Job Title: Sociologist
Organization: Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About Us:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd was incorporated in March
2001 under the Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises
Reform and Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145 respectively.
UEGCL is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key
role is to – carry on the business of electric power generation and sale within
Uganda or for export to neighbouring countries; build, operate and maintain
Electricity Generation Plants; monitor the operation and maintenance of its
Concessioned Assets – Nalubaale and Kiira Power Stations; provide Technical
Support as and when required by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through
the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development; organize, support, encourage
and maintain training facilities in technical and related fields, amongst
others.
2001 under the Companies Act, 2012 on the basis of the Public Enterprises
Reform and Divestiture Act, Cap 98 and Electricity Act, Cap 145 respectively.
UEGCL is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda. UEGCL’s key
role is to – carry on the business of electric power generation and sale within
Uganda or for export to neighbouring countries; build, operate and maintain
Electricity Generation Plants; monitor the operation and maintenance of its
Concessioned Assets – Nalubaale and Kiira Power Stations; provide Technical
Support as and when required by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through
the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development; organize, support, encourage
and maintain training facilities in technical and related fields, amongst
others.
Job Summary: The Sociologist will manage Project social
impacts in line with national statutory requirements, development partner
guidelines and Company strategic objectives at Isimba HPP.
impacts in line with national statutory requirements, development partner
guidelines and Company strategic objectives at Isimba HPP.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Initiate and review project documents
related to land acquisition, resettlement, livelihood restoration,
community development in accordance with national statutory requirements. - Initiate, undertake and Review social
impact assessments for planned UEGCL project sites. - Prepare and submit progress reports
regarding implementation of social safeguards including community
development action plans, resettlement action plans, and land acquisition
and livelihood restoration. - Initiate, review and implement stakeholder
Engagement Plans. - Develop and implement an appropriate
grievance management system acceptable to all stakeholders. - Prepare and disseminate information
regarding project social impacts and mitigation measures for Project
Affected Persons, host communities, and other residents - Actively participate in monitoring works
implementation ensure compliance with social safeguards laws and policies - The incumbent will initiate, develop,
review and implement labour force management plans for UEGCL projects - Keenly reviews progress reports by service
providers of Involuntary Resettlement, HIV and AIDS, Gender and OSH, with
the view to ascertain their appropriateness and relevance - Initiate and coordinate studies, surveys
and reviews on social aspects of concern related to projects
implementation. - Initiate, develop and implement social
safeguard Guidelines to be used by UEGCL in Planning, Implementation and
operation of its projects.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in
Social Work and Social Administration, Development studies, Sociology and
Anthropology. - Possession
of a post graduate qualifications in relevant field will be an
added advantage - At least seven (7) years’ working
experience with two years
supporting social safeguards for infrastructure development in government
and donor aided projects. - Skills in capacity building training in
social aspects of infrastructure development - Prior exposure and experience in
qualitative and quantitative research in impact monitoring and evaluation
of livelihood restoration programs - Knowledge of Ugandan legislation governing
labour employment. - Experience in contractor supervision or
monitoring social, safety and health aspects of hydropower or any other
large infrastructure projects at similar level. - Demonstrated
leadership and negotiation skills - Excellent
planning and organizational skills - Strong
analytical and problem solving skills - Excellent
communication, facilitation and presentation skills. - Excellent
interpersonal skills and high level of integrity - Computer
literacy skills - Possess
a Valid driving licence
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs
indicating two referees and their full addresses physically to:
applications with copies of their academic documents and detailed CVs
indicating two referees and their full addresses physically to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL),
Block C, Plot 6-9 Victoria Office park, Okot Close, Bukoto,
P.O. Box 75831, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 31st
January, 2017
January, 2017
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