Assistant Project Manager Job Opportunity at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)

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Organisation: Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About UEGCL:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), a limited liability
company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is
one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to manage the efficient
production of electricity power through power plant development and concession
monitoring. UEGCL is the implementing agency for the development of 2 power
projects namely, the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Project (HPP) and the 183MW
Isimba Hydro Power Project (HPP).
Karuma HPP is a Public Project being developed by the Government of the
Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with The People’s Republic of
China. Sinohydro Corporation Limited was contracted as the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
Isimba HPP is a Public Project set to be developed by the Government of
the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic
of China. China International Water and Electric Corporation is the EPC contractor
for the project.
Job Summary: The Assistant
Project Manager will mainly monitor to ensure compliance with the agreed
responsibilities in accordance with the project implementation plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for general project management
    and monitoring as well as provision of specialist advice and site
    supervision of delicate tasks.
  • Work in close collaboration with the
    consultant to confirm the Contractor’s Drawings, review of the
    Contractor’s Quality Assurance Programme (QAP) and Quality Control
    Programme (QCP).
  • Monitoring the procurements related to the
    project, witnessing factory acceptance tests and carrying out workshop
    inspections.
  • Responsible for the coordination of the
    project implementation works in liaison with the Project Implementation
    Unit staff.
  • Manage the site move-out process according
    to the agreed terms of project closure.
  • Prepare a comprehensive Operation &
    Maintenance Preparations.
  • Timely preparation of reports.
  • Perform any other duties as required by
    the Project Manager
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The candidate should possess a Bachelors’
    degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
    Engineering, or Construction Management, from a recognized university.
  • A minimum of five years relevant
    experience in hydro power plants construction
  • Post graduate qualification in project
    management
  • Membership to a professional body will be
    an added advantage
  • The applicant must have been involved in a
    project of the similar complexity i.e. at least 100MW in the last ten (10)
    years.
  • Computer literacy Skills
  • Possess the ability to use engineering
    software would be an advantage.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their applications with copies of academic
testimonials / certificates and a detailed CV indicating two professional
referees and their full addresses to: Manager, Finance and Administration,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, 3rd floor, UEDCL Tower Plot 37
Nakasero Road P.O. Box 75831, Kampala, Uganda.
OR
E-mail to: jobs@uegcl.co.ug
Deadline: 21st March,
2014

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