Vacancy title:
4 Project Engineering Assistant

Jobs at:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Deadline of this Job:
04.00pm on 25th May, 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) as established by Statutory instrument 2001 No. 75. The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of rural electrification projects under several sources of funding.

Now, with additional funding support by the Islamic Development Bank, REA intends to integrate planned new electricity capacity into the national grid, increase rural access rate to electricity in the North, North-Eastern [Apac, Kole, Lira, Dokolo, Pader, Agago, Kitgum, Soroti, Katakwi, Tororo, and South-Western [Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Mitooma, Rukungiri, Ntungamo, Ibanda, Isingoro, Mbarara, Kyenjojo, Kabarole, Kamwenge] regions of the country and contribute towards increasing the interconnection between Uganda and Rwanda.

In order to achieve the above, REA is seeking to recruit Ugandan nationals suitably qualified to fill the following two year project based vacancies:

PROJECT ENGINEERING ASSISTANT - (04)
Working under the Project Management Unit (PMU), the Project Engineering Assistant will represent REA on a Day-to-day basis, ensuring that works are properly done by the contractors and are adequately supervised. S/he will represent REA at the project site, confirm the progress of construction and ensure quality and workmanship compliance and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.

Key responsibilities include to:

• Be responsible for assisting with the overall field contract management administration and coordination on behalf of the client
  
• ensure the contractors activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with schedule, design specifications and contractual requirements.
  
• Supervise construction work for quality compliance ensure supply and use of quality materials as per the contract ensure adherence to construction standards and good engineering practices during installation review and recommend change orders and or instructions audit poles delivered to site
  
• Maintain a daily work log
  
• Oversee and coordinate the entire value chain including
  
• suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders to mitigate any risks.
  
• Prepare test protocols, schedule and facilitate network pre-commissioning and commissioning.
  
• Facilitate site meetings and handover of completed network.
  
• Conduct periodic detects liability inspections/audits, generate snag lists and follow-up correction of snags. 
• Report on progress, commitment and performance oi the supervision consultant.
  
• Ensure participation oi key stakeholders during implementation ct the project including the local community and service providers.
  
• Any other duties as specified by the Head of Department.
  
• The Project Engineering Assistant shall be resident in the project area

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Electrical Engineering; a BSC. in Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage.
  
• A working experience of Atleast 3 years in power line construction
  
• A valid class B ERA installation permit Will be an added advantage.
  
• Experience in project management.
  
• Experience in power system commissioning and maintenance practices.
  
• Computer literate and able to use Ms. Office applications for project management and report writing.
  
• A valid driving license
  
• Must be below 40 years of age.

Note: An applicant to any of the positions above should clearly state in their application. the region s/he intend to manage‘

Job application procedure
A typed cover letter, together with a current CV, copies of academic transcripts and certificates plus names and addresses of 3 reputable referees should be directly submitted by 04.00pm on 25th May, 2018 to:

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY
PLOT 10 WINDSOR LOOP KOLOLO
2nd FLOOR, HOUSE OF HOPE
PO BOX 7317 KAMPALA.