Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Project Coordination Manager - Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Project Coordination Manager - Jobs in Uganda

Objective of the Assignment
The Project Coordination Manager (PCM) will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the EASP is implemented in accordance with key project documents and agreements as described above, acknowledging the responsibility of each project stakeholder to diligently implement their project activities in a timely manner. This will include ensuring that project activities are implemented in an effective, responsible, and timely manner with due regard to relevant GoU and World Bank policies, regulations and requirements / procedures for procurement, disbursement, financial management, environmental and social safeguards, etc.



Scope of Work
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:-

Coordinate implementation of the EASP including monitoring and reporting on progress of implementation of project activities by the Project Implementation Units (PIUs) under MEMD and UECCC, as well as other key stakeholders including OPM, MoWE, MoES and MoH. The PCM will therefore:

.Convene regular progress review meetings of the implementing entities
aimed at addressing emerging risks, issues and identifying opportunities
for improving project outcomes;
.Take responsibility for monitoring overall project financial status
including regular monitoring of commitments and disbursements
compared to projections. This includes taking timely and effective action
in the event that adjustments to project allocations are needed;
.Collaborate with other development partners, financing institutions and
Government to enhance and expand project initiatives through the
Director Energy Resources Directorate (DERD) and the Permanent
Secretary/MEMD;
.Ensure that quarterly and annual project reports from the Implementing
Agencies are compliant with agreed reporting arrangements;
.Prepare consolidated EASP financial quarterly and annual reports;
.Prepare consolidated EASP quarterly, annual and other periodic progress reports as well as other reports for the GoU including the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Parliament and any other organs of GoU and the World Bank as may be required.

Coordinate the validation and verification process to demonstrate fulfilment of performance-based conditions at the project level in collaboration with the EASP Project Managers at the MEMD and UECCC PIUs.

Manage the implementation optimization plan at the MEMD-PCU.

Coordinate management of environmental and social aspects of the project to ensure compliance with National and World Bank requirements, including monitoring implementation and preparing relevant progress reports on environmental and social safeguards.

Oversee effective implementation within RHDs in close liaison with refugee stakeholders including OPM and UNHCR mitigating endogenous risks and

Proactively provide support to EASP Implementation Units (PIUs) under MEMD and UECCC. Specifically, the Project Coordination Manager shall provide guidance to the Implementation Units on the preparation of work plans, procurement plans, robust project monitoring frameworks, implementation support and such other project management aspects as shall be required during implementation of the EASP.

Liaise with other stakeholders, e.g. National Planning Authority (NPA), Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), to ensure adequate information flow between EASP Implementation Units and those entities and identify and promote synergies which hasten the achievement of Project Objectives.

Participate in public information activities aimed at disseminating the objectives, approach and progress of EASP activities with clearance from the DERD and PSMEMD.

The Project Coordination Manager will be the Secretary to the Project Steering Committee (PSC).

Provide effective coordination to ensure that Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings take place regularly as required.

He/She will ensure that PSC members are comprehensively updated on project progress, issues requiring guidance and decision making are well presented, and

PSC resolutions are translated into actions, communicated in a timely manner to
relevant stakeholders, and adequate documentation of resolutions and actions for effective project implementation is made.

Put in place a system to monitor the performance of staff under the MEMDPCU, respond to immediate staff needs to remove impediments to project implementation, and maintain a dedicated team to EASP.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Director, DERD and PSMEMD provided these duties contribute to achieving the development objectives of the EASP project.


Persons Specifications
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Power Systems/Civil) / Economics / Finance or Business Administration from a recognized University/Institution.

Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Power Systems/Power Economics/Civil),
Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, Project Planning & Management, Business Administration from a recognized University/Institution.

Registration with the relevant Professional Body.


Experience

At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, five (5) of which must have been at senior level in project implementation and management position(s).

Specific experience in coordinating large-scale infrastructure projects (minimum cumulative value of US$100 million across multiple projects) in the electricity sector, financed by Multilateral/Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank, ADB, AFD, KfW, China Exim Bank or equivalent will be an added advantage.


Competencies

Technical

Financial management

Accountability and financial reporting

Leadership and Human Resource Management

Analytical skills and Strategic thinking

Monitoring and Evaluation skills

Procurement, Disposal and contract management

Knowledge of Electrification policies

Information and communication technology


Behavioral

Assertiveness and Self confidence

Communicating effectively

Ethics and Integrity

Self-control and stress management

Concern for quality and standards


Duration of the Assignment
The Project Coordination Manager shall undertake the assignment on a full-time, EASP project-exclusive basis for a period of three (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance.


Reporting Obligations
The Project Coordination Manager will report to the Director – Energy Resources Development (ERD).


Duty Station
The Project Coordination Manager will be based in the offices of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala, Uganda, with occasional travel to project implementation areas / sites for monitoring or as and when the need arises.



How to apply

If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of these roles, please complete and submit your application via this link EASP Project Staff Recruitment Application Form.

All applications must be submitted to KPMG via the online application form at the link above.

Closing date for receipt of applications will be August 31, 2022.

Each individual can only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions.

Any candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process shall be immediately disqualified.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081.


For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Project Coordination Manager Jobs in Uganda


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