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• Responsible for all the activities within
  the Cost Monitoring Department, including initiating, planning, budgeting
  and reporting on the activities of the Department.
• Manage and lead the teams in charge of
  monitoring and regulating costs in the upstream and midstream operations.
• Oversee the process of development of cost
  monitoring and regulation frameworks including budget approval processes,
  the development of compliance monitoring matrices, field monitoring
  parameters for the projects in the upstream and midstream segments of the
  petroleum value chain in Uganda.
• Ensure timely responses are given on the
  day today contractor requests related to contracting, budgets and
  expenditure
• Take part in the development of
  appropriate methodologies for pipeline tariff building for facilities in
  the midstream and provide advise on the appropriate tariffs.
• Primarily ensure compliance of licensees
  in cost management is monitored and compliance reports are compiled and
  submitted on time.
• Ensure field operations are monitored and
  reports submitted on time.
• Support cost recovery audits by the Office
  of the Auditor General and other relevant institutions by leading the
  review of the draft management letters and participating in exit meetings.
• Support the budget approval meetings by
  ensuring the necessary preparation is done on time including preparation
  of reference materials, benchmarking of the budget proposals and
  generation of own estimates.
• Support the process of ascertaining the
  cost oil or gas due to licensees.
• Put in place appropriate cost control
  databases and cost estimation tools to be used in benchmarking Uganda’s
  costs.
• Manage the preparation, documentation,
  review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal
  and external stakeholders
• Monitor staff performance and provide
  guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement
• Assess the training and development needs
  of staff under supervision and recommend appropriate interventions
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to
  staff under jurisdiction
• Initiate and implement activities/programs
  intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit
• Implement any other staff related programs
  as introduced and approved in the organization
• Create and maintain a working atmosphere
  that fosters creativity and innovation in the team
• Perform any other duties assigned by the
  supervisors

• The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
  Authority of Uganda (PAU) Director Manager Cost Monitoring job opportunity
  must possess a Master of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering or
  Economics/Finance from an internationally recognized university.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons)
  in Petroleum Geosciences, other Physical Sciences, Statistics,
  Mathematics, Accounting, or related disciplines from an internationally
  recognized institution.
• At least seven years of relevant working
  experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Previous exposure and experience working
  in a leadership role in an organization/business, unit/project with
  diverse professionals.
• Possession of a professional/ advanced
  qualification in Finance/Accounting, Audit/Compliance/Risk, Cost
  Engineering/Management
• Membership to a nationally or
  internationally recognized professional body;
• Extensive knowledge of the policies, laws,
  regulations and guidelines regarding cost monitoring in the oil and gas
  sector in Uganda.




• High degree of innovative and with a
  proven high level of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a
  team.
• Good track record of outstanding
  performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills.
• Excellent administrative and negotiation
  skills.
• Good track record of training and
  mentoring others.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the necessary computer
  packages.

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