Ecological Christian Organization (ECO) is a national, non-partisan, Non-Governmental Organization legally registered in Uganda under registration (number S.5914/5509). The head offices are located on Plot 2140, Old Kira Road, Bukoto Kampala-Uganda. The organisation aims to improve the quality of life and sustainable livelihoods of the poor and vulnerable groups in Uganda while building a sustainable future. ECO supports communities and the country and global sustainable development agendas through the core programs of Natural Resources Governance, Climate Change and Resilience and Ecosystems Restoration and Management. Find out more at www.ecouganda.org
About the Project
Ecological Christian Organisation (ECO) in partnership World Wide Fund for Nature Uganda Country Office (WWF-UCO) with funding from the Germany Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is implementing a ‘Multi Actor Partnerships (MAPs) for Implementing National Determined Contributions(NDCs) with 100% Renewable Energy (RE) for All in the Global South’ project. The project brings together key stakeholders into a MAP to drive Renewable Energy deployment, including identification of action areas that will be feed into the 100% Renewable Energy pathways in Uganda, Nepal and Vietnam. The project follows the 2015, parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting of parties’ landmark agreement to combat climate change and adapt to its impacts, with enhanced support to assist developing countries. Parties to the Paris Agreement have submitted Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) putting forward their ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. In order to achieve the Paris Agreement’s objectives, GHG emissions need to reach net zero latest by 2050. Therefore, a complete decarbonisation and shift to 100% Renewable Energy (RE) sources across all sectors is needed.
ECO therefore, desires to hire a Project Manager who will lead, administer and organise all project activities in cooperation with and under the leadership of the Programs Director. The Project Manager will be responsible for the management, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the project activities in Uganda. The position will require the successful candidate 100% time allocation for successful project implementation and management.
Building partnerships and networks with target corporates, businesses, and other related stakeholders, implementing partners and countries;
ensuring the project supports and builds into ECO’s Climate and Renewable Energy program, further program development and fundraising,
ensuring effective advocacy, representation, communication, networking with stakeholders,
ensuring adequate documentation, relevant records keeping and reporting.
Additional Resources mobilisation to further the project.
NOTE: Refer to annex 1 for details about Job roles and responsibilities herein
Required Qualifications, Skills, Values and Competencies:
Academic and training qualifications related to Environmental studies, Renewable energy, Climate studies, Policy, Project Management, or any related field.
At least 3 years of practical experience in the renewable/sustainable energy, low carbon energy generation sectors, awareness of key industry developments, carbon trade schemes, sustainable development and working with multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge and experience of renewable energy technologies, climate and energy advocacy, and national carbon targets among related issues especially in developing countries. Effective project management skills and working in a dynamic, inclusive environment and partnership.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant web tools and software.
Online Conferencing Applications and moderation skills.
Understand, respect and practice the set of organization’s shared vision, mission and values, including mutual respect among partners.
Effective communication skills.
Adequate training, meeting & facilitation skills, coaching skills are essential for capacity building of project staff and beneficiaries.
High level integrity and initiative taking with a positive attitude towards learning and sharing.
Working knowledge of budget management, financial accountability and reporting.
Ability to establish strong relationships with the stakeholders.
Must have team building skills, personnel management and supervision skills.
Valid travel documents.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. Ability to speak other national, regional and international languages is an added advantage.
How to apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae in English and scan/photo of diplomas/certificates to info@ecouganda.org and copy to cissyk@ecouganda.org, stating the position title in the subject line of the email, by 2nd December 2020 at 5:00 pm
ECO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
