Energy Project Development Manager

Support the development of renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind, battery storage, hybrid power, and related grid infrastructure. Coordinate with relevant government agencies, utilities, regulators, landowners, technical consultants, EPC partners, and local stakeholders. Assist in assessing project opportunities, including site suitability, land availability, grid connection feasibility, permitting pathway, and stakeholder support. Follow up on discussions related to power purchase agreements, tariff structure, project approvals, grid studies, and connection arrangements. Help prepare project development plans, timelines, risk registers, reports, and meeting materials. Organize and participate in site visits, technical meetings, government meetings, and partner discussions. Collect and verify local project information, including land documents, grid information, permits, environmental requirements, and community issues. Identify risks that may affect project bankability, execution, financing, or government approval. Maintain regular communication with management and provide clear progress updates, recommendations, and next-step proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, energy, renewable energy, project management, business, law, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Uganda’s power, renewable energy, infrastructure, utility, EPC, IPP, or energy consulting sector. Familiarity with Uganda’s energy institutions, regulatory environment, grid connection process, and project approval procedures. Experience with solar, wind, storage, transmission, distribution, or IPP projects is strongly preferred. Ability to communicate professionally with government agencies, utilities, technical consultants, local partners, and international investors. Strong English writing and reporting skills. Good understanding of project risks, including land, permits, grid connection, tariff, PPA, financing, community, and execution risks. Able to travel to project sites across Uganda when required. High integrity, strong ownership, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Experience

Direct experience working with ERA, UETCL, MEMD, UEDCL, or other relevant power sector stakeholders. Experience supporting IPP projects, PPA discussions, grid studies, feasibility studies, ESIA, land acquisition, or government approvals. Experience working with international developers, EPC contractors, investors, or development finance institutions. Existing network in Uganda’s renewable energy and infrastructure sector.

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section