Project Scheduler(Umeme Limited)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:  Project Scheduler
Organisation: Umeme Limited
Job location: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: CCD 5
Deadline: 12th December, 2013 (17:00)
Reports to: Project Development Manager
Department: Capital & Contracts

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 Project Scheduler will primarily develop project schedules of all assigned projects over the total project life cycle process

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Develop and maintain well-defined and properly sequenced project schedules for all individual projects over the complete life cycle of the project
    Consolidate the individual project schedules into a project delivery programme.
    Collaborate with the Project Development Manager and Project Engineers to develop project development schedules.
    Work closely with Project Managers to develop project execution schedules.
    Track individual progress according to schedules and report to relevant managers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The candidate should hold a Degree in Engineering with at least 5 (five) years experience in similar work.
•     Additional post graduate qualification in Project Management
•     The ability to produce project schedules and track progress
•     Project management skills with a clear understanding of work breakdown structures
•     Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft office products (MS Project, Excel, Project, Word, etc)

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications including an updated CV and cover letter clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .

NB: Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.