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Job Title: Compliance Officer
REF: Ops/l2l12113
Organisation: Umeme Limited
Reports to: Integrity Manager
Department: Operations
No. of Vacancies: 3
Background Information:
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 teading investor in the emerging markets,
managing over US$4.8 bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100
institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation
(CDC), a UK Government owned company.
As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive
employment terms to ~s employees in addition to providing safe and reliable
electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating
in a cost effective, manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking
to recrutt Individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill
the position below in the Integrity Section.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Conduct (on behalf 01 Umeme Ltd) private prosecution of aiminal cases in
the courts 01 Judicature In Uganda.
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Direct Umeme investigators, the Uganda police and any other duly appointed
investigative armlagency in the investigation and collation of evidence
required for successful prosecution of aiminal cases inftiated for and on
behalf of Umeme Ltd.
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Draft, prepare and prefer appropriate charges for criminal cases under
private prosecution for and on behalf of Umeme Ltd.
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Sanction any such charges preferred before filing in Court.
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Attend to stakeholders issues/complaints regarding Umeme criminal cases
under private prosecution.
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Direct and provide legal guidance to Umeme investigators and field
technical staff in investigations and filling of complaints with the police and
relevant authorities.
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Liaise with the Uganda Criminal Investigation Department in lodging and
following up of suspected crime related complaints lodged lor and on behalf of
Umeme Ltd at the Police.
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Coordinate with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to ensure that the
complaints in paragraph 7 are thoroughly investigated, appropriate charges
preferred and suspect(s) promptly produced in court.
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Plan and coordinate the attendance of wmesses and timely availability of
all necessary evidence, including exhibits during the trial.
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Attend court on watching brief for all major aimlnal cases that Umeme has
interest, which were commenced by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to
ensure successful prosecution thereof.
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Provide periodical reports on the progress of all cases at Private
Prosecution, the Police, Directorate of Public Prosecutions' office and trial
court.
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Systematically keep a record of all matters handled.
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Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time for the
company.
Education and experience:
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A minimum 01 3 years of acUve prosecution with excellent progressive
record.
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A minimum of Bachelors of laws (LLB) Degree Irom a recognized University.
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A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre,
Kampala
Job Purpose:
To conduct investigative aud~s, compliance reviews and implement corporate
Integrity Initiatives in accordance with the Corporate Integrity program.
Education Essential:
An Honor's Bachelor's Degree In Commerce, Accountancy, Auditing, Statistics
and EleclJic engineering
Desirable:
Professional qualifications in investigations, Accounting, Auditing. Ethics
& Integrity
Knowledge in regutatory and process compliance. Experience and Knowtedge:
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Minimum of (2) year experience in Investigative Audrts and Compliance
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Reviews
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Knowledge in regulatory and process compliance.
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Proficiency in data analysis techniques.
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Proficiency in research, investigations and the use of statistical data
analysis
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techniques
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Risk profiling and analysis
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Experience in management 01 complaints and whistle blowers
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Experience in implementation of Compliance Programs
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Understanding of Employment, Anti·bribery and Electricity Laws.
Key Competences:
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Information handling, Analysis & Communication
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Excellent Ptanning & Organizing
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Problem solving & Decision making
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High ethics, integrity and confidentiality
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Results oriented
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Effective verbal, listening and communications skills
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Ability to work under pressure
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Teamwork
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your application
and CV clearly detaiing your suftability fOI the position in terms of required
qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug by 20th December, 2013,
by 17:00.
UMEME is an equal opportunity employer. Influence-peddling will lead to
automatic disqualification .
