Economic Analyst Job Vacancy at Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Uganda

Job Title: Economic Analyst
MAIN TASK: To provide REA with competent services on matters related to rural electrification business plans and financing of rural electrification infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
a) Undertake economic and financial modeling for feasibility and business planning.
b) Assist project developers/concession operators with their business planning requirements.
c) Review project proposals/business plans using economic models, analyzing the projects to determine their financial and economic viability and social benefits.
d) Prepare detailed analysis reports on each project/business plan and advise management accordingly.
e) Undertake due diligence to verify the scope of works recommended and to verify the priced bills of quantities to ensure that REA gets value for money and that !he prices offered are competitive.
f) Where capital subsidies are applicable, determine the prioritization of projects for subsidy eligibility.
g) Reports to Manager, Investment Planning & Promotion.

Job requirement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
a) A Masters Degree in Economics or Finance or Accounting or Business Administration.
b) Training in project planning, analysis and management would be an added advantage.

Experience:
a) At least 8 years experience on related duties. Five of this period should have been spent working in public or private institutions in the area of financial and economic modeling and due diligence of business plans
b) Knowledge of energy economics and financial issues would be an added advantage.
c) Prior experience in a public utility company would be an added advantage.

Key skills and competences:
a) Strong interpersonal relationships and ability to work with other persons with unfamiliar backgrounds.
b) Thorough familiarity with the use of computers in financial and economic analyses.
c) Ability to prepare and present information clearly and concise¬ly, orally and in writing.

How to apply

If you are interested in any of the above positions please submit your applications which should include cover letter, CV, names and addresses of 3 reputable referees and copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials by 14th March 2011 to;

The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
10th Floor Workers House 1 Pilkington Road
P.O. Box 7317,
Kampala, Uganda