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• Actively contribute to identification and preparation of new
  projects as well as potential future approaches in the energy sector
  through analysis of the political and economic environment.
• Represent Kfw at sector / related sector events including meetings.
  committees and working groups, prepare related documentation at such
  events and report on the outcomes.
• Support the preparation of ToRs and follow up/management of
  contracts by monitoring compliance with contractual provisions,
  disbursement of funds, procurement and reporting, as well as summarize and
  report on relevant activities of other donors in the sector.
• Introduce the portfolio and related procedures and instruments of
  KfW to the relevant bodies of government authorities, Program Executing
  Agencies and Consultants, and other organisations involved in the
  project), and follow up on their implementation. monitoring and reporting.
  
• Ensure proper documentation of the portfolio according to KfW
  regulations by maintaining and updating the related electronic project
  files in KfW’s internal systems.
• Follow up on project progress and portfolio-related correspondence
  and communications. Identify bottlenecks in the implementation and provide
  feedback to the relevant stakeholders to ensure timely project
  implementation.
• Prepare, support and document missions from the German Government
  and KfW headquarter and Program Consultants as well as follow-up on
  results of missions.
• Interact and coordinate regularly and actively with the relevant
  counterparts in Uganda namely UETCL, REA, UEDCL. UEGCL, and Ministry, the
  German Embassy and German Technical Cooperation GlZ in Kampala and other
  development partners.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics,
  Engineering, Social Sciences, preferably with a focus in energy or other
  infrastructure from a recognized University.
• Five years of related working experience in either an international
  development agency, preferably a multilateral or bilateral donors’
  organisation, consulting firm, or government institution responsible for
  energy, infrastructure or financing OR Project Management experience
  preferably in energy infrastructure projects with a utility or other
  relevant institutions in Uganda.
• Knowledge on the development of the energy sector in Uganda, with a
  particular focus on infrastructure financing and planning, as well as
  implementation and operation.
• Excellent analytical capacity, oral and written communication skills
  in English.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with different
  clients and partners, from the public and public sector, as well as
  demonstrate intercultural competence.
• Proficient in business software applications, including MS—Word.
  Excel, and PowerPoint. ”
• Open and collaborative attitude, service orientation and the ability
  to work in a team, es well as disclose a confident and professional
  appearance.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Knowledge of German is an added advantage.

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