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Position Title: Manager, Legal Services (Compliance and Enforcement)
Organisation: ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ( ERA )
Code: 00072014
Closing Date: Friday, 04 April 2014
Department: Legal & Authority Affairs
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kampala
Job Purpose:
To provide legal services, monitor and enforce
compliance by Licensees.
Duties
and Responsibilities :
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Contribute to the development of the
departmental work plans & budgets.
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Manage the Authority’s legal and regulatory
compliance, monitoring, enforcement and oversight of sector legislation, regulations,
mandate, licenses and permits.
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Strengthen, manage and disseminate industry
rules and guidelines for protection of consumers and promotion of competition.
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Review existing and new permits and
licenses, monitor and support enforcement of licensees’ and permit holders’
adherence to their license terms and conditions, Authority directives,
Electricity Act and the regulations and to ensure performance standards and
targets are achieved.
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Develop ethical codes and principles aimed
at enhancing regulatory compliance.
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Review and advise the Authority about key
legal issues arising from contracts entered into by licensees like Power
Purchase or Sales Agreements, Concession Agreements, Fuel Supply Agreements,
Implementation Agreements and any other Agreements.
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Ensure compliance by permit and
installation permit holders.
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Liaise and manage relations with external
counsel to enforce compliance and follow up on judicial processes instituted by
or against the Authority.
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Support reporting and record keeping
strategies, procedures, legislations and regulatory requirements of the
Authority.
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Sensitize stakeholders about key issues in
compliance and enforcement procedures of the Authority.
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Support the Department of Corporate
Planning and Consumers Affairs in addressing consumers’ issues and complaints
from a legal perspective.
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Develop and update dispute resolution
guidelines and handle customer complaints and disputes between ERA and other
organizations.
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Analyze and investigate problems in the
electricity sector and identify and evaluate alternative solutions.
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Attend to any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Experience and Age Limit:
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Master’s Degree in Law (LLM).
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An Honours Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB).
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Diploma in Legal Practice from Law
Development Centre.
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Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of
Uganda.
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At least 5 years legal practice experience
in a large organization at a managerial level.
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Post graduate training and experience in
utility regulation and or Public Private Partnerships would be an added
advantage.
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Specific training in management and/ or
administration would be an added advantage (ICSA/ACCA/MBA or equivalent).
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Should not be aged above 50 years.
Skills and Attributes:
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Knowledgeable about the Electricity Supply
Industry in Uganda.
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Proficiency in professional computer
packages is a must.
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Must have good analytical and report
writing skills.
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Must be trustworthy.
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Must have good inter-personal skills.
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Should be results-oriented, a team player
with a high degree of professionalism.
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Should have good leadership skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit their application
letters and enclosed copies of:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates.
Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant.
Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees.
Applications should be delivered preferably by
recorded delivery Addressed to:
THE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
PLOT 15 SHIMONI ROAD
P. O. BOX 10332, KAMPALA – UGANDA
N. B.
Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or Staff of ERA Secretariat
shall not be accepted as referees. Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead
to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer.
