Mercy Corps Access to Energy Manager - Jobs in Uganda
Mercy Corps Access to Energy Manager - Jobs in Uganda
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General Position Summary
The primary focus of the Access To Energy Manager will be to oversee all activities and successful implementation of the AMPERE and STARRE programs, as well as acting as a focal point for EEMRG activities within Uganda.
The Access to Energy Manager will lead the consortium between Mercy Corps, Save the Children/RIL and SNV to deliver AMPERE.
S/he will be responsible for oversight of quality activities and coordination among partners, including Save the Children/RIL and SNV, and responsible for ensuring that the program meets targets, ensures quality, on deadline and within scope.
S/he will be overall responsible for budget management. The Manager will lead at both strategic and operational levels, working with staff to develop strategies for effective implementation.
S/he will coordinate closely with the MEL Advisor at Mercy Corps to ensure appropriate MEL activities are planned, and supervise the management of MEL activities on the ground, ensuring that analysis of data coming from the ground feeds into the learning agenda for the programs.
The position will also lead activities for EEMRG in Uganda, including development and testing of tools to improve energy access for women and girls in emergencies.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Conducting ongoing analysis of energy markets and market systems, including documenting and analyzing observations and results as well as drawing relevant conclusions to inform future Provide leadership and daily oversight for partnership with PAYGo companies at both Kampala and regional levels, including relationship and trust building, development of shared strategies for market development in refugee settlements, joint activity planning with clear division of roles and responsibilities, and regular monitoring of progress and joint problem solving for market development activities, which may include marketing activities, post-sale services, developing connections between potential in-camp retailer and suppliers, etc
Collect, analyse and systematize lessons learnt and best practices to be shared with the community of practice
Act as primary liaison with private sector actors to enter Bidibidi and engage with clients (including marketing activities, post-sale services, developing connection between potential in-camp retailer and suppliers)
Gauge willingness to pay of clients (e.g. equipment’s’ monthly installments) and private sector actors (e.g. renting space in Innovation Center, inclusive of electricity), and develop intervention strategies accordingly
Recommend access to energy priorities and explore, evaluate and present new opportunities that have high potential for impact
Develop, test and refine a tool on improving market access for women to high quality solar energy products in refugee market settings
Convene community of practice members in Kampala and share findings also via webinar at project completion (for both AMPERE, STARRE and EEMRG).
Provide overall leadership and strategy development for access to energy (A2E) activities within the AMPERE and STARRE programs, clearly articulating theories of change, assumptions and adjusting program implementation plans and activities in rigorous pursuit of impact for refugees and host community members
Develop effective work plans and ensure the A2E activities are implemented according to agreed monthly plans and budgets;
Delivering against timeframes, output and outcome indicators
Conduct regular monitoring of program activities and program impact, per Mercy Corps Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and in accordance with existing related guidelines and donor regulations;
Overview program budget and complete financial planning to inform programming including monthly projections and budget reviews;
Write regular donor and organizational reports to highlight program successes and challenges.
Ensure coordination with other Mercy Corps programs,
Ensure the program has appropriate visibility for the donor and for Mercy Corps, and contribute to the development of communications materials that highlight Mercy Corps’ programming.
Ensure the program follows Program Management Minimum Standards, and has appropriate documentation of activities
Supervise teams to
develop work plans focused on key outputs and outcomes;
Ensure team to complete tasks as assigned in a timely, professional way;
Foster a strong team spirit and ensure effective communications both between team members and with partners
Develop and implement a comprehensive staff training plan to build team capacity
Ensure staff receives appropriate capacity building to enable them to complete their tasks effectively
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Save the Children/RIL, SNV and private sector actors working together to develop complementary monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive management structures wherever possible
Support to consortium partners for the implementation and coordination of the activities that fall under their main responsibility
Act as a professional and credible voice for the program, representing Mercy Corps in meetings / working groups on access to energy though PAYGo systems
Work with relevant counterparts to prepare advocacy and communication materials such as success stories, case studies, newsletters, etc
Oversee activities related to access to energy in Innovation Centers, facilitating connections with private sector actors and Bidibidi clients
Provide strategic support to programming on access to energy and PAYGo systems
Participate on the Country Coordination Team (CCT) and program managers' meetings as key platform for collaboration and coordination of core functions
Ensure AMPERE project compliance with procurement and financial regulations are in accordance with the field procurement policy and procedure manual, field finance manual, work plans and approved project expenditure
Provide management support and coaching to relevant team members in market systems development approaches and skills
Work closely with the MEL Advisor to set up robust monitoring for the programs
Ensure regular monitoring is happening on the programs, in accordance with the indicator plan and logframe, and aligned with the program theory of change and learning agenda
Ensure data is analysed, and fed back into program decision making processes through iterative feedback loops
Compile monthly and final reports with emphasis on both output and outcomes as well as lessons learned, good practices and success stories
Create a dynamic culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the project counterparts and the community of practice; sharing good practices and addressing underperformance in a timely manner
Support coordinated data collection systems and reporting formats with integrated communications to ensure sharing of lessons learned and foster a supportive environment driven by achievement
Analyze project implementation strategies to identify constraints to program success failures, incorrect assumptions, and provide timely recommendations
Work closely with MEL team for data gathering and quality control;
Work closely with MEL team to monitor and measure implementation, impact, standards, and operational compliance to identify constraints to program success and provide timely recommendation
Oversee the program filing system and ensure that information is organized according to the reporting and auditing needs of the program. Ensuring required levels of confidentiality.
Conduct regular meetings with Save the Children/RIL and SNV to ensure excellent coordination and quality delivery
Support and coordinate visits from regional and HQ based staff and external visitors, such as donors and media, in collaboration with DCoP and other relevant in-country staff.
Establish and maintain contact with all key actors as relevant for program implementation; Government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector partners;
Establish mechanisms for contacting community organizations, partners and other local NGOs/CBOs
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
Other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 26th July 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps Access to Energy Manager - Jobs in Uganda
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