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About the Organisation
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.
National Content Officer – Contracts job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
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.
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National Content Officer – Contracts job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Description
Job Title: National Content Officer – Contracts
Organisation: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The National Content Officer Contracts is responsible for monitoring and regulating procurements in the Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda. The holder of this role will also be responsible for measuring and reporting on national content achievements in the Sector.
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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: 25th May 2025
Participate in the reviews and give an opinion on all bid evaluation reports for procurements undertaken by the Licensees to ensure they comply with the National Conteaspirations as well as best procurement practices.
Participate in the review of quarterly and annual procurement reports submitted by Licensees detailing all procurements undertaken within the review period and prepares quarterly and annual compliance reports in the area of procurement
Support in ensuring adequate monitoring of value addition efforts arising from procurements in the Sector and prepares monthly, quarterly and annual report on the same
Contribute to quarterly, annual and adhoc stakeholder engagements to highlight and disseminate information on oil and gas opportunities for Ugandans
Participate in the reviews of contracting strategies submitted by Licensees to ensure the legal requirements and aspirations of the national content policy are considered
Support the discussions and review of the National Content Annual work programs for Licensees to ensure that appropriate and relevant national content initiatives are considered for the period under review
Keep an up-to-date record of contracts for goods, works and services entered into by the licensees is maintained
Enable the coordination of the Authority’s annual audit exercises of the procurement processes by the Licensees and ensure an open, timely and professional engagement throughout the exercise to ensure continued compliance to the national content legal requirements and best practices in the Sector.
Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Law, Business Administration, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Physical Sciences, or any related discipline from an internationally recognized institution.
Added advantage:
Required experience:
Three (3) years of relevant work experience in a busy and well-organized institution.
Skills and Competencies
Risk Management
Analytical skills.
High level of integrity
Communication and report writing skills
Interpersonal skills.
