Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Scope of Work
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:-
i) Facilitate the carrying out of baseline studies of the current use of electricity in the
country and prepare a report that clearly identifies and characterizes the target
population and articulates the potential and opportunities for increasing
productive use of electricity in Uganda, including for refugees;
ii) Take stock of recent global innovations in productive uses of standalone solar
systems, specifically in the agriculture and SME sectors and advise on their
applicability to the Ugandan local context;
iii) Facilitate the development and implementation of productive use strategies and
initiatives that have a significant impact on increasing electricity demand and
achievement of the EASP targets;
iv) Prepare work plans and budgets that are aligned to the electricity productive use
strategies and submit them to MEMD management for consideration;
v) Prepare terms of reference for consultants that will be engaged under the project
to undertake activities that aim to promote productive use of electricity and
increase electricity demand;
vi) Coordinate the efforts of the various actors involved in facilitating productive use
of electricity, including electricity Service Providers, financial entities, NGOs,
suppliers of quality equipment, etc;
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vii) Work with the Coordinator of energy access in RHDs to ensure appropriately
adapted implementation of electricity within RHDs for productive use that
includes refugees.
viii) Work closely with the Database Specialist and support the development of a
productive use database that will also be used to manage and monitor
implementation of electricity productive use in the country;
ix) Prepare and submit periodic monitoring and evaluation reports regarding
utilization of electricity for productive use and report on progress made towards
achieving the related project targets;
x) Facilitate independent productive use impact evaluations and prepare reports
accordingly;
xi) Raise awareness on options for using electricity beyond basic needs such as
light, phone charging and TV/radio, highlight the economic and social benefits of
productive uses and participate in and support publicity and mobilisation
initiatives aimed at promoting productive use of electricity countrywide;
xii) Conduct and/or facilitate training to entrepreneurs regarding productive use of
electricity;
xiii) Provide and/or facilitate technical training workshops and coaching to assist
entrepreneurs to make informed decisions on selection and purchase of
equipment, operation of the new equipment and machineries and their basic
maintenance;
xiv) Support enterprises to access new markets by helping to build and strengthen
their positions in the value chains;
xv) Create awareness about the financial products and funding mechanisms for
productive use of electricity that are available in Uganda, and support enterprises
to access finance to invest in the electrical equipment and machineries required
for productive uses;
xvi) Engage with the Electricity Regulatory Authority on necessary regulatory actions
to support increased productive use of electricity;
xvii) Engage with key stakeholders and relevant government agencies implementing
the three phase connections and monitor the increase in electricity demand
arising from the projects/initiatives being implemented;
xviii) Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Manager-PIU
provided these duties contribute to achieving the development objectives of the
EASP project.
1.4 Person Specifications
a) Qualifications
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Business Administration/ Economics/
Finance/ Entrepreneurship or related business studies from a recognized
institution;
ii. Master’s Degree in Engineering / Business Administration / Economics /
Finance / Entrepreneurship or related business studies from a recognized
University/Institution.
b) Experience
i. At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in designing,
planning, managing and implementation of productive use of electricity
projects/initiatives/business development;
ii. Excellent understanding of Uganda’s electricity sector and its linkages with
the country’s productive capacity/economic development agenda;
iii. Experience in conducting research surveys, managing data and statistics;
c) Competencies
i Technical
a. Communication skills
b. Negotiation and mediation
c. Problem solving and decision making
d. Planning, organizing and coordinating
e. Knowledge management
f. Analytical skills and Strategic thinking
g. Information and communication technology
ii Behavioral
a. Assertiveness and Self confidence
b. Ethics and Integrity
c. Self-control and stress management
d. Flexibility
e. Concern for quality and standards
1.4.1 Reporting Obligations
The Senior Electricity Productive Use Specialist will report to the Project Manager-
PIU.
1.4.2 Duration of the Assignment
The assignment shall be for a period of three (3) years, renewable subject to
satisfactory performance.
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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of these roles, please complete and submit your application via this link EASP Project Staff Recruitment Application Form.
• All applications must be submitted to KPMG via the online application form at the link above.
• Closing date for receipt of applications will be August 31, 2022.
• Each individual can only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions.
• Any candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process shall be immediately disqualified.
• All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081.

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