JOB DETAILS:
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Comprehensive understanding of the Ugandan Energy sector including the specific trends related to solar & cooking energy
• Ability to process, analyze, and synthesize complex technical information from different disciplines in the areas of energy, policy development and regulation among others.
• Ability to network, build and maintain professional relationships with government, humanitarian actors, private sector companies and associations

Other knowledge/skills
• Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as online meeting and conference tools and optional experience in using energy software design tools.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated to work in a multicultural and inter-disciplinary team.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the country.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.

Responsibilities
The Energy Advisor - DSS is responsible for:
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate the design, implementation, and monitoring of the project’s activities to increase access to energy for refugees and host communities.
• Working closely with representatives from the respective ministries, private sector partners and other stakeholders. Tangible outcomes and quantifiable results are expected.

The Energy Advisor - DSS performs the following tasks:
Specific Tasks
• Demand-side subsidy fund manager coordination
• Develop key implementation documents for the DSS pilot together with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate the contractual relationship with grant recipients and provide technical backstopping for joint activities implemented by partners.
• Maintain relationships with key private sector partners and coordinate information sharing between GIZ EnDev and key partners.
• Awareness-raising & capacity building on RE
• Support the project partners to generate awareness on the benefits and uses of renewable energy products among refugees and host communities.
• Ensure linkages between the DSS pilot activities and other relevant projects to increase the reach of developed messages and materials.
• Knowledge management, M&E and other tasks
• Ensure key lessons, updates on progress and potential challenges are communicated regularly to the key stakeholders including WB/ESMAP and UECCC
• Regularly plan together with the Junior Energy Advisor DSS & update the project manager as well as EnDev team members on the progress of ongoing and planned activities and key sector trends.
• Contribute to the global DSS knowledge & learning agenda as well as potential exchanges with other implementing countries.
• Support the preparation of reports and project proposals as needed.
• Support/lead the preparation of factsheets, presentations, articles and other communication and visibility materials as needed.
• Support the M&E specialist in monitoring and evaluation including the data collection, and analysis and documentation of lessons learned from the DSS activities.
• Supervise and guide consultants.
• Comply with procedures within GIZ, such as tenders and contracts with third parties.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in an energy or sustainability related field, international relations, or business management and administration. A master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage

Details of experience
• At least three years of professional experience in the implementation of energy related projects including at least 2 years of active engagement with energy access in the refugee context
• Experience in private sector partnerships, market development, fund management and similar topics