Principal Wayleaves Officer Job Placement – Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Job Title: Principal Wayleaves Officer
Organization: Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Legal & Board Services
About US:
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) established by statutory instrument 2001 No. 75. REA is mandated to implement Government’s rural electrification programs. The Government of Uganda through REA is implementing a number of electricity connection projects with financial support from development partners to meet national electricity access targets.
Job Summary: The Principal Wayleaves Officer will head and supervise the Wayleaves Unit negotiate and acquire wayleaves / a right of way for overhead and underground cables for the main grid and off grid rural electrification networks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and define Wayleaves policies and procedures in line with the Agency’s objectives taking into account the relevant applicable laws.
- Co-ordinate strategic linkages with key stakeholders such as Uganda Land Commission, Chief Government Valuer, and Local Government Structures.
- To interpret and examine wayleaves documents on behalf of the Agency and advice accordingly.
- Advise and provide guidance to the Agency on all matters relating to acquisition of land for wayleaves purposes to facilitate implementation of rural electrification projects.
- Provide support to the Legal Unit in providing information to Attorney General’s chambers in matters relating to wayleaves.
- Enforce REA’s wayleaves management policy.
- To negotiate and resolve complaints in relation to acquisition of right of way.
- Prepare terms of reference for Consultancy services for wayleaves acquisition.
- Review reports submitted by the Consultants for wayleaves acquisition to ensure that they comply with the provisions of the executed contracts.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Principal Wayleaves Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Property Valuation & Management or Land Economics or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized institution.
- At least eight years of experience in acquisition of wayleaves for electricity distribution power lines, resettlement planning & implementation including community engagement and negotiation.
- Knowledge and work experience in involuntary resettlement programs developed in line with Multi-lateral Agencies performance standards.
- Excellent negotiation skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in General Surveying Practice & Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their typed cover letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and certificates plus names and addresses of 3 reputable referees to:
The Executive Director,
Rural Electrification Agency,
Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor,
House of Hope
P.O. Box 7317 Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: 16th August 2019 by 4:00pm
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