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Job Summary

Job Title:
Head, Engineering Services Division
Employer:
Bank of Uganda (BoU)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 9 January 2026

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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is Uganda’s Central Bank, established under the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Its core mandate is to promote and maintain monetary stability and a sound financial system to support sustainable economic development. The Bank is committed to excellence, professionalism, integrity, and accountability in the execution of its mandate and the management of its assets, infrastructure, and human capital.

Full-time

Deadline: 

9 Jan 2026

Head, Engineering Services Division Job at Bank of Uganda (BoU)

Bank of Uganda (BoU)

Job Description

As part of strengthening its internal capacity, the Bank of Uganda invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of Head, Engineering Services Division within the Administrative Services Department.


Position Purpose

The Head, Engineering Services Division provides strategic leadership and technical oversight in the planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the Bank’s infrastructure and engineering services. The role ensures that all engineering works meet safety, functionality, regulatory compliance, and value-for-money requirements in line with the Bank’s strategic objectives.


Department: Administrative Services

Job Reference: ADS2.02

Rank: Deputy Director

Reporting To: Head, Administrative Services Department


Supervises:

  • Team Leader – Real Estate Services

  • Team Leader – Mechanical & Electrical Services

  • Application Deadline: Friday, 9 January 2026 at 5:00 PM

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for all engineering projects and maintenance works, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s infrastructure plans and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws and standards.

  • Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate building construction, installations, and maintenance contracts, ensuring delivery within approved scope, cost, time, and quality parameters.

  • Develop, implement, and periodically review engineering policies, procedures, and preventive maintenance programmes for Bank buildings, facilities, plant, and equipment.

  • Manage and supervise the Engineering Services Division, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Real Estate functions, to ensure operational efficiency and effective collaboration across departments.

  • Review and approve engineering designs, feasibility studies, technical specifications, and related documentation in line with professional standards and the Bank’s strategic priorities.

  • Ensure optimal performance, maintenance, and upgrading of all civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure within Bank premises and timely resolution of reported incidents.

  • Prepare and manage annual work plans and budgets for the Engineering Division and coordinate quarterly budget performance reporting.

  • Integrate occupational health and safety measures into all engineering operations and monitor compliance with relevant laws, standards, and internal policies.

  • Coordinate and manage service contracts with consultants, contractors, and suppliers delivering architectural, civil, and maintenance services.

  • Maintain and update the Division’s risk register, incident reports, and ensure timely resolution of audit queries.

  • Lead staff performance management, coaching, mentoring, and capacity development in accordance with the Bank’s HR policies.

  • Prepare and submit periodic technical and administrative reports, including monthly and quarterly updates on project implementation, maintenance activities, utility services, and budget performance.

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor or Deputy Governor from time to time.

Expected Outputs

  • A well-managed Engineering Services Division with disciplined and cooperative staff.

  • Timely response and resolution of engineering incidents and maintenance requests.

  • Successful delivery of works and construction projects within approved time, cost, quality, and risk parameters.

  • An annual preventive maintenance schedule for Bank buildings, plant, and equipment.

  • Functional and well-maintained mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Approved annual work plans and budgets for Engineering Services.

  • Quarterly budget performance reports and monthly/quarterly engineering progress reports.

  • Verified and recommended utility service bills for payment.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Applicants must submit a single clearly named scanned document containing:

  1. Copy of National Identity Card (front and back)

  2. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts

  3. Valid practicing licence

  4. Engineers Registration Board (ERB) certificate

  5. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  6. Statutory Declaration (where names or dates of birth differ across documents)

  7. Letter of equivalence from the National Council for Higher Education (for foreign qualifications)


Applications should be submitted online only through the careers section of the Bank of Uganda website:

https://bou.or.ug/bouwebsite/Careers/

Applicants are advised to carefully follow the application instructions provided on the website.


Important Notes

  • Management reserves the right to disqualify any applicant found to have falsified or concealed information.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: Friday, 9 January 2026 at 5:00 PM


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