Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Civil Engineer - Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Civil Engineer - Jobs in Uganda

Our client, Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) was established by the Government of Uganda to provide financial, technical and other support for renewable energy development in Uganda.

UECCC is now looking for articulate, passionate, creative and self-driven individuals to fill the positions of Civil Engineer and Transaction Execution Specialist.

Position:

  • Civil Engineer

    Grade:
  • Senior Specialist Level

    Reporting to:
  • Director Transaction Execution

    Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with the Supervision Consultant for the ORIO Mini Hydropower Project and UECCC Team to ensure successful implementation of the Project.
  • The ORIO Project is funded by a Grant from the Government of the Netherlands and co-financed by Government of Uganda.
  • UECCC is the designated implementing Agency of the Project, which entails construction of nine
  • Review feasibility study reports with particular emphasis on civil and structural components and identify gaps for filling;
  • Review project designs as submitted by project contractors and suggest appropriate amendments;
  • Prepare monitoring reports on construction activities of the projects under construction;
  • Prepare inspection reports during the construction phase of the projects and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards and identify technical or any other issues and resolve them;
  • Prepare commentary reports on documents prepared by contractors and participate in the review of contractor's methodologies, quality control programmes and material certifications;
  • Monitor the contractor's compliance with their Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), witness civil engineering and material tests and review points during construction;
  • Report on delays, observed quality deficiencies of construction works, materials and/or quality issues relating to construction materials and advise on any unsafe or incorrect practices; and
  • Conduct studies of environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of the projects.

    Essential Skills
  • The ideal candidate should have an aptitude for engineering and a vision for effective development of hydropower resources
  • He/ She should also have excellent project management skills, ability to work under pressure, good planning and organizing skills and good business acumen.
  • The candidate should have knowledge of site based Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) processes, procedures, standards and regulations.

    Minimum qualifications and experience
  • A Master's Degree in a relevant field;
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil engineering from a reputable University; and
  • At least 8 years' experience in engineering and construction of hydro power plants.

    The key outputs of the Transaction Execution Specialists shall include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Originate credit support transactions in line with the Company's financing policies and guidelines;
  • Actively build
    a pipeline of Credit Support Transactions and manage the Company's existing portfolio of credit support facilities with Participating Financial Institutions;
  • Prepare initial reviews of the proposed credit support applications, collect detailed appraisal documentation and information as necessary for the preparation of Credit Support transaction reports; Prepare credit support transaction reports including credit
    and financial analysis, credit reference checks and recommend transactions for consideration by Senior Management;
  • Manage the entire Credit cycle including but not limited to following up on Company issuance of the indicative terms and conditions for facilities to be extended and eventual acceptance of indicative terms by the beneficiaries;
  • Follow up on completion of securities and fulfilment of all approved preconditions to disbursement; Initiate disbursements of approved and cleared transactions under an allocated portfolio;
  • Manage a portfolio of Company investments and monitor until full recovery; and
  • Monitor developments in the Energy Sector and participate in stakeholder and business groups.

    Essential Skills The ideal candidate must have
  • A proven track record as Credit or than Officer/Manager in a reputable financial institution with hands on experience with lending procedures and products.
  • He/She should have strong analytical skills, great interpersonal and communication skills, excellent customer services skills and very good organizational and time management skills.

    Minimum qualifications and experience
    The ideal candidate should possess;

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a Business or Science related field;
  • A Master's Degree or a relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage;
  • At least 5 years work experience in a similar role with a reputable financial institution; and Experience working with energy sector clients will be an advantage.

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 26th April 2019
  • If you believe you fit the profile, please send your application indicating which of the above two positions you are applying for, together with your CV by e-mail to hr.s@ug.pwc.com by close of business 26th April 2019.
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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