Manager Project Planning And Investments

Determine and ensure implementation of the short‐ and long‐term

investments in the Distribution and Transmission Networks to meet the needs ofthe Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) of Uganda and ensure proper interconnectionwithin the region.

1. A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

2. An Honors Degree in Electrical Engineering.

3. A Registered Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board.

4. At least five years of relevant working experience in a Technical/

Engineering environment of an Electricity Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Sales Utility or comparable organization at a SeniorManagement level.

5. Should be 30 years of age and above but less than 45 years of age.

Determine and ensure implementation of the short‐ and long‐term

investments in the Distribution and Transmission Networks to meet the needs ofthe Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) of Uganda and ensure proper interconnectionwithin the region.

1. A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

2. An Honors Degree in Electrical Engineering.

3. A Registered Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board.

4. At least five years of relevant working experience in a Technical/

Engineering environment of an Electricity Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Sales Utility or comparable organization at a SeniorManagement level.

5. Should be 30 years of age and above but less than 45 years of age.

2. Prepare Power System Computer Models, perform Power System

Simulations and advise Management on the Power System requirements,fromGeneration, Transmission to Distribution (for both on‐grid and off‐ grid).Determine and monitor the Loss Trajectories and the associatedinvestments for Transmission and Distribution Licensees.

3. Lead the Technical Review of Investment Plan Applications for the

Transmission and Distribution Networks, to ensure a harmonized powersystem network rollout in order to provide a robust grid infrastructure,to cope with the national demand requirements and regional obligations.

4. Provide technical review on the Tariff Application for Distributionand Transmission, in respect to the investment requirements.

5. Monitor the implementation of ongoing projects by the Distribution

utilities and the Transmission Company
by licensees, to confirm compliance with standards, quality of works andto ensure value for money.

7. Maintain a database on implemented projects/investments in the

Distribution and Transmission segments of  the Sector.

8. Carry out research and make comparative analyses of technologies

deployed on the network by licensees, to provide assurance toManagementon appropriateness of implemented solution in light of technicalcapability and cost.

9. Determine the network status on a quarterly basis and advise

Management on the necessary investments to cope with Quality of Supplyand Quality of Service needs in line with the ERA regulations from aninvestment viewpoint.

10. Carry out risk assessment associated with investments from a

technical viewpoint and develop appropriate mitigation.

11. Participate in Sector activities and Working Groups, as well as

Technical Committee on standards development.

12. Develop and update Benchmarks for Transmission and distributionconstruction costs.

13. Review and revise technical rules, policies and guidelines for

network investment and planning.

14. Supervise, appraise, mentor, develop and train staff in the Planningand Investment Unit.

15. Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the

Supervisor or Management.