Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba is a government aided tertiary institution established by the Government of Uganda (GoU) through the Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) to undertake Oil and Gas technical training. UPIK derives its mandate from the Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 31 of 2011 namely "The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001. The Institute is calling for suitable candidates to fill up the vacant positions detailed in the table below.

Senior Accounts Assistant
Reports to: Accountant.
Duration: 5 years renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Qualification:
• Applicants must be holders of a Degree in Accounting and finance or related field from a recognized Institution with At least 5 years' relevant working experience in a reputable organization
• Registration with the relevant professional body is of an of an added advantage.

Skills Required:
The applicant must possess:
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Competent IT computer application skills.
• High level in accuracy
• Skills in teamwork
• Organizational skills
• Administrative skills
• He/she should be trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information.

Estates Manager
Reports to: Institute Secretary
Duration: 5 years renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Qualification:
• Applicants must be holders of a Degree Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantitative surveying from a recognized Institution with at least Five years' relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is of an added advantage.

Skills Required:
The applicant must possess:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Leadership skills Coordination skills.
• Creativity skills
• Effective communication skills
• Negotiation skills

 ICT Technician
Reports to: Systems Administrator
Duration: 5years renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Qualifications:
• Applicant should hold a good Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• At least five years' experience in software and hardware support as an ICT Technician in a busy organization.
• Possession of professional Certifications as ICT Technician will be added advantage (e.g. CompTIA A+, CCNA, IT Essentials (ITE) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional)

Skills Required:
The applicant must:
• Have good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to work under pressure and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Have knowledge of a wide range of computer systems software, applications, hardware, networking, and communications.
• Be able to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users on the use of PC and/or mainframe applications and systems.
• Be able to work outside normal working hours, as and when required.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least two competent referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous Employer should be received not later than 10th November, 2022. They should be addressed to the Principal, Uganda Petroleum Institute, Kigumba, P.O Box 50, Kigumba.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification of the Candidate.
Qualified applicant within the community are encouraged to apply.