Job Title: Manager Technical Evaluation
Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Director
Exploration
Exploration
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The Manager
Technical Evaluation will be responsible for the Technical Division of the
Exploration Directorate. The incumbent will be responsible for quality
controlling and interpretation of technical data received from licensed
petroleum exploration oil companies, including reviewing and recommending of
exploration work programs and budgets proposed by licensees. He / She will be
responsible for basin analysis, prospect evaluation and resource assessment.
The jobholder will also be responsible for evaluating data acquired through
reconnaissance permits and speculative surveys
Technical Evaluation will be responsible for the Technical Division of the
Exploration Directorate. The incumbent will be responsible for quality
controlling and interpretation of technical data received from licensed
petroleum exploration oil companies, including reviewing and recommending of
exploration work programs and budgets proposed by licensees. He / She will be
responsible for basin analysis, prospect evaluation and resource assessment.
The jobholder will also be responsible for evaluating data acquired through
reconnaissance permits and speculative surveys
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure quality control of all exploration
data submitted by oil companies - Tasked with the interpretation of
technical data submitted by oil companies - Responsible for prospect identification
and evaluation. - Responsible for proper storage and
analysis of geochemical and core samples - Responsible for Reservoir modeling and
Basin Analysis - Responsible for the establishment of the
country’s petroleum resources. - The incumbent will evaluate and advise on
work programs and budgets for licensed oil companies under exploration - Coordinate Technical Committee Meetings
(TCM) between the Authority and licensees - Design capacity building plans/programmes
for the Division - Prepare and submit Monthly and Quarterly
reports to Director Exploration - Plan and budget for resource requirements
in the business Unit and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency - Plan and budget for resource requirements
in the Division and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency - Develop and monitor Division Work plan and
develop performance agreements with all the staff under his/her
supervision - Keenly monitor staff performance and
provide guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement - The incumbent will assess the training and
development needs of staff under his/her supervision and recommend
appropriate interventions - Provide coaching and mentoring support to
staff under his/her jurisdiction - Initiate and implement activities/programs
intended to create and harness teamwork in the Division. - Implement any other staff related programs
as introduced and approved in the organization - Create and maintain a working atmosphere
that fosters creativity and innovation in the team - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Petroleum Authority
of Uganda (PAU) Director Manager Technical Evaluation job opportunity must
possess a Master’s degree in petroleum geosciences or Exploration
Geophysics from an internationally recognized University. - Possession of a Bachelor’s degree (Hons)
in physical sciences or related discipline from an internationally
recognized institution - At least seven years of relevant working
experience in the oil and gas sector, three years of which should have
been at leadership level in a busy and well-organized institution. - Broad knowledge in Geological and
Geophysical data interpretation - Good knowledge of data interpretation
software - Proven working experience in an
organization /project with diverse professionals that requires team work - Possession of an internationally recognised
professional qualification or membership of an internationally recognised
professional body in the areas of oil and gas is an added advantage - 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. - Excellent administrative and negotiation
skills. - 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
apply online by clicking on the link below.
apply online by clicking on the link below.
Click Here (Register)
-> Proceed to Application
-> Proceed to Application
Deadline: Friday 8th September
2017 by 11:59 pm.
2017 by 11:59 pm.
For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline