Surveyor

UETCL seeks suitable qualified persons to fill the vacancies of: 4. SURVEYOR The Surveyor reports to the Project Manager in the Projects Implementation Department. The Surveyor shall together with the supervision consultant manage the acquisition of wayleaves process and any related activities up to handover to the contractor of the entire wayleaves corridor for construction. Overall, the role of the Surveyor will be to carry out survey related activities of the line route, prepare any desired diversions to optimize the line route and minimize disputes and negative impacts, lead the Resettlement Action Programme (RAP) implementation team during verification and compensation process.

KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Lead the Project Management Unit during the initial stages of project mapping and line route verification. • Lead the RAP verification team to identify the correct route for verification exercise before compensation can be effected. • Take the EPC Contractor through the line route during the Geo-tech investigation. • Handle any proposed line diversions during implementation to minimize disputes and negative impacts. • And to carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Job requirement

THE PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

The desired person should have the following essential requirements. • Degree in Surveying or equivalent professional qualification • Significant experience in the use of survey equipment for position and precision. • Experience of three years in survey of long corridor projects like transmission lines, roads and pipe lines. • Must be familiar with the Ugandan coordinate systems. • Must be computer literate. • Must have good interpersonal skills. • Must have good analytical and communication skills. • Must be able to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work for long hours outside the official working hours. • A person of high integrity, motivated, innovative and a committed team player. • Must possess a valid National Driving Permit.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION: • For Jobs No. 1, No.2 and No. 3 engagement is on a four (4) year employment contract. • For Job No. 4 Engagement is on a two (2) year employment contract. • Attractive remuneration packages that are competitive.

How to apply Suitably qualified persons 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

The dosing date to receive applications is 30th August 2011. UETCL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 03/2011