Uganda
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural
Electrification Board (REB) as 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
the Government’s Rural Electrification Programme.
will actively contribute to the achievement of the mandate of the Investment
Planning & Promotion department.
- Actively participate in the preparation of
feasibility studies for identified priority projects. - Offer technical support to the Master
Planning process for service territories and continuously update Service
Territory Business Plans on an annual basis. - Promote business approaches including low
cost technologies to realize cost savings and bring services closer to
sparsely populated areas. - Maintain an up-to-date database of average
costs of construction materials, average consumption patterns of the
territories, average consultancy costs, tariffs charged, average costs of
alternative energy sources. - Participate in the preparation of TORS for
Consultants for the under taking of feasibility studies. - Handle coordination between ERA and Service
Territory Concessionaires especially on issues related to tariffs. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager
Investment Planning & Promotion.
- The applicant for the Assistant Financial
& Economic Analyst career placement should a Honours Bachelor’s
(honours) degree in Economics, Development Economics or Business
Administration. A Master’s degree in relevant field shall be an added
advantage. - At least three years’ experience in a
reputable organization doing a similar role. - Proven ability to carryout energy demand forecasting,
economic and financial feasibility assessment of the energy sector
projects applicable to rural electrification. - Knowledge of the use of statistical software
for data analysis. - Working knowledge of the energy sector and
possession of experience in the preparation of energy sector feasibility
studies.
interested and qualified Ugandans should send their applications including; a
cover letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of
relevant certificates and testimonials addressed and delivered to: The
Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo
2nd Floor, House of Hope, P.O. Box 7317, Kampala – Uganda.
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