• Language skills: very good command of English language (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of local languages in Northern Uganda is an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems, IT-know-how (MS Office, MS Teams, Access or Excel or other database program)
• Ability to meet commitments, plan ahead of time, observe deadlines and achieve results
• Ability to express his/herself clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Strong ability to work within a team and follow a common goal.
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to deal tactfully and effectively with internal and external contacts

A. Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for

• Independently developing strategies and implementing activities that ensure project`s targets in the area of energy efficiency, renewable energy and decentralization of energy are met.
• Advising District Local Governments (DLGs), in particular the District Energy Coordination Structures (DECS) with regard to decentralised sustainable energy solutions
• Conducting specific research needed for planning or implementation within the programme component

The Decentralisation Advisor will be expected to perform the following tasks:

B. Specific Tasks

Advisory services toward District Local Government (DLGs) on mainstreaming energy

• Support local governments in incorporating renewable energy and energy efficiency in district planning (e.g. annual work plans and budgets).
• Build technical capacity of District Energy Focal Persons (DEFPs) in 22 Partner District Local Governments (DLGs) in Northern Uganda regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions.
• Support the DEFPs to participate in energy planning of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD).
• Support the DLGs with regard to data management, particularly data on social institutions
• Support dialogue workshops at District Local Government level and between District Local Governments and MEMD

Plan for demonstration sites for renewable energy with social institutions

• Support the identification, development and establishment of demonstration sites for renewable energy and energy efficiency in public institutions (e.g. schools, health centres) to demonstrate the use of renewable energy and/ or energy efficient technologies (e.g. biogas, solar energy, energy efficient cooking stoves).
• Support the development of a partial grant scheme for the demonstration sites
• Support the procurement process in development of terms of reference (TOR) and
• support the installations of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the beneficiary institutions and health centres.
• Provide advice on the dissemination of experience of renewable energy and/or energy efficiency technologies in the district and in other districts.
• Conceptualize awareness programmes and material on energy mainstreaming, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Support the District Councils and line ministries to visit the demonstration sites for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Conduct trainings for District Local Government staff and in-charges of institutions for maintenance and repair of demonstration sites.
• Support in the development of Operation and Maintenance Guidelines for clean energy technologies at social institutions.

Co-ordination and monitoring

• Ensures good communication flow with the partners, regarding the planned activities in programme components.
• Supports short-term consultants and experts of the programme to fulfil their tasks during their assignment as and when requested.
• Frequent exchange with other outputs and programmes to foster synergies within GIZ Uganda
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for the decentralization component of GIZ PREEEP.

Knowledge Management

• Assists in the recording and reporting of results in each activity undertaken
• Provides inputs to the database of the programme on component activities
• Organizes and maintains the programme documentation, filing system in accordance with the programme M&E system.

General Duties

• Is familiar with GIZ-specific planning, implementation and reporting procedures and its changes
• Supports the organisation and takes part in planning and review meetings of the GIZ energy programme, when called upon
• Represents the interests and always acts on behalf of the GIZ energy programme

Other duties/additional task

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

• Advanced university degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy management, energy economics or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the renewable energy sector
• Strong understanding of rural electrification both on-grid and off-grid, biomass and other renewable energy technologies
• Proven experience of planning, seizing and supervision of renewable energy projects, e.g. solar installations, construction of biogas systems or the like
• Understanding of energy requirements of social institutions, e.g. health centres or schools
• Strong understanding of the administrative structure and the planning cycle at District Local Government
• An appreciation of social, gender and youth aspects of energy and rural development.