Project Manager Job Vacancy at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Job Title:        Project Manager Agri Business/Renewable Energy
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

About SNV:
SNV is a not-for-profit 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 fulfilling 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 specific Ugandan organisations and districts.

About the Project:
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, market-oriented 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 firewood 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, financial 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.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in energy, environment, agribusiness or related fields;
• At least ten years’ relevant working experience in renewable energy, agribusiness or business development in for-profit or non-profit organization;
• Demonstrated experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and financial management of not less than five years.
• Proven experience in advisory services including capacity building, empowerment, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes and business development.
• Demonstrated experience with business development, programme design, proposal writing, international donor and private investor relationship management.
• Past exposure and experience in developing small to medium size enterprises and distribution channels in rural context.
• Prior experience with financial institutions at the village level (SACCO, VSLA) and national level.
• Prior experience in inclusive business, climate-smart agriculture, youth entrepreneurship, gender mainstreaming and governance is an added advantage.
• Exhibit maturity
• Be a self-motivated implementer with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficient in MS Word & Excel at advanced level.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.

Job Duties:

• Project Management: oversee 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.

Deadline Date: 04/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please send a motivation letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae, Names and contact details of two professional referees and concrete examples of proven experiences as indicated above will be an added value. The completed applications should be sent to:
Email:    uganda@snvworld.org.