Manager Project Planning and Development Supervisor job at Electricity Regulatory Authority


Electricity Regulatory Authority

Manager Project Planning and Development Supervisor job Post

Location:  Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024


Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 07April2023

Hiring Organization: Electricity Regulatory Authority

Job Details:

Director Technical Regulation Contract Length: 5 Years
Job Purpose: Lead and Coordinate timely evaluation of project applications, monitor and evaluate project developments and promote investments in the electricity sector

Duties/Responsibilities
• Guide timely evaluation of new project applications both at permit and licensee stage for appropriateness in line with ERA’s requirements and SOPs.
• Initiate the preparation of permit and license application evaluation reports for Management decisions
• Ensure communication of recommended changes to project Applicants in a timely manner.
• Oversee on‐site and off‐site monitoring and evaluation of progress of project implementation.
• Manage an up‐to‐date database of all on‐going projects.
• Implement an effective project monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Promote development of renewable and alternative sources of electricity in Uganda.
• Participate in energy planning (forecast of demand vis‐s‐vis supply) for the county and provide appropriate guidance to Management for decision making purposes.
• Represent Electricity Regulatory Authority in sector stakeholder seminars, meetings and workshops.
• Prepare reports on new projects & investments in generation for appropriateness.
• Participate in the development of work plans & budgets for projects unit and the Technical Regulation Department.
• Undertake sector Stakeholder sensitization and education.
• Supervise, appraise, mentor, develop and train staff in your unit
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor or Management.


Academic Qualifications and Working Experience
• Master's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering and Business Administration.
• An Honors Degree preferably in Civil or Electrical Engineering with a bias in electric power systems or power generation plants.
• The candidate should be a registered Engineer or registrable with Uganda Engineers Registration Board with in one year.
• Must have 5 years relevant working experience in a technical/engineering environment ofan electricity generation, transmission, distribution and sales utility or comparable organization 5. Should be 30 years of age and above but less than 45 years of age.

Additional skills
• Project management skills.
• Engineering design including computer‐based design techniques.
• Skilled in Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects.
• Knowledge of electricity systems, particularly hydro‐electricity systems.
• Conversant with Electricity Policy of Uganda government.
• Technical innovation skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.

. Should be a team player.
• Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Proficiency in relevant computer packages.
• Analytical skills.

Application procedure

Visit (www.pila‐consultants.com) to download and read full job descriptions. If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your detailed Application and CV demonstrating possession of the relevant competencies, current position, names and addresses of three referees via email topila3consultants@gmail.com ; not later than 5.00pm. 7th April, 2023 quoting the position of interest in the subject line.

N.B: Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or Staff of ERA shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


PILA Consultants Ltd
Partners in Learning and Action Consultants
Plot 648, Nanfumbambi RoadKikoni, Makerere West
P. O. Box 9092 Kampala‐Uganda,
E‐mail: pila3consultants@gmail.com

Date Posted: 2023-03-19

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