Job Title: Economist
REF No: UM/RAL/03/12/12
Reports to:
General Manager
Reports to:
General Manager
Department: Regulatory Affairs & Legal
About Umeme:
Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution
company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’
Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in
the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of
more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development
Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company. Umeme is seeking to recruit
employees with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions
below in the Regulatory Affairs & Legal Department. The position holders
will be stationed at our Offices in Kampala.
company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’
Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in
the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of
more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development
Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company. Umeme is seeking to recruit
employees with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions
below in the Regulatory Affairs & Legal Department. The position holders
will be stationed at our Offices in Kampala.
Job Purpose: He / She will be responsible
for conducting economic analysis and surveys and maintain Data banks and
producing relevant reports.
for conducting economic analysis and surveys and maintain Data banks and
producing relevant reports.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
·
Carry
out studies/ surveys and analysis on consumption patterns, load profiles, load
forecasting and power factor performance against Grid Code indices.
Carry
out studies/ surveys and analysis on consumption patterns, load profiles, load
forecasting and power factor performance against Grid Code indices.
·
Establish
and maintain data bank on Umeme Annual Investment Plans and the company’s Restoration
and Reinforcement plans.
Establish
and maintain data bank on Umeme Annual Investment Plans and the company’s Restoration
and Reinforcement plans.
·
Create
a database of ERA approved Grid extensions under the Rural Electrification
programmes and produce relevant reports.
Create
a database of ERA approved Grid extensions under the Rural Electrification
programmes and produce relevant reports.
·
Produce
periodic industry performance reports
Produce
periodic industry performance reports
·
Carry
out period studies on tariffs and benchmarking exercises in the Region and
comparable utilities in other regions
Carry
out period studies on tariffs and benchmarking exercises in the Region and
comparable utilities in other regions
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·
A
degree in Quantitative Economics. A post graduate qualification such as a
Masters Degree is an added advantage
A
degree in Quantitative Economics. A post graduate qualification such as a
Masters Degree is an added advantage
·
Previous
relevant working experience should be demonstrated where proficiency in,
financial, accounting and economic skills was essential.
Previous
relevant working experience should be demonstrated where proficiency in,
financial, accounting and economic skills was essential.
·
Excellent
report writing skills are a pre-requisite.
Excellent
report writing skills are a pre-requisite.
How to
Apply:
If you
believe you are the right candidate for these challenging positions, please
send your application together with detailed curriculum vitae to
Apply:
If you
believe you are the right candidate for these challenging positions, please
send your application together with detailed curriculum vitae to
The Human Resources Transformation Manager Umeme
at Lugogo plot 5C 3rd Street Industrial Area or E-mail [email protected] .
UMEME is an equal opportunity employer. Influence-peddling will lead to
automatic disqualification.
at Lugogo plot 5C 3rd Street Industrial Area or E-mail [email protected] .
UMEME is an equal opportunity employer. Influence-peddling will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Deadline:
13th January, 2013
13th January, 2013
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