The Licence Compliance Officer delivers the Directorate of Exploration’s strategic direction to monitor compliance of the exploration licensees to the legal framework; provide effective management and coordination of the activities of exploration licensees; provide reliable advice on matters related to licensing; develop guidelines to enhance the enforcement of compliance; and adequately evaluate data from oil companies under petroleum exploration licenses. He/she reports to the Senior Officer License Compliance.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in monitoring petroleum exploration activities of licensees.
• Participate in the periodic assessment of exploration licensees’ compliance to the legal and regulatory framework in the country.
• Support the exploration licensees to carry out their work in accordance with approved work programs and in compliance with the legal and regulatory framework.
• Participate in the review of the relevant technical reports, data and samples submitted by Petroleum Exploration Licensees to the Authority
• Participate in the preparation, documentation, review, and submission of periodic progress reports for the Department of Licence Compliance.
• Participate in Technical Committee Meetings (TCM), Human Resources Meeting (HRM), Finance Technical Meetings (FTM) and Advisory Committee Meetings (ACM) between the PAU and exploration licensees.
• Contribute to advising on issuance, renewal and revocation of petroleum exploration licenses following both technical and non-technical reviews.
• Support the development of guidelines and manuals to enhance the enforcement of compliance.
• Support the development of a work plan and budget for the Department of Licence Compliance on an annual basis.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Geoscience, Engineering, or Physical Sciences from an internationally recognized institution.

Experience
One (1) year relevant working experience in the oil and gas industry.

Character and Competencies
• Analytical skills.
• Innovative skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Communication and report writing skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

PAU will ONLY consider online applications submitted through her website. Interested persons who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes for the above positions are invited to visit the PAU website: www.pau.go.ug  and follow the link to “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES” to  apply for the available opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications should reach the PAU’s website www.pau.go.ug  by Wednesday 6th September, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
NOTE:
• ONLY online applications will be considered. Applications submitted by e-mail will not be accepted.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g., Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates.
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
• Please forward any enquires regarding this advert to [email protected]  or call telephone number +256 313231500.

“PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money to any applicant for employment in its Service”