Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Executive
Director
Director
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has been put in place as
recommended in the National, Oil and Gas policy of Uganda and in accordance
with Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013. The mandate of the PAU is to regulate the oil and gas sector in Uganda
including ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in
accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in
line with international petroleum industry best practice.
recommended in the National, Oil and Gas policy of Uganda and in accordance
with Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013. The mandate of the PAU is to regulate the oil and gas sector in Uganda
including ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in
accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in
line with international petroleum industry best practice.
Job Summary: The Director
Petroleum Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Storage (DPRCTS) will be
responsible for the Petroleum Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Storage
Directorate and will report to the Executive Director (ED) of the Authority.
The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and regulating the
development and operation of midstream oil and gas infrastructure including
investments in refineries, pipelines,
other transmission modes for petroleum, gas conversion, petrochemical
developments, and storage facilities in the country.
Petroleum Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Storage (DPRCTS) will be
responsible for the Petroleum Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Storage
Directorate and will report to the Executive Director (ED) of the Authority.
The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and regulating the
development and operation of midstream oil and gas infrastructure including
investments in refineries, pipelines,
other transmission modes for petroleum, gas conversion, petrochemical
developments, and storage facilities in the country.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- In charge of initiating, planning and
budgeting for the activities of the Petroleum Refining, Conversion,
Transmission and Storage Directorate. - Responsible for the review of any updated
designs during construction of midstream facilities. - Responsible for evaluating and advising on
plans and engineering designs for petroleum midstream facilities. - Responsible for the administration of
agreements and contracts related to the midstream oil and gas activities
in the country. - Tasked with monitoring and regulating of
midstream oil and gas activities and reporting compliance of the licencees
in the midstream oil and gas sector with the relevant laws, regulations,
guidelines and contracts in Uganda. - In charge of recommending and advising on
the policies, legislation and codes of practice affecting midstream
petroleum activities in Uganda. - Responsible for evaluating and advising on
petroleum midstream facilities operation plans submitted by the licensees
and other relevant activities. - Ensure and facilitate competition, access and
utilization of facilities by third parties in midstream petroleum
infrastructure and monitor the conditions of operators and their trade
practices to ensure competition and fair practice is maintained. - Responsible for evaluating and
recommending approval of transmission and storage tariffs, levies and
pricing frameworks of operators for transmission and storage facilities. - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Executive Director.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s
degree in Chemical and/or Process Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or
Pipeline Engineering, from an internationally recognized University. - Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons)
in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related discipline from an
internationally recognized institution. - At least five years’ relevant working
experience in the Oil and gas industry, three years in a busy and well
organized institution - Significant working experience in a
leadership role in an organization /project with diverse professionals. - Possession of an Internationally
Recognised qualification in Management, Law, Economics or Business
Administration is desired - An internationally recognised professional
qualification or membership of an internationally recognised professional
body in the areas of Engineering is desired - Broad knowledge of the policies, laws,
regulations and Guidelines regarding petroleum refining, processing,
transportation and storage is an added advantage - Highly innovative and with a proven high
level of integrity. - Ability to work independently and in a
team. - Proven track record of outstanding
performance. - Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. - Possess good administrative and
negotiation skills. - Excellent track record of training and mentoring
others. - Excellent analytical skills.
- Proficiency in the relevant computer
packages.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
their download this form, Click
Here and fill it in indicating the telephone and email contacts for
both the applicant and three reputable referees. The signed applications
together with copies of certified academic and professional qualifications
should be addressed and submitted in triplicate to the following address;
their download this form, Click
Here and fill it in indicating the telephone and email contacts for
both the applicant and three reputable referees. The signed applications
together with copies of certified academic and professional qualifications
should be addressed and submitted in triplicate to the following address;
The Executive Director,
Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Liaison Office Room B 416,
4th floor Amber House,
Plot 29/33, Kampala Road,
P.O. Box 7270, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 5th May
2017 by 5:00PM
2017 by 5:00PM
NB: Applications
delivered through registered mail and courier will be accepted as long as they
are received before the above-mentioned deadline for submission. Please note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any form of lobbying
will lead to automatic disqualification.
delivered through registered mail and courier will be accepted as long as they
are received before the above-mentioned deadline for submission. Please note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any form of lobbying
will lead to automatic disqualification.
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