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.
Directorate of Exploration
PAU/EXP/021/401: Senior Geophysicist Technical Evaluation (01 VACANCY)
Job Summary
The Senior Geophysicist (Technical Evaluation) will be responsible for coordinating geophysical data interpretation and will report to Manager Technical Evaluation. He/She will work closely with Senior Geologist in order to achieve lead and prospect evaluation, resource estimation and recommending exploration and appraisal programmes. He/she will be responsible for reviewing and advising on the geophysical data proposals submitted by oil companies. .

Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Responsible for geophysical data acquisition, processing, interpretation and archiving
• Review and advice on the acquisition parameters of geophysical data
• Quality control geophysical data during acquisition
• Contribute to resource assessment of the Country
• Contribute to prospect evaluation and related risk assessments;
• Review and advice on geophysical work programs submitted by operators
• Selection of exploration priority targets within licensed blocks and advise management;
• Participate in selection of relevant geophysical data to be acquired in the licensed areas
• Coordinate relevant research for recent technologies in data acquisition and interpretation;
• Evaluates geophysical data acquired by the companies;
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports to Manager, Technical Evaluation
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Character & Competencies
• Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proven track record of outstanding performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track record of training and mentoring others.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the relevant computer packages.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Basic Qualifications
• A Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geoscience (Geophysics), Exploration Geophysics or Petroleum Geophysics from an internationally recognized University.
• A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) Physical Sciences or related discipline from an internationally recognized institution.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant working experience in the oil and gas sector, in a busy and well-organized institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Geophysical data interpretation.
• Good knowledge of data interpretation software.
• Demonstrated working experience in an organization /project with diverse professionals that requires teamwork.
Added Advantage
• An internationally recognized professional qualification or membership of an internationally recognized professional body in the areas of oil and gas.