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REA now invites applications for the following posts:
Post: RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Organisation: The Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Location: Kampala
Background Information:
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural
Electrification Board (REB) established by Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 75.
The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural
Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of
rural electrification projects.
In order to fulfill the above mandate, REA has established a Department for
Off-Grid Renewable Energy Development whose main purpose is to identify, assess
and plan the development of renewable energy resources for extending
electricity services to remote communities with a view to enhancing their
socioeconomic status.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Identify all renewable energy resources in the country and maintain an
updated GIS based inventory of their location, exploitable potential and
existing infrastructure facilities.
2. Continuously update an inventory of renewable energy technologies that
are appropriate for application in the rural areas, with particular reference
to the identified resources, their locations and the communities to be served.
3. In collaboration with the Network Design Officer, prioritise suitable
renewable energy based off-grid projects for implementation, prepare terms of
reference (TORs), coordinate and supervise preparation of their feasibility
studies and package them for investment by the public or the private sector or
public-private partnerships (PPPs).
4. Prepare and propose guidelines on investing in off-grid renewable energy
projects by the public or the private sector (including communities) or public-
private partnerships.
5. Participate in the preparation of guidelines, in collaboration with
relevant government agencies, on evaluation and approval of off-grid renewable
energy projects.
6. Participate in the preparation of short to long term development plans
for implementation of the off-grid programme
7. Research on and propose incentive mechanisms for facilitating the
dissemination of appropriate technologies and their uptake.
8. In collaboration with the Community Outreach Officer, sensitizethe rural
communities and local entrepreneurs and develop their capacity to participate
in rural energy electrification investments and service provision.
9. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualification and Experience:
• A good Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physics from a recognised
university
• A post graduate qualification in Engineering or Physics with a bias in
renewable energy or demonstrated post-graduate research in renewable energy
will be an added advantage.
• A demonstrated working experience with GIS will be an added an added
advantage.
• Experience in project formulation and management will be an added
advantage
• At least 6 years working experience in busy public or private or research
institutions in the field of renewable energy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
Successfully candidates will be appointed on four-year contracts, renewable
on satisfactory performance. Remuneration is attractive and market based.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications
by Friday, 31st January, 2014 together with detailed CV, names and addresses of
three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to;
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
2nd Floor, House of Hope, Plot 10 Windsor Loop , Kololo
P. O. Box 7317, Kampala.
