Embassy of Sweden Careers - Programme Officer for Inclusive Growth and Employment (Renewable Energy & ICT)
Organization: Embassy of SwedenThe Embassy of Sweden in Kampala has a broad mandate to promote Swedish-Ugandan relations through political dialogue, development cooperation, trade and investment, cultural exchange and through service to Swedish and foreign citizens with issues related to Swedish authorities. Sweden is strengthening its engagement with Uganda in the area of trade and investment, and has embarked on a new programming period of its bilateral development cooperation. Job Summary: The Programme Officer for Inclusive Growth and Employment (Renewable Energy & ICT) will manage the Embassy’s contributions related to renewable energy and ICT for development. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Actively contribute to portfolio development of the country programme;Oversight of contributions, including preparations, risk analysis, performance review, financial monitoring and auditing;Actively participate in trade promotion activities and contribute to reporting in the field of responsibility;Be the focal point for innovation.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate for the Swedish Embassy PO Job should hold an advanced academic degree in a relevant field;A minimum of seven or more years of relevant professional experience in energy;Working knowledge of ICT for development.Excellent analytical capacity;Excellent written and oral communication skills;Excellent command of English;Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working in a multicultural environment;Possess the ability to adhere to rules and regulations of the Embassy of Sweden;High degree of motivation to promote Swedish policies and values.Past experience from the private sector in Africa is an advantage Prior experience of working with ICT for Development is also advantageous Prior experience of working with innovation is desired Past experience of working with inclusive business and corporate social responsibility.All interested candidates are encouraged to e-mail their updated CVs and cover letter explaining suitability for the post and how they meet the requirements, including three professional referees and copies of certificates to the address below. Please clearly mark in subject field or on envelope: “Embassy of Sweden – PO inclusive growth and employment (renewable energy & ICT).”E-mail to: application@ppg.co.ugP.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda NB: Attachments may not fill more than 2 MB. While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.Deadline: 14th December, 2014 by 2PM
