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Deputy Director, Engineering at Uganda Investment Authority, Kampala

Uganda Investment Authority

Deputy Director, Engineering at Uganda Investment Authority, Kampala

Uganda Investment Authority

Full time Job

Date Posted: December 13, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 29, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

At least six (6) years working experience with a minimum of three (3) years at Senior level from a reputable organization.

 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Develop comprehensive project plans that define objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
  2. Plan, review, and promote engineering projects related to industrial parks, harbors, and land use changes.
  3. Identify potential project risks such as weather, supply chain disruptions, or technical challenges and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely completion.
  4. Engineering Design & Technical Oversight
    1. Review, assess, and approve engineering designs, drawings, and plans for industrial park infrastructure and facilities.
    2. Ensure all designs and construction plans comply with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices.
    3. Monitor technical quality and performance of ongoing projects, ensuring projects meet required specifications.
  5. Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, government agencies, and other stakeholders to align project objectives and deliverables.
  6. Monitor project compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental, health, and safety standards to prevent legal or operational issues.
  7. Facilitate collaboration between engineering, operations, and planning teams to optimize project delivery.
  8. Prepare detailed project cost estimates and monitor expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
    1. Ensure optimal use of resources, materials, and personnel for effective project execution.
    2. Provide technical input for departmental budgets and resource planning.
  9. Oversee the maintenance of public facilities and infrastructure within the industrial park and recommend improvements, upgrades, and preventive maintenance strategies to ensure park facilities are safe, functional, and sustainable.
  10. Prepare periodic technical and progress reports on project status, risks, and outcomes.
  11. Maintain accurate records of engineering designs, project approvals, and compliance documentation.

COMPETENCES

 

 

TECHNICAL

  1. Project Management and delivery
  2. Technical design and review
  3. Regulatory and standards compliance
  4. Strategic infrastructure planning
  5. Asset management and maintenance systems
  6. Stakeholder and Government Coordination
  7. Quality Assurance

 

BEHAVIOURAL:

  1. Team work
  2. Decision Making and Problem Solving
  3. Communication skills
  4. Negotiations and mediation skills
  5. Ethics and integrity

KEY RESULT AREAS:

  1. Plans, coordinates, and manages engineering projects within industrial parks, ensuring objectives, timelines, and resources are effectively defined and utilized.
  2. Reviews, approves, and oversees engineering designs and construction plans, ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, and technical specifications.
  3. Coordinates with contractors, internal teams, government agencies, and stakeholders to align project objectives, optimize delivery, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
  4. Prepares and monitors project budgets, cost estimates, and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of materials, personnel, and finances.
  5. Oversees maintenance and infrastructure management within industrial parks, recommending upgrades and preventive measures to sustain safe and functional facilities.
  6. Prepares technical and progress reports, maintains accurate documentation of designs, approvals, and compliance records to inform decision-making and departmental planning.

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 29, 2025

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