Specialist on Renewable Energy Investment Pipeline Development and Facilitation

We are looking for a Renewable Energy Investment Pipeline Specialist to develop and facilitate a pipeline of renewable projects in Uganda, identifying B2B and B2F opportunities and engaging stakeholders across the sector.

About the Position

The EU-Uganda Business Hub promotes stronger trade and investment relations between Uganda and the European Union. Renewable energy has been identified as a priority sector, with significant potential for investment, technology partnerships, and business-to-business cooperation.

The Hub seeks to strengthen the renewable energy investment pipeline by identifying commercially credible opportunities, understanding the maturity and needs of project developers and businesses, and facilitating targeted engagement with relevant Ugandan and European stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Renewable Energy Pipeline Identification and Assessment

  • Review and map relevant renewable energy investment opportunities and project pipelines in Uganda.
  • Identify promising IPPs, project developers, C&I opportunities, and other relevant businesses across the renewable energy value chain.
  • Focus particularly on small- and medium-scale projects of up to 50 MW.
  • Assess the technical, commercial, and operational maturity of identified opportunities.
  • Assess the credibility, track record, and capacity of project sponsors and operators.
  • Review the status and substance of relevant licenses and approvals.
  • Assess the status of feasibility studies, land availability, grid connection, offtake discussions, and other critical development milestones.
  • Distinguish between opportunities that are sufficiently advanced for investment or business engagement and those requiring further development.

• Stakeholder and Value-Chain Engagement

  • Engage with relevant stakeholders to understand the opportunities and constraints within the renewable energy value chain.
  • Identify concrete opportunities, partnership requirements, and potential areas for B2B and B2F collaboration.

• Assessment of Support and Investment Needs

  • Identify the principal requirements for progressing priority opportunities.
  • Focus on commercial and industrial opportunities where alternative energy solutions, captive power, or distributed generation may support industrial growth.

• Investment and Business Matching

  • Identify potential Ugandan and European investors, financiers, technology providers, and strategic partners relevant to priority opportunities.
  • Support the Team Leader and Project Team in identifying potential business and investment connections.
  • Provide practical market intelligence, background information, and engagement considerations.

• Knowledge Management and Follow-up

  • Ensure that relevant knowledge generated during the assignment is captured in a structured and usable format.
  • Maintain a structured pipeline of priority opportunities and relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide recommendations for follow-up and ownership of priority leads after completion of the assignment.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the renewable energy sector, energy investment, project development, infrastructure investment, project finance, or related fields.
• Demonstrated practical experience in renewable energy project development, investment, or business development.
• Demonstrated understanding of renewable energy value chains.
• Practical understanding of debt, equity, project finance, and other financing structures relevant to renewable energy investments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to assess investment propositions and identify key issues affecting their bankability and attractiveness to investors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Master’s degree in renewable energy, energy engineering, engineering, finance, economics, business, investment management, or a related field.
• Previous professional experience in Uganda and an established network among renewable energy developers, financial institutions, DFIs, and investors is essential.

Offer Details

• Position: Non-Key Expert
• Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
• Modality: 100% based in Kampala for the duration of the assignment
• Application Deadline: 16.09.26 - 11.59 pm
• Period: Asap, end of September, early October 2026

About the Company

The EU-Uganda Business Hub promotes stronger trade and investment relations between Uganda and the European Union. Renewable energy has been identified as a priority sector, with significant potential for investment, technology partnerships, and business-to-business cooperation.

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