Job Title: Deputy Director, Engineering
Organisation: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a semi-autonomous Government Agency operating in partnership with the private sector and Government of Uganda to drive National economic growth and development. The Authority is established under the Investment Code Act, Cap. 74 with the aim of promoting and facilitating private sector investment in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive project plans that define objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Plan, review, and promote engineering projects related to industrial parks, harbors, and land use changes.
- Identify potential project risks such as weather, supply chain disruptions, or technical challenges and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely completion.
- Engineering Design & Technical Oversight
- Review, assess, and approve engineering designs, drawings, and plans for industrial park infrastructure and facilities.
- Ensure all designs and construction plans comply with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Monitor technical quality and performance of ongoing projects, ensuring projects meet required specifications.
- Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, government agencies, and other stakeholders to align project objectives and deliverables.
- Monitor project compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental, health, and safety standards to prevent legal or operational issues.
- Facilitate collaboration between engineering, operations, and planning teams to optimize project delivery.
- Prepare detailed project cost estimates and monitor expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure optimal use of resources, materials, and personnel for effective project execution.
- Provide technical input for departmental budgets and resource planning.
- Oversee the maintenance of public facilities and infrastructure within the industrial park and recommend improvements, upgrades, and preventive maintenance strategies to ensure park facilities are safe, functional, and sustainable.
- Prepare periodic technical and progress reports on project status, risks, and outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of engineering designs, project approvals, and compliance documentation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
- A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
- Must be registered with the Uganda Engineers’ Registration Board
Work Experience
- At least six (6) years working experience with a minimum of three (3) years at Senior level from a reputable organization.
Competences
Technical
- Project Management and delivery
- Technical design and review
- Regulatory and standards compliance
- Strategic infrastructure planning
- Asset management and maintenance systems
- Stakeholder and Government Coordination
- Quality Assurance
Behavioural:
- Team work
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Communication skills
- Negotiations and mediation skills
- Ethics and integrity
Key result areas:
- Plans, coordinates, and manages engineering projects within industrial parks, ensuring objectives, timelines, and resources are effectively defined and utilized.
- Reviews, approves, and oversees engineering designs and construction plans, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and technical specifications.
- Coordinates with contractors, internal teams, government agencies, and stakeholders to align project objectives, optimize delivery, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
- Prepares and monitors project budgets, cost estimates, and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of materials, personnel, and finances.
- Oversees maintenance and infrastructure management within industrial parks, recommending upgrades and preventive measures to sustain safe and functional facilities.
- Prepares technical and progress reports, maintains accurate documentation of designs, approvals, and compliance records to inform decision-making and departmental planning.
How to Apply:
Detailed and up-to-date CV including contact details and names of three referees
All applicants for the above positions should attach certified copies of academic credentials and previous appointment letters for posts that require experience.
A copy of National Identity Card.
On the envelop, clearly state the post applied for.
Applications should be addressed and hand delivered to;
The Director General,
Uganda Investment Authority,
6th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre(UBFC)
Plot 1, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo
P.O. Box 7418, Kampala.
Deadline: 29th December 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please note that Uganda Investment Authority is an equal opportunities government entity. Any canvassing for favours will lead to automatic disqualification of an applicant.
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72