Oil Jobs – Physical Planning Officer – Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Job Title: Physical Planning Officer
Organization: Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Industrial Park Development
About US:
The Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC) is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated under the Companies Act (2012). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd. The purpose of the URHC is to hold, on behalf of UNOC, interest in the refinery project planned to be developed in Kabaale, Hoima District and its associated infrastructure. URHC has also been given the mandate to develop, operationalize and manage the 29.57 km2 Kabaale petro-based Industrial Park (KIP).
Job Summary: The Physical Planning Officer will actively participate in the implementation and update of the Master Plan for the Industrial Park in accordance with the KIP Program Roadmap, in liaison with the key stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Designate and strictly manage the zoning of developments and the design all the Plots and servitudes in the Masterplan in liaison with stakeholders.
- Set up and manage an approval process for the developments in the park and the handling of applications for modifications in liaison with the National Planning Board and other authorities.
- Preparation of cadastral layouts, and land demarcations, within the KIP, including marking on site the boundaries of this demarcations.
- Maintain accurate records of the Masterplans as they are progressively updated, and the development plans that are submitted and maintain a clear record of the approved plans and drawings.
- Formulate manuals, guidelines and systems for the assessment of development plans and modifications in Plot size and zoning;
- Prepare and implement a risk management framework for KIP physical planning.
- Incorporate the requirements of Physical Planning in QHSE strategy for the KIP project area.
- Monitor and report on construction activities within the KIP project area to ensure that projects are completed per design deliverables, quality standards and that pre-start up safety reviews are conducted.
- Liaise with the neighboring physical planning authorities and raise any issues that may enhance or affect the KIP plans.
- Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned within the scope of the Job role.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC) Physical Planning Officer job must hold an honours bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or Regional planning, Spatial planning, physical planning or other related discipline.
- Professional registration with the Uganda Institute of Physical Planners is mandatory.
- Professional registration with any other relevant regulatory body or its equivalent in the Commonwealth will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of GIS is a necessity.
- A minimum of 5 (five) years’ post degree experience in the practice of urban and regional Planning including large housing and development estates.
- Experience in the planning of industrial parks will be an added advantage.
- Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry will be an added advantage.
- A self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision with strong organizational skills
- High level written and oral communications skills
- Must be results-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy and integrity
- Experience in research, strategic theme development, project management and programming-related work
- Quality orientation/attention to detail skills
- Risk Management and negotiation skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should complete and sign Application Forms, download here, together with certified copies of academic certificates should be addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. Applications delivered through courier or post office will also be received. Applications must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents. While wethank you for your interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
General Manager,
Uganda Refinery Holding Company Ltd,
Plot 15 Yusuf Lule Road
P.O. Box 36316 Kampala,
Deadline: 12th July 2019
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