Electrical Engineer Job Vacancy at Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

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Organization: Ministry
of Energy and Mineral Development
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator
About Us:
Government of Uganda with
support from the World Bank is implementing the Electricity Sector Development
Project (ESDP) The Project will facilitate improvements in power supply to the
South Western region of Uganda by construction of the Kawanda – Masaka 220kV
transmission line together with construction/upgrading of some selected
sub-stations which will be implemented by the Uganda Electricity Transmission
Company Limited (UETCL). The Project will also support several Social
Development Activities being initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development (MEMD). These will include street lighting and lighting of market
places in Masaka Municipality, electrification of peri-urban areas along the
transmission line corridor etc. and will be implemented by the MEMO:
Additionally, the project will provide Technical Assistance which will
interalia: finance :la) a Review of Sector Reforms; (b) the establishment of a
Power Sector Information Center (PSIC); (c) support to the MEMD and the Energy
and Mineral Sector Working Group IEMSWG), and Training and Capacity building
for sector staff at the Ministry and at UETCL.
Job Summary: The Electrical
Engineer will be responsible for the effectively and efficiently implement the
project together with the project team on the Ministry Component.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Review
    the project designs including drawings, specifications and work schedules
  • Monitor
    the progress of work and ensure satisfactory standards, quality assurance,
    control of workmanship and timely completion of projects.
  • Review
    all the reports submitted by the Consultant.
  • Attend
    site meetings for the purposes of reviewing progress and giving directions
  • Prepare
    progress reports on the implementation of the project as may be required
    from time to time
  • Proactively
    participate in procurement of goods, works and project consultancy
    services required for implementing the
  • Support
    EPD in managing contracts for suppliers, consultants and contractors under
    the project
  • Perform
    any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • Candidates
    should possess Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from
    recognized University/institution.
  • A post
    graduate training in electrical power development related fields.
  • Ten
    or more years experience working directly in a management or supervisory
    capacity in the construction of transmission or distribution lines.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should
who much the above criteria should apply via email quoting the relevant job
title to Executive Selection Division, KPMG at the following email address:
esd@kpmg.co.ug. Please remember to attach an updated CV containing your e-mail
address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, working experience, present
position and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover
letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising why you consider yourself particularly
well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.
All applications should be sent via email. Please clearly state the position
you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
NB: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Friday, 20th September, 2013
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