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• Carry out the engineering and packaging of
  Power generation projects using all available forms of energy (Hydro,
  Geothermal, Solar, Biomass, Natural Gas, etc); through project concept
  notes, feasibility studies, specifications and tendering documentation;
  implementation, construction supervision, and commissioning.
• Works closely with the Division Head of Strategy
  and Business Development to Formulation of short, medium and long term
  plans and budget for the Division including conducting economic studies,
  and investment planning comply with the UEGCL Strategic Plan.
• Develop and monitor project appraisals, tendering
  and procurement and contracting of consultants and contractors for power
  generation plants; including monitoring of implementation of such
  projects.
• Routinely establish and ensure effective
  implementation of standard procedures for project management.
• Assess the needs of the projects in terms of
  materials, equipment, protective wear, and tools and ensure the necessary
  items are procured in a timely manner.
• Ensure that project plans and delivery
  schedules are prepared and followed to promote efficiency and
  effectiveness during project implementation.
• Ensure that the engineering, architectural,
  environmental protection and surveying International and National practice
  guidelines are adhered to in all projects.
• Ensure effective contracts management during
  implementation of projects including management of both the Consultancy
  and the contractors’ contracts to ensure that projects are delivered in
  time and within budget.
• Actively coordinate with the lenders and
  prepare reports to lenders as needed.
• Steer and manage the multidisciplinary Project
  Implementation Team (PIT).
• Actively coordinate the monitoring of cost,
  quality and time performance of all projects and prepare regular progress
  reports.
• Pro-actively monitor the Division’s programme
  implementation and report periodically on the performance of the Division
  including budgets and actual targets achieved.
• Carry out product demonstrations, provide
  project status updates to management and the Board, and respond to any
  field technical inquiries.
• Ensures all drawings affected by design changes
  are updated in a timely manner to reflect as-built conditions.
• Ensures field design changes are properly
  managed.
• With the support from more experienced
  engineers, and project managers, provides appropriate design criteria and
  calculations; ensure proper checking, design reviews, approvals and
  documentation; reviews and approves project material procurement list,
  equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests;
  provides technical direction to consultants, contractors, design
  engineers; and may perform duties of design engineers as needed for
  training and delivery on project commitments.
• Works closely with Chief Operations Officer to
  provide technical assessments and/or project management services for operating
  and/or maintenance problems where needed.
• Develop and ensure effective implementation of
  Division work plans and financial budget in line with the overall Company
  Business plan.
• Establish and implement project risk management
  system.
• Actively coordinate with the Human Resources
  Division to identify, develop, deploy and retain talented staff within the
  division including completing performance appraisals, personal development
  and succession plans effectively and on time in accordance with the established
  performance management system.
• Perform any other duties that will be assigned
  from time to time.

• The Chief Projects Officer should possess a
  graduate Degree and Postgraduate qualification in Engineering field or
  related discipline. Possession of a Post-graduate education in project
  management field is an added advantage.
• Be a Registered Engineer with Engineers
  Registration Board of Uganda or Equivalent;
• At least ten years’ of post qualification
  experience in a large engineering enterprise;
• Significant working experience in project
  management of electricity power generation and complex infrastructure
  projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
  with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Possess excellent communication, facilitation
  and presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and
  industry practices, processes, and standards
• Familiar with international standard forms of
  contract e.g. FIDIC.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high level
  of integrity
• Good computer literacy skills

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