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About the Organisation
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC was incorporated as a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda in June 2015. Our overall function is to handle the Government of Uganda’s commercial interests in the petroleum sub-sector and to ensure State participation in petroleum activities. The company is also mandated to investigate and propose new upstream, midstream, and downstream ventures initially locally and eventually internationally.
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Uganda
The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) is a state-owned enterprise established in 2015 under the Petroleum Acts of 2013, with the mandate to manage Uganda's commercial interests in the petroleum sector and ensure the resource is exploited sustainably. UNOC's purpose is encapsulated in its statement: "Creating Value for Generations."
The company has garnered recognition for its strategic performance management, notably receiving the Balanced Scorecard Institute’s 2023 Award for Excellence, highlighting its strong leadership and organizational alignment. UNOC fosters a culture of innovation and professionalism, offering employees opportunities for holistic development across strategic, operational, and leadership dimensions. Regularly, the company announces job openings in various departments, with details available on their careers page.
Since its inception, UNOC has evolved by integrating sustainability into its corporate strategy, aligning with at least 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Operating from its headquarters in Kampala, UNOC's vision is to be an innovative and profitable company operating across the petroleum value chain for the benefit of all Ugandans. The company's core values include innovation, integrity, and sustainability.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, UNOC is committed to delivering strategic programs that foster long-term relationships with local communities. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.unoc.co.ug/.
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Full Time
Deadline:
28 Feb 2025
Job Title
Cost Engineer job at Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB TITLE: Cost Engineer (1 Vacancy)
REPORTS TO: Cost & Planning Specialist
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for analyzing and costing UNOC projects, performing margin analysis, tracing costs and actual expenditures to the underlying project activities, and constructing and monitoring cost-related data.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications are expected to be submitted from Monday 10th February 2025 and not later than Friday 28th February 2025 by 23:59 Hours (11:59PM EAT)
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For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug.
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How to Apply
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist in preparing cost control reports.
Monitor and control project expenditures.
Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs for general business activities and projects, including raw material purchases, machinery, and labor costs.
Analyze input material unit costs and recommend changes where necessary.
Evaluate changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to assess their impact on product costs.
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs (including production and price variances).
Monitor project costs and review actual spending vs. budgeted amounts to identify variances.
Conduct cost-benefit and cash flow analysis as requested by management to support informed decision-making on projects.
Prepare accounting accruals related to projects to ensure accurate reflection of project value in the books.
Contribute to the preparation of the project capital expenditure budget by providing analysis and data for specific elements as directed.
Develop individual budgets for each phase of large projects, based on the overall project budget, to enhance clarity.
Prepare section reports in a timely and accurate manner to meet company and section requirements, policies, and standards.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, or Accounting.
At least four (4) years of experience in the oil and gas sector or a busy manufacturing or construction environment.
Proven experience in working with various departments to develop and analyze cost standards for key projects.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, PIMS) and MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), along with project management software (SmartSheet, Primavera, Trello, Jira).
Project Management (PMP) Certification is an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Ability to develop work plans and schedules.
Strong cost planning and budgeting skills.
Expertise in cost monitoring.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of various reporting tools.
Excellent coordination and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage joint venture partner relations.
In-depth knowledge of the Oil & Gas value chain.
