Renewable Energy Project Coordinator At ZOA

Position : Renewable Energy Project Coordinator (for Nationals only)

Starting date : December 2021
Duty station : (West-Nile)
Reports to : Project Manager
Date of posting : 3rd November 2021
About ZOA
ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.
In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Nwoya), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security.
ZOA is looking for a:
Renewable Energy Project Coordinator (1 position) for West Nile
About the position
The Renewable Energy Project Coordinator, with support from the Programme Manager (PGM), is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the activities of ZOA specific project (s) assigned to him/her. The PC will work closely alongside other ZOA livelihoods project teams, to ensure coordinated and integrated support to project participants.
The Renewable energy project in West Nile has a 20 month implementation timeframe (2021-2023) focusing on support to households and supply chain actors in renewable energy. The initial focus of the role is on biomass energy, with the possibility that this will broaden to include solar technologies, with the award of new funding in 2022.
The PC is responsible for day to day implementation of the project, with the project team, including:

• Promote uptake of renewable energy solutions among refugee and host communities
• Work with the private sector and value chain actors of renewable energy solutions and products (e.g. solar companies, charcoal traders, renewable energy associations etc) to ensure energy products and solutions are affordable and available.
• Establish collaborations with development partners engaged in promotion of renewable energy (GIZ, Endev, UNHCR etc), OPM and District Local Governments in West Nile region.
• Coordinate activities (awareness) to scale up the uptake of sustainable and efficient energy products and solutions through market and community education
• Facilitate training on building and use of renewable energy products and solution in households and businesses and other value chain actors and conduct orientation/training on their use and repair
• Plan and support end-customer and other value chain actor’s financing schemes by creating relationship with formal financial actors and other mobile companies.
• Work with SPOs and village agents to ensure dissemination renewable energies among saving
• Strengthen the value chain of renewable energy supply/value chain to ensure smooth flow from sources to final destinations.

Main activities
Tasks, responsibilities, results

• Implements project activities in relation to the project proposal to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
• Supports project field team members and possible community volunteers in day to day implementation;
• Strengthens a culture of innovation among the field staff;
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.

Reporting

• Provide timely and accurate written monthly reports;
• Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
• Prepare and submit well written success stories;
• Contribute to annual reports and implementation plans;
• Organize efficient and effective monitoring and data recording systems of activities in the project;
• Provide verbal and written reports to ZOA management when required;
• Ensure timely data collection and entering in to the database for easy retrieval.

Representation and coordination

• Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups;
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings concerning the project.

Human Resource Management

• Ensure the staff under supervision have weekly and monthly targets;
• Conduct weekly or monthly meeting to achieve targets;
• Conduct staff appraisal/evaluation as per ZOA’s policy;
• Provide technical support through coaching and mentorship of staff for quality implementation of project activities.

Procurement and finance

• Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
• Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
• Provide appropriate codes for expenses.

Contacts

• External contacts:
• Local government actors and relevant district offices;
• Key project specific sector actors.

Internal contacts:

• ZOA Management;
• Members of the project team (Senior/Project Officers);
• Other project teams, particularly SUPREME project team;
• Support staff.

Supervises

• (Senior) Project Officers and other staff as assigned
• Volunteers on the project

Competencies
Knowledge & Experience:
Essential

• Degree in Agricultural Sciences (Crop production, Forestry), Environmental Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, and related fields; Specialized training as TOT in ERI, PIP and FFS methodology is a plus.
• At least 3 years successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;

Desired

• Working experience in a humanitarian setting is an added advantage;
• Experience with large project funded by institutional donors;
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and languages;
• Proven experience in implementing clean/renewable energy projects.

Skills

• Excellent spoken and written command of English;
• Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
• Provides regular feedback, acknowledges success and the need for improvement with project team;
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license.

Competencies – behavior and attitude

• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity/)
• Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
• Able to bridge differences and bring people together from different backgrounds
• High level of integrity
• Motivated to work independently / self-managing

Special requirements
Duty station is the ZOA office in Arua with regular visits to project locations in West Nile