About US:
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a statutory body established in accordance with the Electricity Act, 1999 (Cap. 145 of the Laws of Uganda). The Act empowers ERA to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Sale, Export, Import and Distribution of electrical energy in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Compliance Engineer will primarily monitor and enforce compliance of licensed utilities with license terms and conditions, the Electricity Act, 1999 and the regulations made under the Act.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Keenly monitor and enforce technical compliance of licensed utilities with license terms and conditions.
Develop and. continuously update performance standards, benchmarks and codes of practice.
Carry out inspections and investigations required to ensure power supply availability, reliability and quality of supply and service of the licensees.
Actively participate in investment approvals and verification for licensees.
Offer technical support to the Consumer and Public Affairs Unit in respect to handling of consumer complaints of a technical nature and carryout inspections and investigations as may be necessary.
Perform any other official duties as may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor or Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold an Honours degree in Electrical Engineering from a formally recognized institution. Possession of a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is an added advantage.
The applicant must be registered with UIPE/ ERB.
A minimum of four year’ experience in a busy organization.
Working knowledge of the Electricity regulatory frameworks (Laws, applicable regulations, guidelines and policies).
Prior experience in technical /engineering Audits.
Be of high moral character with a demonstrable degree of integrity.
Be performance oriented and ready to work for long hours in and outside Kampala.
Working knowledge of power system planning.
Good team player.
Computer literacy skills
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to cope under pressure.
Age: Between 28 – 40 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters, detailed Curriculum Vita and relevant certificates including daytime telephone number or e-mail address of the applicant and addresses (including daytime telephone number or e-mail address) of three professional referees.

The applications should be delivered preferably by recorded delivery, addressed to:

The Manager Human Resources & Administration,
Electricity Regulatory Authority,
Plot 15, Shimoni Road,
P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

N.B. Applicants who do not meet the stipulated minimum requirements need not apply.

Deadline: 12th February, 2016