Project Consultant - Expanding Electricity Access with Cost Sharing and Financing vacancy at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab in Uganda

 The "Expanding Electricity Access with Cost Sharing and Financing" project seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Project Consultant. Together with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development in Uganda, we will investigate the barriers to household electricity connection, the determinants of demand among connected customers and heterogeneity in consumer types. We will also develop an RCT with the Ministry of Energy to examine implications of loan based financing for residential electricity connections. Specifically, the RCT will test the effects of cost sharing and loan-based financing on take up of new connections, on targeting and on energy use. Through a randomized design, we will vary both the cost sharing and loan terms for peri-urban residential customers, and combine electricity usage data with household characteristics. The principal investigators are Kelsey Jack (Tufts University) and Molly Lipscomb (University of Virginia) and the project is being developed with support from the International Growth Centre (IGC).

The Project Coordinator position offers the opportunity to engage with the Ministry of Energy to develop a collaboration between the Ministry and researchers, to collect and analyze administrative data from electricity distribution companies, and contingent on successful completion of the project development stage, to oversee the roll-out of a large scale field experiment. Key areas of involvement will include: developing the relationship with the Ministry, cleaning and analyzing administrative data data, and developing logistics and procedures for the eventual RCT. This position is located in Kampala, Uganda, and at scale-up will involve travel to additional sites throughout Uganda.

Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will work closely with academic researchers, and staff of the Ministry of Energy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Developing the collaboration with the Ministry of Energy with the assistance of IGC staff and the PIs;
Collecting and organizing administrative data from multiple distribution companies;
Cleaning administrative data;
Managing budgets, timelines, contract worker payroll, and procurement;
Ensuring adherence to data quality protocols, including auditing enumerators, monitoring data collection, and conducting data quality audits;
Participating in meetings with key stakeholders and presenting research findings;
Overseeing human subjects approval applications, and ensuring that all necessary approvals are in place;

Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields. A master's degree is a plus;
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills;
Experience living in a developing country, particularly in East Africa, is a strong plus;
Fluency in English with strong communication skills;
Knowledge of Stata;
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player;
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.

How to Apply
To apply, follow these instructions exactly:
Compose an email with this subject line: ENERGY PROJECT CONSULTANT: Last name, First name
Attach your cover letter and CV in Word or PDF format. Do not send any other attachments.
Send the email and attachments to kelsey.jack@tufts.edu and molly.lipscomb@virginia.edu.

Deadline: 28/Dec/16