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JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST (Planning, Research and Monitoring)
REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR ECONOMIC REGULATION
JOB PURPOSE:
To develop and update sector plans, monitor the compli¬ance of licensees with regard to license conditions, formu¬late and conduce research of policy relevance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry-out energy planning including demand and supply forecasts and advise on optimal projects in generation, transmission and distribution.
• Develop appropriate benchmarks for economic regulation of licensees.
• Participate in the regular monitoring of the sector in collaboration with the technical regulation department with respect to the progress on sector plans.
• Produce monitoring and evaluation reports related to commercial and economic aspects of the licensees and the overall sector.
• Initiate and conduct policy oriented research and follow up on implementation of the recommendations.
• Initiate collaboration with other institutions in areas of research that foster the development of the electricity sector.
• Provide support to the pricing and tariff review process.
• Participate in preparation of the sector performance reports.
• Carry-out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST (Planning, Research and Monitoring)
REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR ECONOMIC REGULATION
JOB PURPOSE:
To develop and update sector plans, monitor the compli¬ance of licensees with regard to license conditions, formu¬late and conduce research of policy relevance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry-out energy planning including demand and supply forecasts and advise on optimal projects in generation, transmission and distribution.
• Develop appropriate benchmarks for economic regulation of licensees.
• Participate in the regular monitoring of the sector in collaboration with the technical regulation department with respect to the progress on sector plans.
• Produce monitoring and evaluation reports related to commercial and economic aspects of the licensees and the overall sector.
• Initiate and conduct policy oriented research and follow up on implementation of the recommendations.
• Initiate collaboration with other institutions in areas of research that foster the development of the electricity sector.
• Provide support to the pricing and tariff review process.
• Participate in preparation of the sector performance reports.
• Carry-out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job requirement
Minimum Education & Years of Experience Competencies and Experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• High level of analytical skills and excellent report writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Highly flexible
• Excellent teamwork
• Work with minimum supervision and deliver at agreed timelines
• Trustworthy
Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Economics, Financial Economics. Quantitative Economics or Econometrics with a relevant first degree in Economics. Finance, Financial Economic!, Econometrics or Quantitative Economics.
Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with demonstratable research and econometric modelling experience in a busy organization.
Age:
• Between 30 and 40 years Salary and benefits
• Good interpersonal skills
• High level of analytical skills and excellent report writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Highly flexible
• Excellent teamwork
• Work with minimum supervision and deliver at agreed timelines
• Trustworthy
Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Economics, Financial Economics. Quantitative Economics or Econometrics with a relevant first degree in Economics. Finance, Financial Economic!, Econometrics or Quantitative Economics.
Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with demonstratable research and econometric modelling experience in a busy organization.
Age:
• Between 30 and 40 years Salary and benefits
How to apply
The successful candidate shall be paid a competitive and all-inclusive salary within levels of 5 A of ERA staff salary scales.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit by recorded delivery their applications and enclose copies of:
• Detailed Updated CV plus copies of academic certificates
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three referees
Addressed to:
The Director, Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Plot 15 Shimoni Road
P.O. Box 10332 Kampala, Uganda
To reach the above address by 1 st July 2011 at 5.00pm; Applicants who do not meet the above minimum requirements need not apply.
N.B Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees.
Canvassing or any attempt at it will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer. If you do not hear from ERA within 2 months after the closing date, regard yourself as un successful applicant
How to Apply: Applicants should submit by recorded delivery their applications and enclose copies of:
• Detailed Updated CV plus copies of academic certificates
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
• Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three referees
Addressed to:
The Director, Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
Plot 15 Shimoni Road
P.O. Box 10332 Kampala, Uganda
To reach the above address by 1 st July 2011 at 5.00pm; Applicants who do not meet the above minimum requirements need not apply.
N.B Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or staff of ERA Secretariat shall not be accepted as referees.
Canvassing or any attempt at it will lead to immediate disqualification. ERA is an equal opportunities employer. If you do not hear from ERA within 2 months after the closing date, regard yourself as un successful applicant
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