Technical Assistants Vacancies at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company limited (UEDCL)

Job Title:Technical Assistants (14 Job Careers)

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station:  Mbarara or Gulu, Uganda
Reports to:        Territory Manager

About UEDCL:
Our client, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company limited (UEDCL) is a high profile organization in Uganda. Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act and started operations on 1st April 2001. The Government implemented a Power Sector Reform and Privatization Policy, which resulted in the separation of Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) into Generation, Transmission and Distribution successor companies.

Job Summary: The Technical Assistants will ensure availability of power in conformity with agreed specifications and standards and minimize damages to equipments, surrounding and ensuring safety to personnel and customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee and carry out construction and maintenance of overhead lines, switch gears, transformers and underground cable in accordance with the agreed standards
Carry out commercial survey for new connection and effect new connections and meter installations in accordance with the agreed specifications and standards
Assist in carrying out disconnection and reconnection as may be requested from time to time
Maintain daily records, organize line clearance and handle assigned system emergencies
Devise quick means to identifying causes of power failures
Apply safety measures on all assignments when carrying out any duties
Produce and submit reports on faults, new connections and others etc
Perform any other duties assigned by the station manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant should possess a Diploma in Electrical engineering or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
Experience in the same field of not less than two years in a reputable organization.
Proven track record of integrity and work ethics, committed team player who is result oriented
Knowledge of mechanical engineering, IT knowledge and having a valid driving permit  class A and B will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons who meet the above criteria should send their handwritten applications together with an updated CV with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to:

The Director
Human Capital Management Services
AH Consulting Limited (AHCL)
Plot 10, Saddler Lane – Naguru
P.o.Box, 8699, Kampala Uganda

Deadline: 13th December, 2013

NB: If you do not hear from us by 23rd   December, 2013, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Communication Technician Jobs at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL)

Job Title:  Communication Technician (2 Positions)

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Communication Engineer

About UETCL:
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling it in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is also responsible for exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. Our vision is: “To Become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in Uganda.”

Job Summary: The Communication Technician will primarily maintain communication equipment throughout the country in line with Company objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, programme and maintain telephone systems in line with their manufacturers design manuals.
Make new installation and maintain HF, UHF and Microwave Radios in line with the manufacturers design and documentation.
Design, install and repair (12V, 48V & 110V) Battery Banks.
Install and repair 48Vdc and 110Vdc Battery Chargers
Install and repair stand-by generators
Maintain Power Line Carrier Links
Maintain Fiber Optic Networks and any other FDM/TDM/PDH/SDH/DWDM terminals.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant should hold a Higher Technical Diploma (HTD) in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognised technical institute.
Experience of at least two years in the following:
Modulation technique for Analogue and Digital transmission.
Digital switching for telephone networks.
Analogue and Digital Multiplexing for Fibre Optic Systems
Maintenance and operation of Diesel Generators.
Maintenance and operation of chargers and DC-DC converters.
Computer literacy skills
Hold a valid driving permit.
Ability to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work long hours outside the normal hours.
Be a person of integrity, highly motivated, pro-active and committed team player.
Age: Less than 40 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications enclosing photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to: The Manager, Human Resource and Administration Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited P. O. Box 7625, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: Friday, 13th December, 2013

Enrollment Officers Job Vacancies at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda

Job Title: Enrollment Officers (13960 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Ministry of Internal Affairs
Project: National Security Information System (NSIS) Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Sub-County Supervisor

About NSIS Project:
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Internal Affairs is implementing NSIS Project. The project is crucial for the creation of a biometric National Identification Register in order to strengthen citizen identity management, national security and for social economic development of the country. The main objective of the project is to create a reliable system for then identification cards for citizens and other residents. The NSIS project has 14,662 vacancies to be filled. The Ministry of Internal Affairs would like to fill these vacancies on contract terms from four (4) to Sixteen (16) months to support the project team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Enrolling citizens by;
Conducting preliminary citizenship verification of applicants
Help in retrieval of forms from the system
Entering individual’s data accurately in accordance with information filled in the application form.
Re-checking the data in the system for a final review
Ensuring captured biometrics of individuals is accurate and good quality
Save all records in time
Guide applicants in completing individual registrations
Deliver registration records to sub-county headquarters
Ensure that enrollment kits are secure are taken to sub-county headquarters for charging and safe keeping.
Answer citizens’ questions and refer those their supervisors
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The enrollment officers should hold an Advanced Level (A’ Level) certificate with at least one principle pass
Computer proficiency i.e. knowledge of computer applications like Microsoft Office and E-mail
Age limit: Not more than 35 years

How to Apply:
All applications are invited from eligible Ugandan Nationals ONLY for the mentioned vacant positions in the NSIS project. All applications should be addressed and hand delivered to the respective Electoral Commission District Registrars for all districts or hand delivered to the NSIS project Offices at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NB: All application forms should be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug. Applicants must attach copies of their academic documents and a recent passport size photograph.

Deadline:  15th December,2013