Electricity Network Design Officer Engineering Careers at Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

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Organisation: The
Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Duty Station: Kampala-
Uganda.
About REA:
The Rural Electrification
Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB)
established by Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 75. The REB’s main function is to
oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate
the development and implementation of rural electrification projects. In order
to fulfill the above mandate, REA has established a Department for Off-Grid
Renewable Energy Development whose main purpose is to identify, assess and plan
the development of renewable energy resources for extending electricity
services to remote communities with a view to enhancing their socioeconomic
status.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate
    with the Renewable Energy Officer to update the inventory of renewable
    energy technologies that are appropriate for application in rural areas,
    with particular reference to the identified resources, their locations and
    the communities to be service.
  • Work
    collaboratively with the Renewable Energy Development Officer, prioritise
    suitable renewable energy based off-grid projects for implementation,
    prepare terms of reference (TORs), coordinate and supervise preparation of
    their feasibility studies and package them for investment by the public or
    the private sector or public-private partnerships (PPPs).
  • Prepare
    technical specifications and designs, bills of quantities and engineers
    estimates, bidding documents for off-grid rural electrification projects.
  • Coordinate
    the procurement of network consultants and contractors, and supervise
    implementation of their contracts.  
  • Formulate
    mechanisms for operation and maintenance of off-grid renewable energy
    installations and distribution networks.
  • Participate
    in the preparation of guidelines on investing in off-grid renewable energy
    projects, including public, private (including community) or public-
    private-partnerships investments.
  • Perform
    any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant must possess a good bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
    from a recognized university or equivalent. Additional post graduate
    training in power system design, project planning or renewable energy will
    be an added advantage.
  • A
    minimum of six years’ experience of which at least 3 years must be in the
    field of power systems
  • Prior
    experience in project planning and management will be an added advantage.
  • Significant
    experience in renewable energy technologies will be an added advantage
  • Good
    interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
How to Apply:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) invites suitable applicants for
the above position who should submit their applications including cover letter,
CV, names and addresses of 3 reputable referees and copies of relevant academic
certificates and testimonials The Executive Director Rural Electrification
Agency Plot 10, Windsor Loop, Kololo, 
2nd and 3rd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: Friday,
31st January, 2014

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