Vacancy title: Economist
Deadline of this Job: January 14, 2013 – 5pm
Job details:
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 database of ERA approved Grid extensions under the Rural
Electrification programmes and produce relevant reports.
• Produce periodic industry performance reports
• Carry out period studies on tariffs and benchmarking exercises in the Region
and comparable utilities in other regions
Required Qualifications:
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.
Job application procedure
If you believe you are the right candidate for these challenging positions, please
send your application together with detailed curriculum vitae to
The Human Resources Transformation Manager Umeme
at Lugogo plot 5C 3rd Street Industrial Area
or e-mail recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug.
UMEME is an equal opportunity employer. Influence-peddling will lead to
automatic disqualification.
