Job Title: Executive Director
Organisation: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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.
Job Summary: The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and a full-time employee of the Authority. The Executive Director is in the performance of his or her functions, answerable to the Board of Directors of the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Subject to the Act and to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Executive Director shall-
- Initiate and implement the policies and programmes of the Authority and report on them to the Board and ensure that the agreed objectives, targets and service standards are met;
- Be responsible for the proper management of the property of the Authority;
- Manage the staff of the Authority;
- Develop and oversee an operating plan to guide the Authority in performing its functions;
- Co-operate with lead agencies and organisations in matters related to the petroleum sector;
- Develop an economic, efficient and cost effective internal management structure;
- Provide advice as required on all matters which fall within the area of the Authority’s responsibility; and,
- Perform any other duty necessary for the implementation of this Act as may be assigned to him or her by the Board.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s Degree in petroleum geosciences, petroleum engineering, petroleum management, petroleum law or petroleum taxation and finance from a recognized university.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in physical sciences, industrial chemistry, engineering, economics, finance, taxation, law or a related field from a recognized university.
Experience
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience, including 10 years in oil and gas, at Senior Management level.
Skills and Competencies: PAU seeks a dynamic visionary and strategic Executive Director with a distinguished record of leadership in regulatory governance in the oil & gas sector or related technical fields. The candidate shall demonstrate, amongst others, the majority of the qualities listed below;-_
- Technical and Regulatory Expertise in petroleum sector governance, policy implementation, compliance oversight, and standards enforcement.
- Governance and Strategic Leadership capabilities, with proven experience in driving institutional performance and transformation
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Sustainability, National Content frameworks. Risk Management, and Financial Stewardship required fora modern petroleum regulator.
- Good Communication, Negotiation, Stakeholder and Diplomacy Skills, enabling effective engagement with government, industry, development partners, and communities.
- Integrity, Professionalism, and Ethical Conduct, essential for safeguarding national interests and ensuring transparent resource management.
- Ability to Lead and Inspire Multidisciplinary Technical teams,
- strengthen organisational systems, and navigate complex regulatory and operational environments.
Key Expectations
The Executive Director will provide strategic direction, ensure strong regulatory oversight, champion institutional excellence; advance the PAU’s mandate with unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and international best practice; and advance Uganda’s long-term national development agenda
How to Apply:
Interested Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes for the above positions are invited to send their applications via email to [email protected]
Deadline: 2nd January 2026
Note:
- ONLY applications submitted by email will be considered. Applications submitted physically will not be accepted.
- Applicants are required to scan and attach only CERTIFIED copies of ALL the basic qualifications, including Degree certificates and Transcripts. Diploma certificates and Transcripts, A-level and O-level certificates. The attachments to the email should be in a zipped folder and should not exceed 10MB in size.
- Academic documents for the successful candidate will be vetted, and background checks conducted before the candidate is considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The appointment shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months, and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
- Please forward any enquiries regarding this advert to [email protected]
PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money to any applicant for employment in its Service”
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180