Job Details (SENIOR ENERGY OFFICER, (BIO ENERGY) [BIO ENERGY DIVISION])

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans who have been serving under the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under Contract Terms and are going to be formally mainstreamed in the Department of Rural Electrification in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.

     Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE no later than Wednesday 30th November 2022 by 5.00 pm. The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

NOTE:

 

1.      ONLY Staff of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) are eligible to respond to this Advertisement.

 

2.The Common Cadre positions under Procurement Unit; Human Resource Unit; Accounts Unit and others have been reflected under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development for purposes of this Advert. At the time of issuing Instruments of Appointment, such staff shall be reflected under their respective Parent Ministries in line with the existing Policies and Procedures.

 

1.  Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)         Apply ON-LINE.

b)         Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.

c)         Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s and Post Graduate, Degree Transcripts and Certificates (where applicable) as well as Employment letters.

d)         Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable document format (PDF) is allowed.

 

2.   Application Process

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

ii)             Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)           If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)           Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)             View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”

vi)           Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only two posts 

  3.   Please Note: -

 

a)             Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. 

c)        Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable), Transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.   

d)            In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

              Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

        -       Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

 

  -      Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Post
SENIOR ENERGY OFFICER, (BIO ENERGY) [BIO ENERGY DIVISION]
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 48/272/01
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans and duly appointed staff of Rural Electrification Agency holding holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in either Forestry; or Biology; or Physical Sciences from a recognized University /Institution. Possession of a Master of Science Degree in Renewable Energy or any other related field from a recognized University / Institution will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience at the level of Energy Officer or equivalent level of relevant experience at Rural Electrification Agency or from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Energy Officer for performing the following duties:-

-       Conducting routine studies on the available potential for biomass resources from plant and animals waste, and develop a profile for development;

-       Promoting biofuel crop farming and tree planting to be used as raw material for biomass technologies;

-       Inspecting Small Medium Enterprises and Agro based industries to ensure use biomass efficient technologies;

-       Demonstrating the improved modern Bio energy technologies through installation of prototypes, demonstration systems, and technology transfers;

-       Encouraging and supporting training courses in secondary and tertiary institutions on how to build and use modern biomass energy technologies;

-       Conducting and mobilizing for meetings and support for biomass producers, marketers, and platform for stakeholder(s), among the charcoal producers, gasification, kiln makers and users to facilitate advocacy and collaborations;

-       Encouraging research and development on further improvement of the biomass technology, and the identification of suitable tree species for energy farming;

-       Strengthening collaboration between communities and key actors - specialized technicians, private investors, MDAs, training institutions, NGOs and CBOS to promote the role of farmers in the production of energy crops;

-       Preparing and submitting technical reports to Principal Energy Officer;

-       Supervising and appraising Energy Officers;

 -       Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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