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Project Support Consultant job
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies:
Deadline: 07 May 2025
Hiring Organization: UNHCR
Job Details:
Purpose of the Project Support Consultants
To strengthen project delivery, ensure real-time monitoring, and enhance local engagement, Ashden seeks to contract Settlement-Based Project Support Consultants to assist with ongoing activities implemented by the selected THEA grantees.
The Project Support Consultants will support Ashden and its grantees to:
- Monitor the implementation of activities by the different grantees.
- Ensure timely progress of planned activities.
- Facilitate documentation, feedback, and communication between Ashden and Refugee Led Enterprises.
- Act as a local liaison for coordination and accountability.
- Understand grantees technical assistance (TA) needs and identify suitable TA programmes or providers.
The grantees fall into two groups:
Inclusive investment pilots (IIPs) of £10,000 plus TA and comms support, which will be awarded to twelve refugee-led clean energy projects in Kenya (3), Uganda (6) and Ethiopia (3), (both enterprise and not-for-profit), to test different business- and energy delivery models in displacement settings.
Refugee-led Energy Enterprise Accelerator (REEA) grants of £25,000 plus TA and comms support, which will be awarded to six refugee-led energy enterprises in Uganda (3), Kenya (2) and Ethiopia (1), to demonstrate how, with the right support in place, refugee-led clean energy initiatives can achieve impact and scale.
Key Responsibilities
The Project Support Consultants will:
- Support the assigned THEA grantees to adopt and implement required policy and procedure to manage their proposed project and grant funding (e.g. adopting suitable safeguarding or health and safety policies; developing simple financial management systems).
- Work with Ashden and THEA grantees to identify suitable suppliers and guide grantees through the procurement process.
- Understand the TA and communications training/support which THEA grantees require, and support Ashden to identify suitable local providers (where possible).
- Facilitate communication between Ashden and THEA grantees, ensuring timely submission of reports and sharing of insights.
- Support the THEA grantees in organising or attending community-level meetings or events, including stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor project activities by the assigned THEA grantees, including monthly field visits and more regular informal check-ins via phone call/WhatsApp/email.
- Track progress of deliverables and timelines, flagging delays or risks to the THEA Project Coordinator.
- Support data collection as required for monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including beneficiary feedback, energy access indicators, case studies, and photos/videos.
- Assist in verifying deliverables and expenditures (e.g., installation of equipment, user engagement sessions).
- Provide basic logistical support for site visits by Ashden staff, donors, or partners.
- Maintain a simple activity log and submit short monthly updates for each grantee (template to be provided).
- Promote ethical conduct and uphold safeguarding and financial integrity.
Deliverables
- Monthly activity reports summarising progress, issues, and recommendations for each THEA grantee.
- Real-time alerts on any red flags, delays, or changes in context to projects or project sites.
- Support documentation (e.g. photos, short stories, data collection sheets where applicable).
Before you apply, please take note of the following:
- 📌 Carefully read through the full job description and requirements.
- 📌 Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight relevant skills and experience.
- 📌 Follow the application instructions exactly as provided (e.g., subject line, attachments).
- 📌 Ensure that your documents are professionally formatted and free of errors.
- 📌 Submit your application before the stated deadline to avoid disqualification.
- 📌 Prepare for potential interviews by researching the organization in advance.
- 📌 Only apply if you meet the minimum qualifications to improve your chances.
WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!
