Job Title: Economist – Competition and Monitoring
Organisation: Electricity
Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Regulatory Authority (ERA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a statutory body
established in accordance with the Electricity Act, 1999 (Chapter 145, Laws of
Uganda). The Act empowers ERA to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Sale,
Export, Import-and Distribution of electrical energy in Uganda.
established in accordance with the Electricity Act, 1999 (Chapter 145, Laws of
Uganda). The Act empowers ERA to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Sale,
Export, Import-and Distribution of electrical energy in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Economist –
Competition and Monitoring will review and monitor compliance with license
terms and conditions, monitor quality of service conditions of the licensees
and oversee competition in the electricity market.
Competition and Monitoring will review and monitor compliance with license
terms and conditions, monitor quality of service conditions of the licensees
and oversee competition in the electricity market.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Keenly review the commercial and financial
feasibility studies of applicants for licenses and advise on viability - Prepare quarterly and annual reports on
financial and commercial performance of the Licensees - Keenly monitor financial and commercial
performance of generation projects under construction, and projects
undertaking feasibility studies - Develop an effective monitoring and
evaluation framework for monitoring financial and commercial compliance of
licensees to stipulated terms and conditions of the licences - Develop and update performance benchmarks
for the electricity Supply Industry across the region - Develop, update and monitor compliance of
Licensees to Quality of Service Standards - Keenly analyze and advise on the
Electricity Supply Industry investment requirements (Short, Medium and
Long term) and quantify the impact on the tariff path - Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the Electricity
Regulatory Authority (ERA) Economist – Competition and Monitoring career
opportunity must hold a Master’s degree in Quantitative Economics,
Economics, Finance or Financial Economics from a recognized University - A Honors Degree in Economics, Finance,
Statistics, Commerce or other business relevant degree - An additional qualification as a Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) will be
an added advantage - At least three years relevant working experience
- Highly proficient in Economic modelling
relevant to the electricity industry - Knowledgeable about Electricity tariff
structures and pricing levels - Proficiency in computer applications
relevant in financial and economic analysis - Proficiency in research methodology
- Should have good econometric analysis
skills - Excellent report writing skills
- Good team player
- Excellent communication skills (written
and oral) - Ability to work under pressure & meet
deadlines. - Age: Between 25 – 35 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
application letters and enclose copies of: Detailed Curriculum Vitae
(indicating daytime telephone number (s), fax or email address of the applicant
and daytime telephone numbers, fax or email addresses of three Referees) and
relevant transcripts and certificates. The applications should be delivered
preferably by recorded delivery, addressed to:
application letters and enclose copies of: Detailed Curriculum Vitae
(indicating daytime telephone number (s), fax or email address of the applicant
and daytime telephone numbers, fax or email addresses of three Referees) and
relevant transcripts and certificates. The applications should be delivered
preferably by recorded delivery, addressed to:
The Manager, Human Resources & Administration,
Electricity Regulatory Authority,
Plot 15, Shimoni Road,
P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda
Deadline: 24th March,
2017 by 5:00 PM
2017 by 5:00 PM
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