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1 Position Title: Chief Executive officer Contract duration: One year, renewable Duty station: Kampala, Uganda Start date: As soon as possible Reports to: Executive Committee Compensation: Competitive Organisational context and job summary The Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) is a private sector membership body whose role is to enable growth of the off-grid solar energy sector through coordination, information sharing, building capacity of its members and carrying out joint advocacy. USEA has a membership of more than 95 companies. USEA was started in 2016 with support from Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is Uganda s apex body for the private sector. It is made up of over 220 business associations, corporate bodies and the major public sector agencies that support private sector growth. PSFU aims to strengthen Private Sector capacity for effective policy advocacy and market competitiveness nationally, regionally and internationally. It aims to advocate for an improved business environment and work with Government to reduce the cost of doing business in Uganda. Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) CleanStart programme are collaborating to support the Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) in effectively promoting solar industry development. The support offered to USEA will go towards reviewing and reforming its governance and management structures, and building the capacity of the USEA Executive Committee and Secretariat to provide members with value-added services such as market intelligence, customer research, and business development training and mentorship for solar companies and other industry stakeholders. USEA is supported by PSFU through the World Bank/IDAfunded Energy for Rural Transformation III (ERTIII) Project while United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) CleanStart Programme support is from the Department for International Development for the UK in Uganda. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for planning and execution of the associations strategic objectives in order to achieve its strategic goals and mission. The CEO will be contracted by USEA.

2 Duties and Responsibilities 1) Ensures proper corporate governance and leads the implementation of USEA s strategic plan and activities: Manages effectively all aspects of USEA according to the strategic plan and annual work plan, ensuring that the delivery of outputs and activities and resource management is of high-quality and in line with timeframes and budget; Operationalizes proper governance structures and operational manuals; Ensures compliance and provides guidance to Members on the Constitution and Code of Business Practice, including spot checks, consumer hotline; Reports on a regular basis to the USEA Executive Committee and Members about progress achieved with the implementation of activities; ensures proper monitoring and evaluation system is in place and operational in daily work; Organizes Annual General Meetings, which includes advance preparation of AGM agenda and discussion materials such as progress reports, annual workplans; Facilitates timely procurement of goods and services for the implementation of activities working closely with the Procurement/Contracts Committee, and ensures approved procurement procedures are being followed; Ensures proper management and accountability of the financial resources within the budget allocations; Ensures corporate and regulatory compliance i.e. filling of returns, tax and social security payments. 2) Oversees and ensures a technically sound implementation of USEA activities that are member-driven: Keeps up-to-date with each Member, including conducting member perception surveys to inform member service offerings; Ensures member services such as sales data collection, research, business development services/training, knowledge sharing workshops/working groups, market awareness campaigns are delivered with high technical standards; Facilitates the organization of Advisory/Technical Committees which focus on different types of solar technology/size and delivery mechanisms, as well as Energy Africa Compact Working Groups which focus on policy, finance and business development, and consumer protection and awareness. Tasks include participation in meetings, following up with Committee/Group leads, providing technical advice, producing outcome materials, and facilitating linkages/introductions to other stakeholders that can level up the discussion beyond the immediate group; Drafts or provides inputs to publications, briefs, and other documents related to the development of the solar market in Uganda; Facilitates access to useful information for Members such as funding opportunities, market research, trainings/events, etc.

3 Offers updated and accurate market intelligence to those who want to support the development of the solar sector in Uganda. 3) Represents the solar industry on behalf of Members in a way that enhances the credibility of the Association and the industry at large among consumers, public and private stakeholders Organizes industry position on pertinent issues and writes up industry position documents and key messages to push advocacy effort forward; Builds strategic working relationships with relevant government ministries, development partners and other entities to raise the influence/positioning of the Association in advocacy efforts; Participates and presents in relevant steering committees, such as Energy Africa Compact, Uganda Off-Grid Accelerator; Raises the visibility of USEA, its Members, and Uganda s off-grid sector through mass communication, conferences and other promotional opportunities/materials Raises awareness of public/private stakeholders and general mass about the benefits and practicalities of using solar technology Keeps abreast with key changes in policy environment, regulations, strategic focus of development partners and market developments 4) Ensures sustainability of USEA activities in the mid to long term through member mobilization, strategic partnerships and fundraising Develops and operationalizes multi-year financial sustainability plan including membership mobilization, membership packages and pricing, and other revenue sources; Leads fundraising, proposal development, and contracting to deliver on USEA s strategic and financial sustainability plan; Leads member mobilization; Develops close rapport and strategic partnerships with other industry associations, development partners, investors/funders, and others with a view to link Members with various business development opportunities; 5) Creates and maintains an organisational culture that attracts and builds highly motivated, collaborative and professional staff Leads recruitment and orientation of Secretariat staff Provides overall vision to and supervises the Secretariat team to provide high-quality and timely programme implementation of activities

4 Oversees work distribution among staff; Provides staff with relevant professional development and training opportunities. Education and Experience Master`s degree or equivalent in business administration or a related discipline, or Bachelor`s degree or equivalent in business administration, electrical engineering, or a related discipline with an additional two years of relevant work experience. A minimum three (3) years (with Masters degree), or, minimum five (5) years (with Bachelors degree) of relevant experience at the national level, at least 2 years of which should be in Uganda s renewable energy & power sector in areas of project/programme management, coordination, operations, administration in progressively senior, & responsible managerial positions. Work experience in the solar industry is considered a distinct advantage. Work experience in business management and fundraising; multi-stakeholder coordination, networking, advocacy etc at industry, country levels. Work experience with an industry association an added advantage; Previous leadership experience will be an added advantage. Skills and competencies Technical competencies Understands how associations function and their role in promoting market and business development Knowledgeable about the various types of solar businesses in Uganda their operating environment, and the technologies itself Passionate and knowledgeable in practical terms about how solar can advance electrification in Uganda Demonstrates high business acumen, able to develop and implement strategies, and make things work Knowledgeable about and demonstrates positive relationships with relevant public and private stakeholders in the solar sector Functional competencies Management and Leadership Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

5 Operational Effectiveness Excellent project management skills Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting Strategic Partnerships Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to USEA Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and cover letter with three professional referees to and copy to by Friday, 31 st August The subject should be: USEA- CEO. Please note that while applications are appreciated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.