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Project Manager Agri Business/Renewable Energy- Uganda
Are you interested in joining an international organisation with a long
term commitment to sustainable development? SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is looking for:
Position Title: Project Manager Agri Business/Renewable Energy,Ngo jobs, Uganda Jobs 2014,
Organisation: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Primary Location: Kampala with frequent travel upcountry
Education Level: Master’s degree
Contract period: 2 years with possible extension
Contract type: Local (open to Ugandan nationals only)
Desired Start Date: a.s.a.p in May or June, 2014
Minimum Experience : 10 (Years)
Job Type : Full Time
Brief Company Profile:
SNV is a not-for-profi t international development organisation founded in
1965. Today we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 countries across
Asia, Africa and Latin America. We support people to develop the capabilities,
services and opportunities required to live healthy, productive and fulfi lling
lives, while sustainably using the natural resources they depend on.
SNV has been working in Uganda since 1989 supporting activities in 108
districts. Our focus is in three sectors: Agriculture; Renewable Energy; and Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene. Our advisory services are in line with
Ugandan policies and are tailored for specifi c Ugandan organisations and
districts.
The Uganda Domestic Biogas Programme (UDBP) is part of the Africa Biogas
Partnership Programme (ABPP) started in 2009, funded by the Dutch government,
managed by HIVOS and implemented with SNV technical
assistance. The program helps develop a commercially viable, marketoriented
biogas sector that supports the use of domestic biogas plants as a local,
sustainable energy source. Domestic biogas plants help individual
households to sustainably reduce dependence on fi rewood and expensive
fossil fuels, saving them time and money. Other advantages include reduced
deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, and improved public health – in
particular for women and children – by providing smokeless cooking.
Employment is created through the set-up of bio digester construction
enterprises. The UDBP focuses on developing private sector initiatives, quality
standards, fi nancial solutions and others to overcome the challenges for end
users and bio digester construction enterprises, while developing a sustainable
biogas market. The programme also looks to improving the use of bio slurry to
improve crop yield and income for farmers.
Main Responsibilities
• Project Management: manage the planning, implementation, risks and
deliverables of biogas projects; lead cross functional team and coach teams of
SNV advisors and local implementing partners; manage deadlines and budgets and
reporting to donors.
• Delivery of Renewable Energy advisory services: evaluate, select and
provide advisory services to
implementing partners, service providers and other stakeholders; provide
market intelligence, financial
brokering, evidence-based advocacy that promotes an enabling legal and
policy environment.
• Business development: design competitive project proposals and develop
new strategic initiatives to scale biogas and integrated renewable energy.
• External representation: represent SNV in meetings with government,
public and private investors and other (inter)national development partners.
Develop written cases to be published.
Candidate profile
• Master degree in energy, environment, agribusiness or related fi elds;
• Ten years of relevant working experience in renewable energy,
agribusiness or business development in for-profi t or non-profi t
organization;
• Proven experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation,
reporting and fi nancial management of not less than five years.
• Proven experience in advisory services including capacity building,
empowerment, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes and business
development.
• Proven experience with business development, programme design, proposal
writing, international donor and private investor relationship management.
• Experience in developing small to medium size enterprises and
distribution channels in rural context.
• Experience with fi nancial institutions at the village level (SACCO,
VSLA) and national level.
• Experience in inclusive business, climate-smart agriculture, youth entrepreneurship,
gender mainstreaming and governance is an added advantage.
• A mature, self-motivated implementer with excellent leadership, teamwork,
coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills. Profi cient in
MS Word & Excel at advanced level.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
Mode of Application:
Candidates should apply by sending:
i) A motivation letter;
ii) An updated Curriculum Vitae;
iii) Names and contact details of two professional referees.
iv) Concrete examples of proven experiences as indicated above will be an
added value.
Applications should be sent via email to uganda@snvworld.org before 17:00
(Ugandan time), 4th May , 2014
For more information on SNV, please refer to our website:
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply
