Director Midstream Job at Petroleum Authority Of Uganda

Petroleum Authority Of Uganda

Director Midstream Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: March 09 2025

Hiring Organization: Petroleum Authority Of Uganda

Job Details:

PAU/ MSTRM /040/200: DIRECTOR MIDSTREAM
Job Summary
The job exists to regulate the midstream operations so that they are conducted in a
safe manner that ensures integrity of Midstream facilities but also complies with
Ugandan law, approved standards, and petroleum industry best practice

Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Responsible for initiating and budgeting for the activities of the Midstream
Directorate.
ii. Responsible for the review and advice on engineering designs and plans for
midstream facilities.
iii. Drive the implementation of an effective risk management system in the
Midstream Directorate.
iv. Provide technical support in the evaluation of transmission and storage tariffs,
levies, and pricing frameworks of operators of transmission and storage
facilities.
v. Identification of training needs of the officers for further career development of
the employees.
vi. Manage midstream oil and gas activities and reporting compliance of the
licensees in the midstream oil and gas sector with the relevant laws, regulations,
guidelines, and agreements in Uganda.
vii. Ensure competition, access, and utilization of facilities by third parties in
midstream petroleum infrastructure and monitor the conditions of operators and
their trade practices to ensure competition and fair practice is maintained.
viii. Provide technical advice on agreements and on licensing for midstream
facilities, but also on policies, legislation and codes of practice affecting
Midstream petroleum activities in Uganda.
ix. Develop guidelines and manuals for use in the regulation of midstream facilities
by PAU, and compliance with the midstream laws and regulations by the
licensee.
x. Review and provide technical advice on agreements and on licensing for
midstream facilities, but also on policies, legislation and codes of practice
affecting midstream petroleum activities in Uganda.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
a) A Master’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, Refinery or Pipeline
Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Geoscience from an internationally
recognized University.
b) An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or Physical
Sciences from an internationally recognized institution.
c) Membership in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Association
of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG),
Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE), Engineers Registration Board
(ERB), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or an equivalent.

Experience
a) Twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, five (5) years must have been at
leadership/management level, and seven (7) years in the Oil and Gas Industry.
b) Knowledge of midstream petroleum operations is an added advantage.

Character & Competencies
a) Decision making Skills
b) Interpersonal Skills
c) Communication Skills
d) Presentation Skills
e) Ability to work under pressure
f) Report Writing Skills
g) Creativity
h) Teamwork
i) Results Oriented
j) Problem Solving

The 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 go to the link “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES” to
view details and apply for the available opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications should reach the PAU’s website www.pau.go.ug by 9th March 2025 at
11:59 pm.
NOTE:
1. ONLY online applications will be considered. Applications submitted by e-mail or hand-
delivered will not be accepted.
2. Applicants are required to scan and attach only CERTIFIED copies of ALL the basic
qualifications like Degree certificates and Transcripts, Diploma certificates and
Transcripts, A-level and and O-level certificates.
3. Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted, and background
checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
4. Only short-listed and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying
will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. 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.
6. Please forward any enquires regarding this advert to recruitment@pau.go.ug or call
telephone number +256 313231600