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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013, with the mission to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent management of Uganda’s petroleum resources for sustainable development. Recognized nationally and internationally for its regulatory excellence and commitment to best practices, PAU plays a pivotal role in overseeing the country’s oil and gas sector, fostering investor confidence, and safeguarding national interests.
The Authority boasts a professional, merit-based work culture that values integrity, innovation, and capacity building, offering rewarding career opportunities in engineering, environmental management, legal affairs, finance, and stakeholder engagement, with both permanent and contractual arrangements. Since its formation, PAU has evolved into a key institution driving Uganda's journey toward becoming a petroleum-producing country, employing a forward-thinking regulatory model that emphasizes safety, environmental sustainability, and local content.
With a growing team of technical experts and partnerships with global and local stakeholders, PAU’s reach spans upstream, midstream, and downstream activities across the country. Its core values—transparency, accountability, professionalism, efficiency, and independence—guide its operations and engagement with communities. PAU’s corporate social responsibility focuses on environmental conservation, community sensitization, and skills development to ensure shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.pau.go.ug.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
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Director Midstream job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Description
Job Title: Director Midstream
Organisation: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The job exists to regulate the midstream operations so that they are conducted in a safe manner that ensures integrity of Midstream facilities but also complies with Ugandan law, approved standards, and petroleum industry best practice
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for initiating and budgeting for the activities of the Midstream Directorate.
Responsible for the review and advice on engineering designs and plans for midstream facilities
Drive the implementation of an effective risk management system in the Midstream Directorate
Provide technical support in the evaluation of transmission and storage tariffs, levies, and pricing frameworks of operators of transmission and storage facilities.
Identification of training needs of the officers for further career development of the employees.
Manage midstream oil and gas activities and reporting compliance of the licensees in the midstream oil and gas sector with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and agreements in Uganda
Ensure competition, access, and utilization of facilities by third parties in midstream petroleum infrastructure and monitor the conditions of operators and their trade practices to ensure competition and fair practice is maintained.
Provide technical advice on agreements and on licensing for midstream facilities, but also on policies, legislation and codes of practice affecting Midstream petroleum activities in Uganda
Develop guidelines and manuals for use in the regulation of midstream facilities by PAU, and compliance with the midstream laws and regulations by the licensee
Review and provide technical advice on agreements and on licensing for midstream facilities, but also on policies, legislation and codes of practice affecting midstream petroleum activities in Uganda
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A Masters degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, Refinery or Pipeline Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Geoscience from an internationally recognized University.
An Honors Bachelors degree in Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or Physical Sciences from an internationally recognized institution.
Membership in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE), Engineers Registration Board (ERB), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or an equivalent.
Added advantage:
Required experience:
Twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, five (5) years must have been at leadership/management level, and seven (7) years in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Skills and Competencies
Decision making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Ability to work under pressure
Report Writing Skills
Creativity
Teamwork
Results Oriented
Problem Solving
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
Click Here (Register) -> Proceed to Application
NOTE:
ONLY online applications will be considered.
Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
Deadline: 9th March 2025
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