REF NO PAU/ ENCM/052/600

JOB SUMMARY
The Economist/Financial Analyst will be responsible for undertaking all economic and financial monitoring and analysis required to aid regulatory decisions and support the development and implementation of linkages between the oil and gas sector and other sectors of the economy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Participate in the development of a work plan, budget and procurement plan for the Department and compile reports on the activities of the Department.
Support monitoring of the risk management framework and identification of risk and/or triggers within the economic and financial monitoring function.
Support the development of appropriate economic and financial models for analysing investments in the sector and the identification and development of appropriate databases and tools necessary for economic and financial analysis
Monitor and advise on the economic and financial aspects in the upstream and midstream operations and submit annual reports on the economic viability of the oil and gas sector projects in Uganda.
Support economic asset evaluations to anchor the licensing process and works with the relevant teams to optimize production and guide decisions on tail end production.
Undertake frequent examination and contextualization of the macro-economic risks in the country and other topical issues and their impacts on the projects in the sector and submit timely reports.
Support the provision of necessary inputs and information into agreements and negotiations between Government and industry players and to the relevant authority for the collection of taxes and fees from petroleum activities.
Support the generation of recommendations regarding oil and gas legislation as well as other related policies from an economic point of view.
Support forecasting of Government take from the projects to ensure adherence to the regulatory framework and secure the optimal government take from the projects.
Support the development of sectoral linkages between the oil and gas sector and other sectors of the economy to facilitate sustainable broad-based growth and development.
Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Educational Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Quantitative Economics, Finance and Accounting or any other related area of study.

Working Experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Economic/Financial Analysis.
• Added advantage
• A Master’s degree in Oil and Gas Economics, Accounting, or any related field.

Character and Competencies
• Risk Management,
• Analytical skills
• Innovative
• High level of integrity
• Communication and report writing skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Financial Analysis Skills
• Data Interpretation Skills