Job Title: Programme Manager
Organisation: Umeme Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: CCD 9
Reports to: Project Execution Manager
Deadline: Friday, 20th December 2013 by 5:00p.m.
About Umeme:
Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.
Job Summary:
The Programme Manager will offer an accurate overview and reporting on the health and status of the total capital expansion programme, including the future projects as stated in master planning and to maintain rolling capital budgets linked to the capital expansion programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Liaise and provide project management expertise to master planning, project managers, end user teams or any other participant affecting the capital programme, ensuring that a complete and feasible capital master expansion plan is developed, maintained and updated monthly.
Consolidate existing projects with the master expansion plan and other projects in initiation phases to compile and maintain an accurate capital expansion programme.
Engage with project stakeholders to ensure that the master plan and capital programme comply with budget strategies, realistic completion dates and Umeme specifications.
Compile 5 years capital budgets on an annual bases and monthly projection updates on the capital programme budget.
Liaise capital budget requirements with the Project Business Services.
Develop and implement a reporting system on the status and progress of the complete capital development programme.
Track status and progress of individual projects on the programme.
Change manage projects in the transitional stages of the project life cycle.
Maintain regular and accurate reporting to CCD management, including analysis and evaluation of progress, with respect to the current and forecast status on assigned projects.
Identify potential difficulties with project delivery and take appropriate remedial action
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Degree in Engineering
Extensive knowledge and experience of project management and project control techniques, including financial analysis, project planning and appraisal, financing and risk management
Good understanding of the project life cycle process and its relevance to the management of projects
Excellent track record of successfully managing large capital budgets and resources with significant responsibility for decision making
Significant experience of managing professional services and construction contracts
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills are required.
Possess the ability to deal with a wide range of people including employees, managers, consultants, other specialists and external stakeholders.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the ideal candidate and desire a career in Umeme, please send your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to: recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug. UMEME is an equal opportunity employer: Any influence-peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.
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