Technical Advisor – African Biodigester Component Energising Development (EnDev) Uganda. Ref. No: GIZ – EnDeV/TA-ABC/112171

• Comprehensive understanding of the Ugandan Energy sector including the specific trends related to biodigesters.
• Ability to process, analyse, and synthesize complex technical information from different disciplines in the areas of energy, policy development and regulation among others.
• Ability to network, build and maintain professional relationships with government, development partners, civil society organisations, and private stakeholders.
• Experience in project and contract management including steering multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with development organisations is an added advantage.

Other Knowledge/ Skills:

• Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as online meeting and conference tools and optional experience in using energy software design tools.
• Strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
• Highly motivated to work in a multicultural and inter-disciplinary team.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the country.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.

The Technical Advisor - Africa Biodigester Component is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of the project’s activities in fostering the enabling environment for biodigesters in Uganda. This includes working closely with representatives from the respective ministries, sector associations and other stakeholders. Tangible outcomes and quantifiable results are expected.

The Technical Advisor - Africa Biodigester Component performs the following tasks:

Specific Tasks

Support to national sector organisations

• Support the sector associations to build capacity in order to provide strategic input into policy frameworks and facilitate awareness engagement through the development of crucial visibility activities

Evidence-based advocacy & technical assistance to relevant government agencies.

• Assist the preparation of joint stakeholder workshops aimed at sharing best practices and lessons learned in the area of biodigesters.
• Support the technical assistance to relevant government agencies on topics like policy development, sector regulation, technical standards etc.

Knowledge management and M&E

• Assist in the documentation of key events and ensure the proper documentation in internal IT systems.
• Regularly update the technical advisor ABC on key progress of ongoing and planned biogas related activities.
• Support the preparation of reports and project proposals as needed.
• Support the preparation of factsheets, presentations, articles and other communication and visibility materials as needed.
• Assist the Technical Advisor ABC in the coordination of consultants including ensuring proper documentation in internal IT systems.
• Comply with procedures within GIZ, such as tenders and contracts with third parties.

Other Duties/ Additional Tasks

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by email to careers@futureoptions.org. Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only. Please include name and contact of three references in the CVs. Please quote the position and reference number in the subject line. Applications should be received by 5.00pm on the 5^th December 2021. Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.