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Heifer International Renewable Energy Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Heifer International Renewable Energy Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Heifer International Uganda looking for “Renewable Energy Coordinator”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 04, 2023.

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Heifer International Renewable Energy Coordinator Jobs 2023

The Heifer International has published a job vacancy announcement on July 25, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Renewable Energy Coordinator to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Recruiter Heifer International
Position Renewable Energy Coordinator
Location Kampala, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline August 04, 2023

Heifer International Job Vacancy 2023

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Program Effectiveness (70%)

  • Accountable for planning, managing, monitoring, and evaluating the project activities in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.
  • Ensure that the Producer Organization (POs) have adequate knowledge, information on renewable energy and solar powered chilling plants.
  • Support the Solar service providers to design and roll out training, monitoring and management of solar facilities to achieve expected efficiency levels.
  • Explore, develop and document and pursue opportunities to scale up and replicate the technology with more POs, service providers and financial institutions.
  • Coordinate procurement and construction/installation of solar facilities in partnership with service providers and POs.
  • Ensure that quality productive equipment are procured.
  • Ensure service providers for Productive equipment provide the required after sales services.
  • POs are sensitized and trained to appreciate understanding of renewables and productive energy use.
  • Feasibility and appraisal systems conducted for POs to prepare for sizing and installations including technical and economic feasibility, environmental and health impacts.
  • Design/ review designs ensuring that they are appropriate to each given context; aspects such as cost, sustainability should be considered.
  • Support the reviews of the Bids received, draw up a set of technical specifications that prospective solicitation service providers will need to meet.
  • Supervise contractors for installation of solar PV systems in compliance with set standards ensuring quality control.
  • Ensure that Producer Organizations have efficient and functional solar systems.
  • Build local capacity for sustainable operation and management of solar facilities to promote productive uses of energy and linking with service providers with POs.
  • Partnerships strengthened with key stakeholders including financing partners in the energy sector.
  • Strategically leverage the private sector, government, and producer organizations periodically to create avenues for scalability.
  • Coordinate the distribution of quality productive equipment under POs.
  • Ensure operation and maintenance of productive equipment.
  • Monitor monthly and report on equipment distribution including cumulative revenue generated.
  • Work with the Business Development Facilitator to monitor the number of clients reporting faults with the equipment distributed.

Position in Organization:

  • Position Title: Renewable Energy Coordinator
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda

Qualification:

  • University degree in electrical engineering and / or environmental engineering with at least 5 years of experience at the national or international level in designing/installing solar energy supply systems for commercial use.

Preferred Requirements

  • Computer literacy particularly in AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Power point, and SPSS.
  • Ability to lead and work as part of a team, flexible, adaptable and patient.
  • Ability to plan own work, work under pressure when faced with competing demands.
  • Innovative, ability to communicate both written and spoken English.
  • Ability to work away from workstation and travelling in remote and /or rural environments.
  • Analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee activities.

Most Critical Proficiencies

  • Have at least five years practical working experience with NGOs and private sector involved in renewable energy.
  • Living in isolated areas
  • Good understanding of the energy sector, technologies in Uganda and networking with energy stakeholders
  • Profound technical knowledge on renewable energy technologies and practical experience in implementing (renewable) energy projects is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in solar energy for commercial/ industrial use is required.
  • Experience in conducting energy audits is considered an asset.
  • Having a business approach to energy and agro-processing. Should be able to write business cases.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in facilitating technical project feasibility studies, designs, including the computation of the associated key financial ratios and benchmarks.
  • Computer literacy particularly AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and other relevant Microsoft Office Suite applications, as well as any other databases.
  • Proficient in communicating in English and local languages, oral and written.
  • Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
  • Proven project management, contract management, motivational and supervisory skills with ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
  • Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities to increase access to renewable energy technologies.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills with ability to relate to individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
  • Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations particularly women and children.
  • Working in a multi-cultural setting and commitment to promoting teamwork, gender equality, and sensitivity to hunger and poverty issues.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work under pressure in response to changing needs and ability to work well in a team.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally on short notice.
  • Sound judgment, professionalism, and a positive attitude with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and in sometimes difficult circumstances.
  • Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

How to Apply Heifer International Renewable Energy Coordinator Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/job/ojHWnfw3

The Closing Date: August 04, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.heifer.org
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