JOB DETAILS:

Duty Station:The Project Coordination. Manager will be based in the offices of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala, Uganda, with occasional travel to project implementation areas/sites for monitoring or as and when the need arises.

Reports to: The Permanent Secretary. Persons Specifications

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/ Mechanical/Power Systems/Civil)/Economics /Finance or Business Administration from a recognized University/Institution.
• Master's Degree in one of the following fields: Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Power Systems/Power Economics/Civil), Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, Project Planning & Management, Business Administration from a recognized University/Institution. iii. Registration with the relevant Professional Body.

Experience
• At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, five (5) of which must have been
• at senior level in project implementation and c) Competencies management position(s).
• Specific experience in coordinating large-scale infrastructure projects (minimum cumulative value of US$100 million across multiple projects) in the electricity sector, financed by Multilateral/ Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank, ADB, AFD, KfW, China Exim Bank or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Competencies
Technical
• Financial management
• Accountability and financial reporting
• Leadership and Human Resource Management
• Analytical skills and Strategic thinking
• Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Procurement, Disposal and contract management
• Knowledge of Electrification policies
• Information and communication technology

Behavioral
• Assertiveness and Self confidence
• Communicating effectively
• Ethics and Integrity
• Self-control and stress management
• Concern for quality and standards

Application letters should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and sent to the Ministry Postal address P. O. Box 7270-Kampala OR hand-delivered to the office of the Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources Management on the First Floor, Block A, Room No. A111 OR be sent by email to EASP.Recruitment@petroleum.go.ugunder one PDF file.

The application should have a detailed CV, National ID, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, Daytime telephone contact, and three referees.

The detailed Terms of Reference for this position can be accessed at www.energyandminerals.go.ug 

Deadline of submission of applications: 5th July 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.