Projects Engineer – Civil Jobs – Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Job Title: Projects Engineer – Civil
Organization: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a statutory body established in 2000 in accordance with the Electricity Act 1999 to regulate the generation, distribution, transmission, sale, export, import of electrical energy in Uganda and to guide liberalization of the electricity industry, manage licensing, rates, safety and other matters concerning the industry.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guide intending investors on the procedure for investment in Electricity Generation in Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry (ESI).
- Examine potential new project investment opportunities for appropriateness.
- Examine applications for feasibility study permits for completeness and adequacy.
- Carry out technical evaluation of: applications for feasibility study permits; respective preliminary technical studies and plans, and advise on
- Conduct site inspections during the processing of permit applications; to ascertain the viability of the proposed
- Prepare technical evaluation reports on new permit
- Monitor the progress of licensed projects under construction to ensure efficient implementation.
- Coordinate activities of the Projects/ licensing task team.
- Coordinate with the relevant authorities to secure approvals/permits/licenses required for investment in the Electricity Supply Industry.
- Participate in energy planning carried out by ESI stakeholders.
- Promote the use of alternative technology in electricity generation in Uganda.
- Conduct civil works compliance checks on operational generation projects.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of all ongoing projects.
- Prepare and publish information on available investment opportunities in Uganda.
- Perform any other official duties as may be reasonably assigned.
Key Result Areas:
- Promote investment in renewable and alternative sources of electricity in Uganda.
- Foster growth in private investment in generation facilities in Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry.
- Advise the Management of Electricity Regulatory Authority and potential investors on the available alternative technologies and opportunities for investments in electricity generation in Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honors’ Degree in Civil Engineering.
- The candidate should be a registered Engineer or registrable with Uganda Engineers Registration
- At least three years of relevant working experience preferably in construction/operation of generation plants.
- Project Management
- Skilled in Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects.
- Knowledge of electricity systems, particularly hydro-electricity systems.
- Conversant with the Electricity Policy of the Government of Uganda.
- Technical innovation skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Age: 25 to 35 years.
Desirable:
- Should be a team
- Good communication skills (written and oral).
- Proficiency in relevant computer packages.
- Analytical skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are required to express their interest by sending their application letters and enclosed copies of:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (indicating daytime telephone number (s) and email address and daytime telephone numbers and email addresses of three Referees).
- Relevant transcripts and certificates
Address to:
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration,
Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA),
Plot 15 Shimoni Road,
- O. BOX 10332, Kampala – Uganda
Deadline: 30th January 2019 by 5:00pm
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