Job Title: Electricity Network Design Officer
Employer: Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 31st January 2014
Duties
- Collaborate with the Renewable Energy Officer to update the inventory of renewable energy technologies that are appropriate for application in rural areas, with particular reference to the identified resources, their locations and thecommunities to be service.
- In collaboration with the Renewable Energy Development
- Officer, prioritise suitable renewable energy based off-grid projects for implementation, prepare terms of reference (TORs), coordinate and supervise preparation of their feasibility studies and package them for investment by the public or the private sector or public-private partnerships (PPPs).
- Prepare technical specifications and designs, bills of quantities and engineers estimates, bidding documents for off-grid rural electrification projects.
- Coordinate the procurement of network consultants and contractors, and supervise implementation of their contracts.
- Devise mechanisms for operation and maintenance of off-grid renewable energy installations and distribution networks.
- Participate in the preparation of guidelines on investing in off-grid renewable energy projects, including public, private (including community) or public- private-partnerships investments.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A good Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Post graduate training in power system design, project planning or renewable energy will be an added advantage.
- At least 6 years working experience of which at least 3 years must be in the field of power systems
- Experience in project planning and management will be an added advantage.
- Experience in renewable energy technologies will be an added advantage
- Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
How to Apply:
Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications by Friday, 31st January, 2014 together with detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to;
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
2nd Floor, House of Hope, Plot 10 Windsor Loop , Kololo