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Senior Connection Officer – PIU Jobs – Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Job Title: Senior Connection Officer -PIU
Organisation: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is implementing the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project (EASP). The Government of Uganda (GOU) received funding from the World Bank for the implementation of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP) to be implemented over a period of five (S) years. EASP will support GoU’s efforts to increase access to electricity for households, refugee and host communities, industrial parks, commercial enterprises and public institutions. This is intended to spur socio-economic transformation, in line with Uganda’s Vision 2040, the National Development Plan (NDP III), Electricity Connection Policy (ECP) 2018 and to meet the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) of achieving universal energy access by 2030. EASP activities will build on earlier Government initiatives in the energy sector, to support the expansion and strengthening of the electricity distribution network, scale-up service connections within the network, and increase access to off-grid electricity in refugee settlements and their host communities (outside the existing electricity distribution network), and to clean cooking services and technologies.
Job Summary: The Senior Connections Officer will be based in the offices of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala, Uganda, with travels to project implementation areas/sites for monitoring or as and when the need arises.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Power Systems)/ Economics/ Finance/ Business Administration from a recognized University/Institution
- Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Engineering (Electrical/ Power Systems/Power Economics), Renewable Energy/ Energy Systems/ Project Planning & Management/ Economics/ Business Administration from a recognized University/Institution
Experience
- At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience, three (3) of which must have been at senior level in project implementation and management position(s) for projects In an electricity utility or equivalent experience from a reputable organization.
- Specific experience in the implementation of large-scale projects in electricity access related work financed by Multilateral/ Development Financial institutions such as the World Bank, ADB, MD, KM, China Exim Bank or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Competencies
Technical
- Abreast with Standards and specifications of Electricity Connection Materials
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Analytical skills and Strategic thinking
- Monitoring and Evaluation skills
- Procurement, Disposal and contract management
- Information and communication technology
Behavioral
- Assertiveness and Self confidence
- Communicating effectively
- Ethics and Integrity
- Self-control and stress management
- Concern for quality and standards
How to Apply:
Application letters should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and sent to the Ministry Postal address P. 0. Box 7270 — Kampala OR hand-delivered to the office of the Assistant Commissioner, Human Resources Management on the First Floor, Block A. Room No. A111 OR be sent by email to EASP.Recruitment@petroleum.go.ug under one PDF file.
The application should have a detailed CV, National ID, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, Daytime telephone contact, and three referees.
Deadline: 5th July 2024 at 5: 00 PM.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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