Economist

 UMEME

VACANCIES

Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi securities Exchange, with actis’ infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor.Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over  US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the common wealth development corporation(CDC) , a UK Government owned company.

Umeme is seeking to recruit employees with high integrity , dedication and commitment to fill the positions below in the regulatory Affairs  & legal department. The position holders will be stationed at our offices in Kampala..

3. Job Title:   Economist.

Ref No.UM/RAL/03/12/12

Reports to: GM

Department: Regulatory Affairs & Legal.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for conducting economic analysis and surveys and maintain data banks and producing relevant reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out studies/surveys and analysis on consumption patterns ,  load profiles load forecasting and power factor performance against grid code indices.
• Establish and maintain data bank on Umeme annual investment plans and the company’s restoration and reinforcement plans.
• Create a data base of ERA approved Grid Extensions under the rural electrification programmes and produce relevant reports.
• Produce periodic industrial performance reports.
• Carry out periodic studies on tariffs and benchmarking exercises in the region and comparable utilities in other regions.

Required Qualification.

A degree in Quantitative Economics.  A post Graduate Qualification such as a masters degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

Previous relevant working experience should be demonstrated where proficiency in Financial, Accounting and Economic skills was essential. Excellent report writing skills are a pre- requisite.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you believe you are the right candidate for these challenging positions, please send your applications together with detailed CV to:

The Human Resource Transformation manager,

Umeme at Lugogo, plot 5C, 3^rd Street industrial Area

Or Email recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug

Applications should be received by 5:00pm Monday 14^th January 2013.

Umeme is an equal opportunity employer. Influence-peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.