FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Social Mobilization Officer
Description:
The Feed the Future Catalyzing Partnerships for Scale project will assist USAID/Uganda to increase the rate of adoption of off-grid energy systems by helping to address current barriers to financing. The project will utilize FHI 360’s communications-driven System-wide Collaborative Action for Livelihoods and the Environment (SCALE+) methodology and decision support tool that accelerates stakeholder engagement and sustains local collaborative actions to transform systems. The SCALE+ methodology will be applied within the Uganda off-grid energy sector, with a particular focus on donors and financing, to support system transformation and scale up of off-grid energy connections within the country. Working in close collaboration with USAID/Uganda, implementing partners, and a host of other stakeholders, FHI 360 will provide strategic communications consultations and assist in applying the SCALE+ methodology to support Power Africa and the Global Development Lab (GDL) in their efforts to scale up off-grid energy by engaging the whole system in Uganda.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Social Mobilization Officer (SMO) will work on a part time basis for the term of this activity, planned from March through December 2017. The SMO will be the in-country person responsible for coordinating the SCALE+ method, a process designed to promote collaboration among multiple stakeholder groups to scale off-grid energy. The SMO will report to the SCALE+ Advisor and work alongside an Off-grid Energy (OGE) expert hired by a local partner.
Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
- Support the SCALE+ Advisor in conducting an off-grid energy landscape analysis and mapping exercise to identify all involved stakeholder groups.
- Manage the day-to-day coordination between FHI 360, the OGE expert, and USAID/Uganda.
- Participate in and document interviews with stakeholders to discuss the production, dissemination, and adoption of off-grid energy solutions.
- Maintain relationships with and follow up on commitments of stakeholders and assist in the development of a diverse committee of stakeholders.\
- Coordinate with the off-grid energy expert to carry out discrete tasks related to the project, including support of up to 3 access to finance (A2F) convenings.
- Coordinate and co-facilitate a donor-focused off-grid energy convening and an annual off-grid energy forum with direction and guidance from the FHI 360 SCALE+ Advisor.
- Liaise with the FHI 360 Uganda office to complete the tasks necessary to implement successful convenings/workshops. Draft notes for the summary reports from each convening, and help to finalize the reports in collaboration with SCALE+ advisor and OGE expert.
- Monitor commitments of advisory committee members and organize regular, monthly meetings of the advisory committee in close collaboration with the OGE expert, and prepare a monthly report on progress action plans and commitments and any issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities (social sciences, social administration, economics, development studies or other related field).
- 3 – 4 years’ relevant work experience in program administration or similar environment in an international organisation.
- Experience with energy sector or energy sector stakeholders desired
- Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with donors and a host of partner organisations and stakeholders.
- A solid understanding and appreciation of USAID project processes, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills in English.
- Relevant field experience in Uganda
- Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a variety of tasks with accuracy
- Proficient in relevant computer applications and databases.
- Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow in a field or office setting.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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