The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The mandate of the PAU is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda now invites applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes to occupy the following positions in the Authority’s established structure.
PAU/EXP/021/600
Geologist (Technical Evaluation) .

JOB SUMMARY
The Geologist (Technical Evaluation) will be responsible for geological data interpretation submitted to the Authority and reports to the Senior Geologist- Technical Evaluation. He/She will participate in reviewing geological well proposals submitted by oil companies. He/She will be responsible for generating geological maps and reports.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Undertake interpretation of all geological data submitted by oil companies
• Generate geological maps and reports;
• Generate prospect and interpret prospect maps
• Participate in reservoir and basin modelling.
• Participate in the review of geological well proposals submitted by operators • Participate in selection of relevant geological data to be acquired in the licensed areas.
• Compile Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Basic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Petroleum Geoscience or Geology from an internationally recognized institution.

Experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in the oil and gas sector, in a busy and well-organized institution
• Knowledge of Geological data interpretation.
• Good knowledge of data interpretation software

Added advantage
• A Master’s degree in Petroleum Geoscience from an internationally recognized University.
• An internationally recognized professional qualification or membership of an internationally recognized professional body in the areas of oil and gas.

Character & Competence
• Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the relevant computer packages.