About US:
GIZ provides customised solutions to complex challenges. We are an experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.
About GIZ EnDev:
Energising Development (EnDev) is a global multi-donor partnership implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) that facilitates access to modern energy services in 24 countries worldwide. In Uganda, EnDev, under the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (PREEEP) cooperates closely with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD). EnDev Uganda facilitates access to modern energy services through market development with the private sector for improved cook stoves (ICS) and solar PV products. In its ICS programme component, EnDev Uganda supports Ugandan ICS companies to increase their production capacity, improve their product and service quality as well as competitiveness and marketability.
Job Summary: The Senior Business Developer will be responsible for the provision of business development support to partner companies. The incumbent will assist the supervisor in his management and technical tasks
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Development Support:
In charge of analyzing the need for business development support of partner companies
Assessing ICS or solar companies regarding their potential for a partnership with EnDev Uganda
Responsible for the joint development of concepts, business plans and growth strategies with partner companies
In charge of developing training modules, materials and consultancy packages tailored to the specific needs of partner companies and their staff Implementing training measures and providing continuous coaching and on-the-job training employing management and decision-making tools
Further partner engagement through regular communication, meetings, training sessions and workshops, exposure visits, quality checks etc.
In charge of the preparation and management of consultancy contracts
Knowledge management and M&E
Updates the head of project and the project team regularly on the progress of ongoing and planned business development activities and about market trends in the ICS and solar sector
Assists in communication, compilation of up to date information on project activities as well as the documentation of lessons learnt and approaches
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree in business administration, business management, entrepreneurship, development studies or other related fields Relevant postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage
At least seven years of professional working experience in a similar position in the energy sector, including three years of active engagement with the private sector, ideally in a management position
Prior working experience with GIZ preferably or a similar organization is an added advantage
Broad knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan ICS and solar sectors, market trends and the specific needs of Ugandan SMEs active in these sectors
Previous experience in working independently and harmoniously as part of a team
Proven experience in all areas of business development described above
Proven experience in the use of management and decision-making tools
Sufficient knowledge about ICS and solar technologies
Excellent target-group oriented communication skills, both orally and written
Outstanding presentation skills
Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Willingness to continuous learning
Excellent English language skills.
Fluent Luganda skills are an added advantage
How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs and a one-page cover letter addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to
recruitment-uganda@giz.de
Deadline: 24th January, 2017