Job Title: Grants Officer
Organisation: Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager Results-based Financing and Clean Cooking at UECCC.
About US:
Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) is a Government of Uganda Company in place to facilitate investments in Uganda’s Renewable Energy Sector. The UECCC’s main objective is to provide financial, technical and other support for renewable energy development in Uganda with particular focus on enabling private sector participation.
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at UECCC will be established as part of the UECCC Organogram to implement the financial intermediation component for increasing energy access through stand-alone solar technologies, financing of internal wiring of premises, promotion of efficient appliances for productive uses, and clean cooking solutions nationwide (at households and institutional level), including in refugees hosting districts. The UECCC will also support electrification of public institutions, including public schools, public health centres, public water supply systems and so on, through stand-alone solar technologies.
Job Summary: The Grants Officer will support the Program Manager – Results-based Financing and Clean Cooking during the implementation of Results-based Financing activities aimed at increasing the uptake of clean cooking technologies and solar systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Grants Officer will be dedicated to the implementation of the EASP project and will have the following duties and responsibilities. He/she will support implementation of the Results-based Financing and Clean Cooking Program in accordance with the Project’s Operations Manual, including but not limited to:
- Initiating results-based payments to eligible solar companies and/or clean cooking companies in line with documented eligibility criteria
- Obtaining required documentation and approvals from other stakeholders where applicable
- Maintaining a chronological record of all the necessary grant processing documentation
- participate in joint periodic (at least quarterly) monitoring visits to sample installations made under the program
- Provide input in the preparation of periodic reports covering all key aspects of the program
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold an Honours degree in a Business or Science related field from a recognised University
- Master’s degree in business or science related field from a recognized university will be an added advantage
- At least three (3) years of relevant work experience with reputable a bank or financial services organisations.
- Demonstrable experience working with Government or non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on projects financed by Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank, AfDB, AFD, KfW, UN, etc. will be an added advantage
- Demonstrable experience in results-based financing mechanisms for service/equipment delivery in the energy, water, agriculture, or other sectors will be an added advantage
- Good interpersonal, communication skills and ability to work with teams in the organisation at all levels
- Must be self-driven with ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and deliver amidst tight deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
How to Apply:
All candidates should fill the online application form at the link below.
Deadline: 8th September 2022
NB:
Each individual may 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.
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