Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Connections Officer - Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Connections Officer - Jobs in Uganda

Objective of the Assignment
The Connections Officer will support the roll out and implementation of last mile electricity connections under the EASP project in alignment with the GoU’s Electricity Connections Policy (ECP). The Officer will support the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and supervision of last mile electricity service connections to ensure that the targets under the EASP are achieved in a
timely manner.


Scope of Work
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:-

Coordinate and supervise implementation of last mile electricity service connection activities by the Electricity Service Providers and consultants and contractors engaged under the EASP to support implementation of connections within the electricity Service Territories and ensuring clear liaison with refugee stakeholders for implementation in RHDs.

Provide support in the preparation of sub-projects and activities aimed at scaling up electricity connections.

Prepare monthly and quarterly project performance reports and annual work plans, monitoring plans and budgets in relation to the connectivity component.

Plan for availability of adequate quantities of quality connections materials to meet projected connection targets under the EASP;

Identify challenges faced by Electricity Service Providers and other consultants and contractors engaged under the EASP and support them to resolve the issues in a timely manner in order to meet the set connection targets.

Obtain connection data from Service Providers, Independent Verification Agents and other relevant sources, verify its accuracy, and update the connections database. The Connections Officers will be required to work closely with the MEMD GIS unit and Database Specialist to maintain an up-todate and accurate database for all electricity connections.

Analyse connection data and information to establish connection trends and recommend interventions necessary to accelerate access scale-up.

Supervise Independent Verification Agents to ensure that connections made are paid for by Government;

Support the effective management of the delivery, storage, local distribution, and reconciliation of materials for service connections by the Material Logistics Service Provider who will be engaged by MEMD under the project.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Connections Officer-PIU provided these duties contribute to achieving the development objectives of the EASP project.


Person Specifications
Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical/ Power Systems) from a recognized University/Institution.

Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems/Power Economics, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, Project Planning &

Management, Business Administration
from a recognized institution is an added advantage.

Registration with the Engineers Registration Board will be an added advantage.


Experience

At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in project implementation in the electricity supply industry in an electricity utility or equivalent experience.

Specific experience in the implementation of electricity access projects financed by GOU and Multilateral/Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank, ADB, AFD, KfW, China Exim Bank or equivalent will be an added advantage.


Competencies
Technical

Planning, organizing and coordinating

Analytical skills and Strategic thinking

Monitoring and Evaluation skills

Information and communication technology


Behavioral

Communicating effectively

Ethics and Integrity

Self-control and stress management

Concern for quality and standards


Duration of the Assignment
The assignment shall be for a period of three (3) years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.


Reporting Obligations
The Connections Officer shall report to the Senior Connections Officer-PIU.

Duty Station
The Connections Officer will be based in the offices of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala, Uganda, with travels to project implementation areas / sites for monitoring or as and when the need arises.



How to apply

If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of these roles, please complete and submit your application via this link EASP Project Staff Recruitment Application Form.

All applications must be submitted to KPMG via the online application form at the link above.

Closing date for receipt of applications will be August 31, 2022.

Each individual can only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions.

Any candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process shall be immediately disqualified.

All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081.


For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Connections Officer Jobs in Uganda


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