Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB). 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. In order to strengthen its Human Resource Capacity to fulfil the above intention, REA is seeking to recruit .

Purpose and reporting:
Reporting to Principal Project Engineer (Construction) the Project Engineer Officer will provide support to the Senior Project Engineers in Supervision of Construction projects assigned in the Project Development and Management. She/he will supervise construction of rural electrification projects for quality compliance and shall be responsible for ensuring and enhancing quality of works and workmanship and represent the Agency in the management of projects including liaising with key stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.
Key responsibilities:
• Ensure effective contract management so that REA programs and contractual deliverables are achieved.
• Review and update reports and implementation requirements as needed throughout project implementation period.
• Supervise construction works for quality compliance, ensuring supply and use of quality materials as specified in contracts.
• Ensure adherence to good engineering practices with reference to contracts and where necessary review and recommend change orders and or instructions to mitigate compensation challenges.
• Prepare test protocols, schedule and facilitate network pre-commissioning and commissioning
• Actively participate in stakeholder meetings during implementation of the project including the local community and service providers during implementation of projects.
• Oversee the entire value chain including suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders to mitigate any risks.
• Confirm placement of orders and delivery schedules of supplies.
• Review and recommend approval of subcontractors in line with contractual requirements including conducting due diligence.
• Conduct periodic defects liability inspections/audits, generate snag lists and follow-up correction of snags.
• Review, certify, and submit progress of works and subsequent payments thereof.
• Schedule and conduct periodic defects liability inspections/audits, generate snag lists and follow up correction of snags.
• Monitor and report any environmental and social compliance concerns.
• Facilitate handover of completed network.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive project closure reports
• Any other duties specified by the Head of Department

Job Skills: Not Specified

Person Specification
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A Master’s degree and or a Post graduate diploma in Project Management is an added advantage
• Working experience of at least 6 years in powerline construction.
• Experience in powerline construction supervision and project management
• Knowledge of power system commissioning and maintenance practice.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.
• Be willing to travel to project field areas at short notice
• Computer knowledge
• Demonstrated reporting skills
• Should not be more than 40 years old

Job Education: Not Specified

Job Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Terms and Conditions for the above positions include:
• Attractive remuneration package.
• Two (2) years’ contract that is renewable based on excellent performance.
Application Procedure:
A typed cover letter, together with a current CV, copies of academic transcripts and certificates plus names and addresses of three (3) reputable referees should be directly submitted by 02.00pm on 07th August, 2020 to:
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY
PLOT 10 WINDSOR LOOP KOLOLO
2ND FLOOR, HOUSE OF HOPE
P.O BOX 7317 KAMPALA.

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