Electricity Regulatory Authority Manager Project Planning and Development Jobs in Uganda

Electricity Regulatory Authority Manager Project Planning and Development Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose:

Lead and Coordinate timely evaluation of project applications, monitor and evaluate project developments and promote investments in the electricity sector

Duties/Responsibilities

Guide timely evaluation of new project applications both at permit and licensee stage for appropriateness in line with ERA’s requirements andSOPs.

Initiate the preparation of permit and license application evaluation reports for Management decisions

Ensure communication of recommended changes to project Applicants in a timelymanner.

Oversee on‐site and off‐site monitoring and evaluation of progress of project implementation.

Manage an up‐to‐date database of all on‐goingprojects.

Implement an effective project monitoring and evaluation framework.

Promote development of renewable and alternative sources of electricity
in Uganda.

Participate in energy planning (forecast of demand vis‐s‐vis supply) for the county and provide appropriate guidance to Management for decision making purposes.

Represent Electricity Regulatory Authority in sector stakeholder seminars, meetings andworkshops.

Prepare reports on new projects & investments in generation for appropriateness.

Participate in the development of work plans & budgets for projects unit and the Technical Regulation Department.

Undertake sector Stakeholder sensitization and education.

Supervise, appraise, mentor, develop and train staff in yourunit

Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Academic Qualifications and Working Experience

Master's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering and Business Administration.

An Honors

Degree preferably in Civil or Electrical Engineering with a bias in electric power systems or power generation plants.

The candidate should be a registered Engineer or registrable with Uganda Engineers Registration Board with in one year.

Must have 5 years relevant working experience in a technical/engineering environment of an electricity generation, transmission, distribution and sales utility or comparable organization

Should be 30 years of age and above but less than 45 years of age.

Additional Skills

Project managementskills.

Engineering design including computer‐based design techniques.

Skilled in Monitoring and Evaluation ofProjects.

Knowledge of electricity systems, particularly hydro‐electricity systems.

Conversant with Electricity Policy of Uganda government.

Technical innovation skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Should be a teamplayer.

Good communication skills (written andoral).

Proficiency in relevant computerpackages.

Analytical skills.

How to Apply

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