Jobs in Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in Uganda

Job Title : SENIOR ENERGY OFFICER [SOLA/WIND ENERGY] (1 VACANCY)
REF. HRM
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE: 25 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Physical Sciences from a recognized University/Institution.
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in New and Renewable sources of Energy will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience gained at Energy Officer in Government or an equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Energy Officer (Solar/Wind Energy) for performing the following duties:
? Inspect field activities related to the development and utilization of solar and wind energy.
? Assisting in the preparation of guidelines for solar picho hydro, and wind energy technologies.
? Monitoring standards and quality of technologies on the market.
? Analyzing data on installed technologies, carrying out demand forecasts and suggest the necessary improvement.
? Any other duties as may be assigned by from time to time.


How to Apply:
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 13th April, 2012
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.
Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 13th April 2012