Public Relations Officer Job at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda

Job Title: ASSISTANT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (ONE POSITION) Job Purpose To handle community related issues that require communication intervention at REA and will reportto and regularly consult with the Public Relation Officer and other members of staff. Key Responsibilities: The person selected for this position will be responsible for the following duties;     * • Liaising with internal and external audiences on issues of electrifying rural Uganda     * • Networking with other departments in REA to ensure that all community scheme applicants are mobilized and get sensitized on procedures of getting electricity     * • Sensitize communities on productive use of energy, health and safety and readiness to consume power    ...

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Assistant Internal Auditor Job at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda

Job Title: ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR (ONE POSITION)Job Purpose:Under the supervision of the Internal Auditor the incumbent will conduct various types of audits and reviews in accordance with accepted professional standards to determine the adequacy of internal controls, efficiency of the Agency’s policies and procedures and to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.This position is to be filled by a Ugandan university graduate with at least three (3) years professional work experience in the areas of auditing, accounting or risk management.Key Result Areas:(a) Survey the assigned audit subject to obtain a working knowledge of the nature of the subject. Identify key risk areas, flow chart the business process and solicit input from auditees as needed.(b) Develop the assigned...

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Jobs at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda - OBA Officer

Job Title: OBA OFFICER (ONE POSITION)Job Purpose:To implement activities leading to the improvement of the affordability of connections to the electricity grids for low-income Ugandan households in rural, peri-urban and urban areas.Key responsibilities:    * • Support coordination and implementation of OBA project activities    * • In liaison with the MERT as necessary represent REA in all aspects of the OBA project implementation.    * • Receive and review quarterly reports from the Licensed Distribution Companies (LDCs), Consumer Awareness Consultant (CAC) and Independent Verifi cation Agent (IVA) with a view of ensuring completeness and compliance with agreed reporting arrangements.    * • Support MERT to convene quarterly review...

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Rural Electrification Agency Jobs in Uganda- PV Project Officer

Job Title:  PV PROJECT OFFICER (ONE POSITION)Job Purpose:To work closely with other stakeholders in the Solar PV Industry including counterparts at BUDS-ERT (PSFU), and other relevant government players, including but not limited to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and Private solar companies.Key Responsibilities:    * • Provide technical support including installation code, system configuration and sizing of PV systems to be installed under PVTMA.    * • In collaboration with UNBS, coordinate approval of new products and disseminate a list of all approved solar PV products to all stakeholders.    * • Coordinate support to UNBS to develop solar PV standards and establish a...

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Jobs at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda- Legal Officer

Job Title: LEGAL OFFICER (ONE POSITION)Job PurposeTo support the Manager, Legal and Board Services in provision of legal advice and interpretation of documents and updating REA on any legislation and courts decisions that affect the Agency. Key Responsibilities    * • To identify, define and update legal policies in line with the Agency’s objectives and taking into account the Electricity Act and Government regulations.    * • To draw legal instruments and/ legal documents on behalf of the Agency    * • To provide legal services in the Law of Contract in relation to the Agency’s day to day operations.    * • To provide guidance in the exercise of the Agency’s statutory power.    * • To provide other legal services like...

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Jobs at Population Services International in Uganda- Chief of Party

Job Title: Chief of Party, UgandaClosing Date: Friday, 21 December 2012Population Services InternationalPlot 2, Ibis ValeKololo KampalaPACE seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated $50 million USAID-funded project for Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC) in Uganda beginning in late 2013. The project will have a strong focus on increasing the adoption of healthy behaviors (including uptake of critical health services) through strengthened health communication for improved health outcomes.The COP shall provide overall strategic leadership and oversight to the program with an appropriate balance of technical, managerial and interpersonal skills and experience. S/he shall have a deep understanding of Communication for Healthy Communities...

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Health Specialists Job Vacancy at Chemonics in Uganda

Job Title: Health SpecialistsChemonics seeks senior-level health specialists for long- and short-term assignments for an anticipated USAID-funded health project in Uganda. The project aims to expand availability, increase affordability, and improve the quality of health services by private service providers. Specialists will develop and implement technical activities to support private sector involvement in health-care delivery. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.We seeking specialists in the following technical areas:    * Public-private partnerships    * Behavior change communications and social marketing    * Pre-service and in-service training    *...

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Technical Officer Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Uganda

Job Title: Technical Officer - Health Communication, Communication for Healthy Communities, KampalaClosing Date: Thursday, 31 January 2013FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Technical Officer III- Health Communication, Communication for Healthy Communities in Uganda.Position Description: This individual shall...

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Chief of Party Job Vacancy at Chemonics in Uganda

Job Title: Chief of Party, UgandaClosing Date: Monday, 31 December 2012Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded health project in Uganda designed to expand availability, increase affordability, and improve the quality of health services by private service providers. Specialists will develop and implement technical activities to support private sector involvement in health-care delivery. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.Qualifications:    * Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in public health, business, social sciences, or a related field preferred    * Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior leadership position managing complex health technical collaboration...

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Jobs at Tullow Oil in Uganda- Head Corporate Affairs

Job Title: Head Corporate Affairs- Kampala Based Tullow is a leading independent Oil & gas, exploration and production group, with interests in over 100 exploration and production licenses across 24 countries in Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. Tullow oil Uganda seeks to appoint a Head of Corporate Affairs to manage corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and policy issues associated with Tullow's existing operations and the future development of Uganda's hydrocarbon sector The position is a senior role in the Tullow Uganda leadership and as such it is expected that this role will also contribute to the overall leadership of Tullow's Ugandan business. The successful candidate will be expected to directly support the general manager in the various external stakeholder...

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