and deliver results in time and in budget
• Good team player
• Flexibility and travel willingness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, submit your application, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional papers and Names of 3 Professional Referees with their Email/ daytime telephone contacts to:
The Regional Director,
HORIZONT3000 Regional Office East Africa.
Plot 2100 Bonge Way, Muyenga-Heritage Zone, P.O. Box 9719, Kampala, Uganda.
Email: office@horizont3000.org 
Deadline for submission: 15th January ,2024 at 5:00pm EAT.
NOTE:
Hand delivered applications are NOT accepted.



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