Job Title: Program Manager | Energy Access Project
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda
About US:
Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical development programmes in very difficult places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and continues to implement programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub regions. Mercy Corps is taking a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food insecurity needs through interventions that get to the root causes and contributing factors of economic vulnerability.
About Mercy Corps Energy 4 Impact:
Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ energy access platform, working to improve the lives of millions across the poorest and most fragile regions of the world through access to clean energy. Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.
Job Summary: The program manager (PM) will be a senior member of the Mercy Corps – Energy 4 Impact programs and advisory team and will oversee the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, learning, and reporting of the PUMP UP project for which he/she is responsible. He/she will also provide business development and go to go market strategies advices to the two private sector partners while supporting the roll out of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Action plan. The PM will be accompanied by an Energy Technologies and Business Advisor, Agronomy/MSD Advisor, and GESI Advisor for the technical management of the project and by the MEL lead and program implementation team for activities monitoring and implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Management
- Provide technical and managerial support to team members towards project delivery and professional development.
- Be a champion for the mission, vision and values of Mercy Corps.
- Promote and encourage a transparent, cohesive and ethical work culture.
Program Management
- Manage the implementation of project activities according to the objectives, indicators, work plan and approved budget including, staffing, budgeting and internal/external reporting in close coordination with Mercy Corps and the two private sector partners teams.
- Chairs the project Steering Committee and Project Management Committees
- Ensure adherence to Mercy Corps Minimum Standards for Program Management.
- Be the focal point for all communications and coordination on activities implementation with the two private sector partners.
- Ensure regular and proper project documentation and reporting according to donor and Mercy Corps standards, rules & regulations.
- Working closely with the MEL lead, ensure the capture and dissemination of key lessons learnt and successes of the project.
- Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including local partners, county governments, private sector firms, NGOs, financial institutions, potential donors and other institutional and research partners.
- Manage relationship with the donor of the program.
Technical Support
- Work closely with the three Advisors, provide technical support to team members and ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures
- In close coordination with the three Advisors, provide technical advice to the private sector partners to develop inclusive business models, go-to market strategies and Responsible Business Conduct practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or related degree. MA/S is advantageous.
- At least five to seven years of experience implementing donor funded projects
- Experience working with small businesses and/or energy SMEs and/or an understanding of renewable energy technologies and business models
- Excellent organisation and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple programmes and client engagements, meet deadlines and allocate resources effectively
- Strong financial management skills with proven experience managing large budgets.
- Strong skills in developing accurate and timely reports to donors.
- High level of interpersonal skills and comfortable collaborating with senior level colleagues, SMEs, public agencies, and other stakeholders. Track record managing a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures.
- Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, and good oral presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders; proven ability to develop partnerships and effective relationships with industry stakeholders including SMEs, investors, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Attention to detail, ability to multitask, persuade and influence staff and stakeholders, program management and people management experience
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit their Cover Letter & CV saved in 1 document as PDF of no more than 5 pages at the link below.
Deadline: 2nd June 2023