Senior Stakeholder Engagement Officer Job Vacancy – Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Job Title: Senior Stakeholder Engagement Officer
Organization: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Communications
About US:
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a Statutory Body established in accordance with the Electricity Act, 1999, Chapter 145 of the Laws of Uganda. The Act empowers ERA to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Sale, Export, Import and Distribution of Electrical Energy in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Officer will build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the Authority’s Stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain valuable stakeholder relationships.
- Formulate and implement ERA’s stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Support Departments to effectively consult and engage stakeholders on relevant projects.
- Ensure the Authority’s Stakeholder Engagement Guidelines are embedded in every consultative process.
- Manage stakeholder satisfaction research projects, including developing and implementing strategies for continually improving stakeholders’ satisfaction.
- Manage stakeholder fora, meetings, and special events.
- Coordinate stakeholder contact through the implementation of the Stakeholder Contact Management System.
- Provide content and updates for management reporting and environmental scanning processes.
- Develop and implement programs that will enhance/raise public awareness and understanding of the Authority’s mandate.
- Monitor and be up-to-date with public policy changes relevant to the work of ERA and their implications for stakeholder engagement.
- Develop stakeholder communications materials, including presentations, documents, profiles, documentaries.etc.
- Periodically launch online discussion fora with intent to solicit stakeholder feedback.
- Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by your Supervisor or Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Senior Stakeholder Engagement Officer job must hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences (with bias in Sociology), Development Studies, Community Psychology or Marketing.
- A minimum of five (5) years of related working experience in a credible organization.
- Should have a broad understanding of the consultation principles and tools.
- Should be proficient in the use of relevant computer packages. Proficiency in online fora and networking will be a great advantage.
- Should be a person of high integrity and be able to work as a part of a team, a high level of ability to take initiative, and flexibility in adjusting to changing work program requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Should have at least 5 years of experience in stakeholder relations management in Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry.
- Age: Below 45 years
How to Apply:
All candidates should be delivered preferably by record delivery addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Electricity Regulatory Authority,
Plot 15, Shimoni Road, Nakasero,
- O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 17th January 2020, at 5:00pm.
N.B: Applicants who do not meet the stipulated minimum requirements need not apply. Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or Staff of ERA shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunity employer.