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Job Title:       Physical
Planning Officer

Organization: Uganda
Refinery Holding Company (URHC)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Manager,
Industrial Park Development

About US:

The Uganda Refinery
Holding Company (URHC) is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated
under the Companies Act (2012). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Uganda
National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd. The purpose of the URHC is to hold, on behalf of
UNOC, interest in the refinery project planned to be developed in Kabaale,
Hoima District and its associated infrastructure. URHC has also been given the
mandate to develop, operationalize and manage the 29.57 km2 Kabaale petro-based
Industrial Park (KIP).

Job Summary: The
Physical Planning Officer will actively participate in the implementation and
update of the Master Plan for the Industrial Park in accordance with the KIP
Program Roadmap, in liaison with the key stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Designate and strictly manage the zoning of developments and the
  design all the Plots and servitudes in the Masterplan in liaison with
  stakeholders.
• Set up and manage an approval process for the developments in the
  park and the handling of applications for modifications in liaison with
  the National Planning Board and other authorities.
• Preparation of cadastral layouts, and land demarcations, within the
  KIP, including marking on site the boundaries of this demarcations.
• Maintain accurate records of the Masterplans as they are
  progressively updated, and the development plans that are submitted and
  maintain a clear record of the approved plans and drawings.
• Formulate manuals, guidelines and systems for the assessment of
  development plans and modifications in Plot size and zoning;
• Prepare and implement a risk management framework for KIP physical
  planning.
• Incorporate the requirements of Physical Planning in QHSE strategy
  for the KIP project area.
• Monitor and report on construction activities within the KIP project
  area to ensure that projects are completed per design deliverables,
  quality standards and that pre-start up safety reviews are conducted.
• Liaise with the neighboring physical planning authorities and raise
  any issues that may enhance or affect the KIP plans.
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned within the
  scope of the Job role.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
  Physical Planning Officer job must hold an honours bachelor’s degree in
  Urban Planning or Regional planning, Spatial planning, physical planning
  or other related discipline.
• Professional registration with the Uganda Institute of Physical
  Planners is mandatory.
• Professional registration with any other relevant regulatory body or
  its equivalent in the Commonwealth will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of GIS is a necessity.
• A minimum of 5 (five) years’ post degree experience in the practice
  of urban and regional Planning including large housing and development
  estates.
• Experience in the planning of industrial parks will be an added
  advantage.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry will be an added advantage.
• A self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision with
  strong organizational skills
• High level written and oral communications skills
• Must be results-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of
  enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy and integrity
• Experience in research, strategic theme development, project
  management and programming-related work
• Quality orientation/attention to detail skills
• Risk Management and negotiation skills

How to Apply:

All candidates
should complete and sign Application Forms, download
here, together with certified copies of academic certificates should be
addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. Applications
delivered through courier or post office will also be received. Applications
must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents. While
wethank you for your interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

General Manager,

Uganda Refinery
Holding Company Ltd,

Plot 15 Yusuf Lule
Road

P.O. Box 36316 Kampala,

Deadline: 12^th July 2019

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