Oil Jobs – Manager Operations and Compliance – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: Manager Operations and Compliance
Organization: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Exploration
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 Manager Operations and Compliance will deploy and supervise field monitors and ensure that the licensed companies under exploration comply with the legal framework of the country and the petroleum industry best practice. He/ She will also be responsible for receiving and evaluating data from oil companies under petroleum exploration licenses.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Management of Exploration Areas.
- Deploy and supervise field monitors of petroleum exploration activities of licensees with respect to the relevant laws, regulations and Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs).
- Appoint and supervise Area Managers for Exploration Areas.
- Ensure receipt and evaluation of relevant reports, data and samples submitted by oil companies under petroleum exploration licenses.
- Responsible for coordinating Finance Committee Meetings (FCM), Technical Committee Meetings (TCM) and Advisory Committee Meetings (ACM) between the Authority and licensees for exploration licenses
- Advise on the policies and legislation affecting petroleum exploration.
- Advise on issuance, renewal and revocation of petroleum exploration licenses.
- Coordinate the preparation, documentation, review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan and budget for resource requirements in the business Unit and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency.
- Develop and monitor a Business Unit Work plan and develop Performance Agreements with all the staff under supervision.
- Monitor staff performance and provide guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement in the business unit.
- Assess the training and development needs of staff under supervision and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Provide coaching and mentoring support to staff under jurisdiction.
- Initiate and implement activities/programs intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit.
- Implement any other staff related programs as introduced and approved in the organization.
- Create and maintain a working atmosphere that fosters creativity and innovation in the team.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Manager Operations and Compliance job placement must hold a Master’s degree in Petroleum Geosciences, Petroleum Engineering or Exploration Geophysics from an internationally recognized University / Institution.
- An honours Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences or related discipline from an internationally recognized University / Institution.
- At least seven years of relevant working experience in the Oil and Gas Sector, 3 years of which should have been obtained from a busy and well-organized institution.
- Proven supervisory experience in the field as well as in an office-based environment.
- Demonstrated working experience in an organization /project with diverse professionals that requires team work.
- An Internationally recognized qualification in Management, Law, Economics, or Business Administration is desired
- Extensive knowledge of the oil and gas policies, laws, regulations and guidelines regarding petroleum exploration in Uganda.
- Excellent communication and business-focused team working skills.
- Membership with an internationally recognized professional body.
- 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.
- Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.
- Track record of coaching and mentoring others.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Proficiency in the relevant computer packages.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
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Deadline: Wednesday, 18th April 2018 by 11:59 pm.
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