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.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Oversee the tendering of Project Management & Engineering Works for the power facility (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
Educational Background:
Relevant Degree in Development or Engineering (Masters Preferred)
Skills/Experience:
- 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
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 12 2018
Active Until:
Mar 12 2018
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit