About US:
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) established by statutory instrument 2001 No. 75. REA is mandated to implement Government’s rural electrification programs. The Government of Uganda through REA is implementing a number of electricity connection projects with financial support from development partners to meet national electricity access targets.
About World Bank ERT III Project:
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank in the amount of US$135 million equivalent towards the cost of Uganda Energy for Rural Transformation Phase III (ERT III) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under the project. The Project Development Objective of ERT III Project is to increase access to electricity in rural areas of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Way Leaves Officer will primarily obtain landowner consents and Wayleaves for the installation of new electricity lines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Negotiate Wayleaves for overhead electricity power lines and underground cables with landowners/occupiers and their agents/legal representatives
· The incumbent will sensitise the public about need for Wayleaves
· Serve power line construction notices and obtain consents for each project in a timely manner
· Compile accurate records of landowners and occupiers for each project
· Provide wayleaves support for RAP studies and selection of new electricity power line routes
· Secure access arrangements from landowners and occupiers for overhead/underground line construction work
· Investigate and assess wayleaves compensation claims by landowners/occupiers for any losses or damage caused and negotiate settlement.
· The jobholder will act as the liaison point between the landowner/occupier, contractor and project manager with regard to wayleaves issues
· Attend Grievance Committee meetings and resolve disputes over Wayleave rights during project implementation
· Perform any other project related duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a degree in property valuation or its equivalent with experience in land acquisition/resettlement
· A minimum of four years’ experience in Wayleaves acquisitions
· Extensive knowledge and experience of Wayleaves acquisition work in the electricity industry or related industry requiring wayleaves acquisition
· Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation on land acquisition for projects
· Possess a clean and valid Uganda driving license
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent negotiation skills
· Good interpersonal skills
· Willingness to tackle new areas of work beyond core skill and enthusiasm to get the job done
· Positive attitude with good teamwork skills.
· Highly flexible and adaptable
· Willing to work in a rural environment
· High degree of integrity
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic documents together with names of three professional referees (and their email / day time telephone contacts) to:
The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope P.O. Box 7317 Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: 16th November 2017 by 5:00PM