Job Details (ENERGY OFFICER (SOLAR))

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant posts currently available in Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than 17th June 2019.  The e-recruitment system can be accessed on https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors/

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)     Apply ON-LINE;

b)    Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents

(‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level, Degree Transcript and Certificates only);

c)     Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents  format (PDF) is allowed;

 

Application Process:

 

a)       Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors/

b)       Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).

c)       If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.

d)       Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs in the menu.  Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.

e)       Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.

f)        View the job details and click apply.

g)       Review your application and submit.

h)       You can only apply for a maximum of two (2) posts.

 

Emphasis: -

 

a)       Only On-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.

b)       Candidates   shortlisted for Interviews will be contacted. 

c)       Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them certified copies of academic documents, their original certificates including the Degree Transcript and Certificates, a valid identify card.

d)       Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE  advert;

e)       Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f)        In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

Applicants should, among others, have the following competencies:

Ethics and integrity; interpersonal, communication and computer skills; ability to adapt to multi cultural settings; effective organizational and planning skills; time management skills; technical skills; report writing skills; negotiation skills; capacity for teamwork; innovation and concern for results, quality and standards.


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Post
ENERGY OFFICER (SOLAR)
Scale
U4
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 147/286/01
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, or Physical Sciences from a recognized University.
Working Experience
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Energy Officer (Solar) for performing the following duties:-

-      Participating in monitoring installed solar energy systems in order to ensure quality and reliable technology;

-      Participating in setting up demonstration systems on solar photovoltaic systems, solar water heater systems, concentrated solar plants, solar cookers, solar driers and passive solar systems;

-      Conducting field research so as to establish the potential, demands, and installed capacities of solar energy applications;

-      Conducting routine surveys of solar system components on the market, their quality,  prices and access points;

-      Coordinating with private companies in order to obtain the number of solar energy systems installed;

-      Identifying and mobilizing the stakeholders in the solar energy business for easy monitoring and capacity building;

-      Providing technical support to institutions so as to ensure sustainable and reliable uses of installed solar energy systems;

-      Developing and promoting adaptable solar driers suited to Uganda climate for farmers;

-      Conducting technology transfer training for solar water heaters systems, concentrated solar plants, solar cookers, solar driers and passive solar systems.

-      Any other duties as assigned from time to time


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