Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Job Description
UEGCL, a limited liability company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to oversee the efficient production of electricity power through power plant development and concession monitoring.
UEGCL seeks to fill the following vacant position:
Reports To : Project Manager
Duty station : Kampala but most of the time working upcountry
Key role : Monitor to ensure compliance with the agreed responsibilities in accordance with
the project implementation plan for the Karuma Hydro Power project.
The responsibilities shall not only be limited to Karuma Hydropower plant but shall include the related Transmission Line, RAP implementation and any other aspects as may be deemed necessary by UEGCL.
Main responsibilities:
General project management and monitoring as well as provision of specialist advice and site supervision of delicate tasks.
Liaise with the consultant to confirm the Contractor’s Drawings, review of the Contractor’s Quality Assurance Programme (QAP) and Quality Control Programme (QCP).
Monitoring the procurements related to the project, witnessing factory acceptance tests and carrying out workshop inspections.
Coordination of the project implementation works in liaison with the HPDU and other Project Implementation Unit staff.
Supervise the site move-out process according to the agreed terms of project closure.
Prepare a comprehensive Operation & Maintenance Preparations.
Preparation of reports.
Minimum qualifications and experience
Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, from a recognized university.
Post graduate qualification in project management
Membership to a professional body
Five years relevant experience in hydro power plants construction and project management
The applicant must have managed a project of the similar complexity i.e. at least 200MW in the last ten (10) years.
Computer literacy
The assignment shall be on contract basis for a duration of three (3) years
How to Apply
Interested persons should submit their application with copies of academic testimonials and detailed CV indicating two referees and their full addresses, to:
The Manager Finance and Administration / Company Secretary
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd
Plot 18-22 Faraday Road, Amberly Estate (Opposite Nalufenya Police Station)
P.O. Box 1101
Jinja
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 13th April 2012 at 5pm.
Salary and benefits: Quite an attractive and competitive package commensurate with the position, and in line with UEGCL salary structure.
