Senior Photovoltaic Officer Job Placement – Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Job Title: Senior Photovoltaic Officer
Organization: Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager
About US:
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) established by statutory instrument 2001 No. 75. REA is mandated to implement Government’s rural electrification programs. The Government of Uganda through REA is implementing a number of electricity connection projects with financial support from development partners to meet national electricity access targets.
Job Summary: The Senior Photovoltaic Officer will mainly coordinate the implementation of solar photovoltaic PV access activities aimed at accelerating the dissemination of solar product especially among the low income segment of the population in order to displace the use kerosene as a main source of lighting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the implementation of off-grid standalone solar energy related activities.
- Design and implement an solar energy access programme aimed at providing basic electricity services to low income segment of the population
- Design and implement programme for providing basic electricity services for production.
- In collaboration with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards establish a quality assurance framework for solar PV products on the market through adoption of national quality standards, enforcement of quality standards and enhanced testing capacity in the country.
- Undertake public awareness campaigns to inform consumers of the benefits and characterizes of good quality products.
- Provide technical assistance, including training to designated key stakeholders in the solar industry.
- Monitor and evaluate, on the on-going basis, the performance of solar activities and their impact to targeted communities.
- Represent REA on committees and forums which support the development PV in Uganda in various agencies/institutions.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (honours) in Engineering or Physics from a recognized University.
- A Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma from a recognized institution in Solar PV technology or energy related studies will be an added advantage.
- Five years of experience in the PV industry, either in the public or private sector, with experience in design, installation and marketing or promotion.
- Demonstrated capacity to function as a highly motivated and innovative team player, with good interpersonal relationships.
- Must have experience working with rural communities on rural development issues.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their typed applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic documents together with names of three professional referees (and their email / day time telephone contacts) to:
The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope P.O. Box 7317 Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: 12th April 2019 by 4:00pm
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