JOB TITLE; PROJECT ENGINEER (6 vacancies)
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
P.O Box 7317, Kampala
The Rural Electrification Agency(REA) is the secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board(REB) as established by statutory instrument 2001 No. 75. the REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund(REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of the rural electrification projects under several source of funding(i.e. Government of Uganda, World bank under Energy for rural Transformation,(ERT) project, SIDA, JICA, etc,.) In order to fulfill the above mandate, REA now invites applications for the following positions
JOB TITLE; PROJECT ENGINEER (6 vacancies)
Purpose of the position
To support the senior Engineers in the planning, development and construction supervision of projects in the departments responsible for investment planning and promotion, and project development and management.
Key result areas
1. to participate in planning and development of projects
2. to supervise project implementation
key responsibilities
Planning of projects and in particular be involved in the following activities
a. appraising community projects
b. review of feasibility studies
c. review of engineering designs, environmental impact assessment reports and Resettlement Action plans
d. preparation of bills of Quantites
Monitoring progress of projects and in particular be involved in the following activities
a. attend site inspections and meetings
b. participating in management of rural electrification construction works
c. participating in commissioning and energizing of the power networks
d. preparation of project progress reports and taking minutes in site meetings
e. participating inDefects monitoring inspections for projects
f. liaise with district leaders and local leaders for smooth implementation of projects
g. review and approval of design drawings
h. monitoring environmental issues during construction and ensure compliance with safeguard requirements
i. any other duties specified by the head of department
Requirements
• a good Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recongnised university with a bias in heavy current
• well developed interpersonal, communication and public relatios skills
• not more than 28 years of age
