Jobs at Electricity Regulatory Authority in Uganda

Job Title: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Electricity Regulatory Authority – Posted by The Uganda Jobs – Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Job Description

JOB TITLE : CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

REPORTS TO : AUTHORITY
JOB PURPOSE

To provide strategic leadership through working with the Authority and staff to ensure fulfillment of ERA’s mandate.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Stewardship
a. Work with the Authority and staff to define and execute ERA’s mission, communicate it effectively within the Authority, and ensure that it serves continuously as an inspiration and guide.
b. Develop and recommend short and long-term goals, strategies and objectives to the Authority to ensure the maximization of stakeholder values and the long-term success of the Authority.
c. Work with, and provide accountability to the Authority and ensure that the Authority is fully informed about the ongoing business at the Secretariat.
d. Review and report regularly to the Authority matters concerning the Authority’s progress towards the achievement of its goals and all material deviations from the said goals.
e. Work with the Authority to ensure that it is properly constituted and trained to conduct effective governance.
2. Staff Management, Motivation and Development
a. Provide leadership and motivate staff towards fulfillment of the mission of ERA.
b. Initiate changes and innovations at ERA.
c. Create a work environment that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of top quality employees at all levels and ensure that effective delegation is observed.
d. Develop and maintain a sound and effective organizational structure and ensure that personnel and systems are in place to appropriately manage the affairs of the Authority.
e. Ensure that there are clear roles and responsibilities and that there is an effective succession plan for all senior positions.
3. Ethical Standards and Accountability
a. Work with the Authority to ensure adherence to ERA’s ethical standards and encourage a transparent culture in which ethical policies are understood. Prevent and manage ethical breaches as they arise including conflict of interest problems.
b. Identify the principal risks of the Authority and ensure the implementation of appropriate systems to mitigate/manage them.
c. Work with the Authority and staff to ensure adherence to accountability standards.

4. Partnership, Regional Cooperation and Corporate Leadership
a. Work closely with other energy agencies in the region for efficient and reliable supply of electricity at equitable prices and identify potential collaboration areas in the region.
b. Ensure a smooth working relationship with Government Ministries and Agencies to properly coordinate, interpret and implement government policies and programs.
c. Ensure that effective communication and appropriate relationships are maintained between the Authority, stakeholders and the public.
5. Financial Leadership
a. Ensure that the ERA budget is developed in a timely manner for consideration by the Authority.
b. Authorize the commitment of funds to capital projects included in the budgets approved by the Authority.
c. Authorize commitment of corporate resources including contracts, transactions and Authority’s strategies, corporate plans and objectives.
d. Take reasonable steps to ensure that the Authority’s assets are adequately safeguarded and optimized in the best interest of all stakeholders.
6. Compliance Leadership
a. Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) Act in procurement processes.
b. Ensure that all operations and activities of the Authority are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, good corporate governance principles and practices and any other policies and practices approved by the Authority.
c. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Authority and compliance with the Authority’s environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and practices.

COMPETENCIES

Minimum Education & Years of Experience
Competences Required
• Effective communication
• Collaboration/partnership
• Decision making
• Management and vision setting
• Problem solving
• Planning, Leadership and Considerable IT competencies








How to Apply

Mode of Application
Application together with relevant curriculum Vitae and names of 3 referees in sealed envelope marked “Post of Chief Executive Officer ERA” should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Plot no 15, Shimoni Road
P.O Box 10332
Kampala, Uganda.
Closing Date: 10th April 2012

Qualifications
The applicant must hold at least a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Management or Engineering.
Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage. Candidates with engineering degrees must be registered with the Engineer’s Registration Board.
Experience
Candidates must have at least 15 years of working experience, seven of which must be at a senior management level in a similar/equivalent organization. Knowledge of the electricity sector is required. Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge they possess as well as their contribution, if any, to the electricity industry.
Age:
• Above 40 years and below 55 years.