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Project Manager
Project Manager
- Uganda
The Project Manager will co-ordinate and oversee EASP Project activities to ensure that the Project objectives and targets are met within the restraints of time, quality, and budget, and in accordance with the Project’s Operations Manual. Scope of Services The Project Manager will be dedicated to the implementation of the UECCC-managed activities under EASP, and will have the following duties and responsibilities: a) Provide overall professional project management services under the EASP and to ensure successful implementation of UECCC-managed activities and targets. b) Ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the Project’s Operations Manual (POM) and Implementation Optimization Plan c) Prepare reports and evidence on fulfilment of performance-based conditions for submission to the Project Coordination Manager at the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) at MEMD. d) Lead the PIU staff and develop operational tasks and set operational goals and timeframes to ensure each program will meet the project targets e) Prepare timely EASP work plans and budgets for consideration and approval by the World Bank and UECCC Board of Directors. Create and update project workflows to effectively manage project implementation progress f) Act as the focal point for all project stakeholders and ensure close coordination and effective information exchanges g) Monitor progress of the project on a continuous basis h) Coordinate quality controls for ensuring the deliverables meet set goals i) Supervise the Program Managers of the four financing programs j) Organise and motivate the Program Managers and their respective subordinates to work as teams to deliver to the set project objectives and targets k) Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and longterm goals� 3 l) Monitor and report the project performance, identify implementation issues proactively, and propose solutions including adjustment of POM as needed. m) Ensure that the project is visible, known and understood by all key stakeholders. n) Identifying implementation issues proactively and propose solutions including any adjustments needed for the POM. Minimum Qualification and Experience i) Honours degree in a business or science related field from a recognised university. ii) Master’s degree in business management, project management, international development, economics, finance, renewable energy, or related field from a recognized university. iii) At least seven (7) years relevant work experience in project management position(s) of similar projects/programs with a focus on consumer and enterprise financing. iv) Experience with clean energy technology financing off-grid energy services (solar and clean cooking technologies) will be will be an added advantage. v) Demonstrable skills in business development or relationship management. vi) A high level of interpersonal and people management skills and ability to motivate the team to deliver and work with fast paced teams in the organisation at all levels. vii) Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, multitasking skills, time management and ability to prioritize tasks. viii) Proven coordination and multi-stakeholder management skills with capacity to engage strategically and monitor implementation judiciously. ix) Working proficiency with computers – such as Ms Power Point, and Ms Project. x) High integrity and prudence in handling resources. xi) Must be self-driven with ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and deliver amidst tight deadlines.
xii) Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English.This page belongs to the Job Offers database.
