Oil & Gas Careers – Enterprise Development Officer – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: Enterprise Development Officer
Organization: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The Enterprise Development Officer will report to the Senior National Content Officer, Capacity Building and is responsible for monitoring and regulating local enterprise development for oil and gas operations in the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and advise on the compliance with the requirements of the laws regarding supplier development
- Ensure the IOC Supplier Development Plans are prepared, submitted and in line with the regulations.
- Coordinate the development of guidelines for supplier development in the Oil and Gas Sector
- Support the development of a strategy for local enterprises development in the Oil and Gas supply value chain
- Facilitate the establishment of business partnerships and joint ventures between local enterprises and international suppliers
- Coordinate and ensure adequate and timely implementation of supplier development programs planned by the IOCs, contractors and subcontractors.
- Contribute towards the analysis of local enterprise capacities to competitively supply the industry.
- Assist in organizing, identifying, and mobilizing local enterprises to effectively participate in oil and Gas activities.
- Support the review and updating of the National Supplier Data Base
- Monitor, evaluate and provide periodical reports on participation of Ugandan enterprises in the Oil and Gas sector
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Enterprise Development Officer job placement must hold an honors bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Education, Project Planning and Management or any other related discipline from an internationally recognized university.
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience gained from a reputable organisation.
- Demonstrated experience working in enterprise development assignments
- A qualification/certificate in the oil and gas sector from a recognized institution
- Internationally recognized professional qualifications or membership of nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies.
- Good Knowledge of the policies, laws, regulations and guidelines regarding National Content.
- Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Proven track record of outstanding performance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
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NOTE:
- ONLY online applications will be considered.
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
- All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
Deadline: 18th March 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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