Uganda: Project Manager

Title:: Project Manager

Country: Uganda

Closing Date: January 31, 2018

Duty Station: Kampala

Period: 12 months

Starting Date: March 1^st, 2018

Main objective: AVSI is looking for a Manager for AVSI Energy Programs in Uganda in the areas of Rural Electrification and Improved Cook Stoves (ICSs).

Reporting to: AVSI Uganda Country Representative

Main responsibilities:

1. Implement the UGANDA CLEAN COOKING SUPPLY CHAIN EXPANSION PROJECT (UCSEP) program in partnership with ENVIROFIT and Build Uganda
2. Monitor the impact of the concluded Kitobo Energy Program in partnership with the partner company
3. Scope opportunities for new energy programs in the country

Specific duties:

• Creating commercial strategies for the distribution of ICSs
• Creating and monitoring the organization tools and processes needed for implementing the distribution strategies
• Responsible for achieving the sales target in terms of quantity and margins
• Selecting the sales promoters and the branch managers
• Creating and implementing incentives schemes for the sales promoters and the branch managers
• Supervising the logistics
• Monitoring constatly the sales level, the distribution channels and the payment of the stoves
• Managing promotions and all other activities linked to the marketing strategy
• Creating and Implementing awarness campaings and communication campaings in partnership with ENVIROFIT
• Supervise the activities in Kitobo Island on a monthly bases
• Identify opportunities for new energy programs, and write project proposals under the supervision of the Energy Focal Point
• Any Other Duties identified by the Country Representative or the Energy Focal Point

Essential Requirement:

• University degree, preferable in Business or Marketing
• At least 1 year of professional experience in sales with an NGO ora a private Company
• Knowledge of the ICSs industry is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently, as wel as in a team
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and Power Point)

How to apply:

Send your CV and Academic certificates by email to humanresource@avsi.orgPlease, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Code: 0318-PMENERGY-UGA

Include also:

1. Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.
2. First date of availability to take up place in the field.