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• Responsible for geological data
  acquisition, processing, interpretation and archiving;
• Carry out prospect evaluation and perform
  related risk assessments;
• Supervise Reservoir and Basin modelling
• Actively contribute to resource assessment
  of the Country
• Oversee the acquisition and quality
  control of geological data during acquisition;
• Review and advise on geological well
  proposals submitted by operators
• Tasked with the selection of exploration
  priority targets within licensed blocks and advise management;
• Actively participate in selection of
  relevant geological data to be acquired in the licensed areas.
• Coordinate relevant research in petroleum
  and interpretation of data;
• Evaluate geological data acquired by the
  companies;
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly
  reports to Manager, Technical Evaluation
• Plan and budget for resource requirements
  and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency
• Develop and monitor a Work plan and
  performance agreements with all the staff under supervision
• Monitor staff performance and provide
  guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement
• The jobholder will also 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
• 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
  supervisor

• The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
  Authority of Uganda (PAU Senior Geologist (Technical Evaluation) job
  opportunity must possess a Master’s degree in petroleum geosciences from
  an internationally recognized University.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree (Hons)
  Physical Sciences or related discipline from an internationally recognized
  institution
• At least five years’ relevant working
  experience in the oil and gas sector, in a busy and well-organized
  institution.
• Extensive knowledge in Geological data
  interpretation.
• Working knowledge of data interpretation
  software.
• Demonstrated working experience in an
  organization /project with diverse professionals that requires team work.
• Possession of an internationally
  recognised professional qualification or membership of an internationally
  recognised professional body in the areas of oil and gas is desired
• 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 track record of training and
  mentoring others.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the relevant computer
  packages.

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