Scale U1E
Vacancies 1
Reference HRM 48/272/01
Minimum Age 30

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; or Power Engineering; or Power Systems Engineering; plus a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering; or Power Engineering; or Power Systems Engineering; or Renewable Energy; or Power Economics and Management from a recognized University /Institution. Applicants should be registered with the Engineers’ Registration Board (ERB)

Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Energy Officer in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Rural Electrification for performing the following duties:-
1. Managing the implementation of the Electricity Connections Policy;
2. Coordinating the development of Guidelines for increasing access to electricity in rural areas;
3. Coordinating studies aimed at establishing the need and methods of increasing access to electricity;
4. Coordinating implementation of initiatives for increasing electricity access in rural areas;
5. Reviewing and approving the specifications for required procurements.
6. Coordinating technical supervision of intensification, densification and connections implemented by Service Providers so as to ensure compliance with specifications and standards;
7. Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating intensification, densification and connections implemented by Service Providers;
8. Coordinating compliance with environment and social safeguards during implementation of intensification and densification initiatives;
9. Coordinating the implementation of Government obligations in the Lease, Operation, Maintenance and Implementation Agreements and monitoring performance of Service Providers;
10. Preparing annual budgets, work plans and periodic reports for the Division;
11. Undertaking capacity building and performance management of staff in the Division;
12. Liaising with stakeholders in the implementation of intensification, densification and connection initiatives;
13. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service.
Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 20th February, 2023. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

NOTE:
In line with Statutory Instrument No. 29 of 2021 on mainstreaming the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Staff, the Common Cadre positions under Accounts Unit and Internal Audit have been reflected under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. At the time of issuing Instruments of Appointment, such Staff shall be reflected under the respective Common Cadre Parent Ministries in line with the existing Policies and Procedures.

1.Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: –
1. Apply ON-LINE.
2. Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.
3. Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates as well as Employment letters for posts where working experience is required.
4. Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

 
Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

2. Application Process

1. Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
2. Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
3. If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
4. Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
5. View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”
6. Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post

3. Please Note: –
1. Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.
2. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable) Transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment for positions where working experience is required plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
4. Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal reports / Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

 
Applicants who will not be contacted upon completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
6. In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
1. Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi-Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
2. Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research, and Project Management Skills.