Renewable Energy Development Officer at Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Kampala

Job Title: Renewable Energy Development Officer

Employer: Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Duty Station:  Kampala

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Identify all renewable energy resources in the country and maintain an updated GIS based inventory of their location, exploitable potential and existing infrastructure facilities.
• Continuously update an inventory of renewable energy technologies that are appropriate for application in the rural areas, with particular reference to the identified resources, their locations and the communities to be served.
• In collaboration with the Network Design Officer, prioritise suitable renewable energy based off-grid projects for implementation, prepare terms of reference (TORs), coordinate and supervise preparation of their feasibility studies and package them for investment by the public or the private sector or public-private partnerships (PPPs).
• Prepare and propose guidelines on investing in off-grid renewable energy projects by the public or the private sector (including communities) or public- private partnerships.
• Participate in the preparation of guidelines, in collaboration with relevant government agencies, on evaluation and approval of off-grid renewable energy projects.
• Participate in the preparation of short to long term development plans for implementation of the off-grid programme
• Research on and propose incentive mechanisms for facilitating the dissemination of appropriate technologies and their uptake.
• In collaboration with the Community Outreach Officer, sensitize the rural communities and local entrepreneurs and develop their capacity to participate in rural energy electrification investments and service provision.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualification and Experience:

A good Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physics from a recognised university

A post graduate qualification in Engineering or Physics with a bias in renewable energy or demonstrated post-graduate research in renewable energy will be an added advantage. A demonstrated working experience with GIS will be an added an added advantage. Experience in project formulation and management will be an added advantage

At least 6 years working experience in busy public or private or research institutions in the field of renewable energy.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

How to Apply:

Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications by Friday, 31st January, 2014 together with detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to;

The Executive Director

Rural Electrification Agency

2nd Floor, House of Hope, Plot 10 Windsor Loop , Kololo

P. O. Box 7317, Kampala.

Application Deadline: 31st January 2014