SNV Uganda , Renewable Energy ADVISOR

Are you interested in joining an international organisation with a longterm commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a
challenging environment to develop a career focused on shared values and lasting impact?
SNV Uganda is looking for a: Renewable Energy ADVISOR
Based in Kampala, Uganda
(National contract)
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38
of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to
break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.In the renewable energy sector, SNV aims to accelerate access to energy in mostly rural, off-grid areas with solutions varying from biogas and improved cooking stoves to solar PV for lighting.
SNV Uganda has been working in the Renewable Energy Sector for the last four years, providing technical support to the Uganda Domestic Biogas Programme. We are now expanding our work to solar and improved cooking stoves under the the Integrated Renewable Energy Services (IRES) project to be implemented in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. This 2 year project aims to design, develop and validate innovative Improved Cooking Solutions (ICS) and pico-solar PV business models and distribution channels based on market intelligence assessments in the four countries. The project will include Inclusive Business development with major companies, aimed at tangible impact at scale.
SNV Uganda is recruiting a Renewable Energy Advisor to support the Renewable Energy team.
  • Main responsibilities will be:
  • Project management: Oversee the implementation of the 3 RE projects; Leading and coaching a team of SNV advisors and local capacity builders; as well as project financial management and reporting to donors.
  • Advisory services: Provide technical support to service providers in; market intelligence, last mile distribution channels, inclusive business models, access to finance, developing carbon revenue components and support advocacy uinitiatives aimed at creating an enabling legal and policy environment.
  • Business development: design competitive project proposals and develop new partnerships.
  • Knowledge development: Contribute to knowledge development at national and international level.
  • External representation: represent SNV in meetings with government, public and private investors and other (inter)national development partners.
Requirements:
  • Masters degree or equivalent in relevant field . At least 10 years work experience in Renewable energy and related fields , of which 5 at a senior level in a diverse and complex international environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in micro and medium size enterprise development.
  • Proven experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and financial management.
  • Proven experience with business development, programme design, proposal writing, international donor and private investor relationship management
  • Proven experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, change processes and gender mainstreaming.
  • A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills. Out of the box thinker for innovative business ideas. Proficient in MS word & excel at advanced level.
Duty station
Kampala with frequent travel (upcountry) in Uganda.
Contract duration: 2 years, possibility of renewal subject to availability of funds
Desired start date: As soon as possible
How to apply?
Candidates should apply by sending:
i) A motivation letter;
ii) An updated Curriculum Vitae;
iii) Names and contact details of three professional referees.
iv) Concrete examples of proven experiences as indicated above will be an added value.
Applications should be sent via email to pomach@snvworld.orgbefore 17:00 (Ugandan time), 8th November, 2013

Evidence of third-party mediation will lead to automatic disqualification.
Closing date: 
Friday, November 8, 2013
Type of contract: 
Local
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