Chief of Party - Clean Energy (Uganda) at Habitat for Humanity International

Job description

We are looking for a skilled candidate who also aligns with our organisational values that include service, teamwork, stewardship, continuous improvement and respect for others.

SUPERVISOR: Director – Operations (EMEA)

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL REPORTING TO: National Director – Habitat for Humanity Uganda

TRAVEL: Up to 50% to field sites in Uganda

TERM: Up to 3 years, per grant funding

Responsibilities

• 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
• Participate as part of leadership and management teams, as needed

Requirements

• Relevant university degree in Development or Engineering required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of experience managing multi-year programmes of similar size & complexity
• Demonstrated knowledge of clean energy and 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 and strategies
• Must be eligible to work in Kenya and Uganda without visa sponsorship

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2018