Economist – Planning and Research Job Careers – Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

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Job Title:   Economist – Planning and Research  

Organization: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Planning and Research

 

About ERA:

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.

 

Job Summary:  The Economist – Planning and Research will develop and update sector plans, monitor the compliance of licensees with regard to licensee conditions, formulate and conduct research of policy relevance.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry out Energy Planning including Demand and Supply Forecasts and Participate in the Demand Growth Strategy Implementation activities of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) and recommend optimal projects for implementation in the Generation, Transmission and Distribution Segments of the ESI.
  • Develop appropriate Benchmarks for Economic Regulation of Licensees.
  • Carry out Regular Monitoring of the Electricity Supply Industry Stakeholders with respect to progress on Sector Plans.
  • Produce Monitoring and Evaluation Reports related to Commercial and
  • Economic performance aspects of the Licensees and the overall sub‐
  • Provide support to the Pricing Unit during the Tariff Review Process in line with Demand Forecasts and Micro‐Economic Projections.
  • Prepare Sector Performance Reports.
  • Participate in Electricity Supply Industry Research and Innovation and make recommendations to Management.
  • Monitor the Micro‐Economic movements and propose measures to minimize their impact on the ESI.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Financial Economics, Econometrics or Quantitative Economics, or any related field
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
  • Should be proficient in Research Methodology.
  • Should be proficient in Economic modelling of relevance to the Electricity Supply Industry.
  • Should have knowledge of Computer Applications for Financial and Economic Analysis.
  • Should be below 30 Years of age

 

How to Apply:

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your detailed Application and CV demonstrating possession of the relevant competencies, current position, names and addresses of three referees via email to pila3consultants@gmail.com quoting the position of interest in the subject line. Applications should be addressed to: The Executive Director, PILA Consultants Ltd.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 11th March 2022 by 5:00pm

 

N.B: Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or Staff of ERA shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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