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Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
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/.
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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Project Management Officer job at Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB TITLE: Project Management Officer (1 Vacancy)
REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer
JOB PURPOSE: To establish, track, and report on project performance metrics, provide tools and guidance, and ensure alignment with UNOC's operational excellence goals.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Develop, implement, and continuously enhance standardized project management frameworks and methodologies across UNOC and its subsidiaries.
Establish and maintain project performance metrics, focusing on achieving the highest possible success rate in project execution.
Set clear guidelines for consistent project evaluation, reporting, and milestone tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee project performance across all business units and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to agreed-upon timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Generate regular progress reports for the Chief Operating Officer and EXCO, highlighting project status, risks, and recommended actions for improving performance.
Lead risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges.
Provide advice and support to project sponsors, managers, and teams on project planning, execution, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with external joint venture partners and regulators, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering strong working relationships.
Act as the liaison between project teams and EXCO, advocating for project needs and aligning them with corporate priorities.
Provide strategic recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer on key project decisions.
Ensure that recommendations from the Project Support Office reflect both immediate project needs and long-term strategic objectives.
Assist the Chief Operating Officer in decision-making by providing comprehensive data, trend analysis, and forecasting for project outcomes.
Identify and implement project management tools, software, and methodologies that align with UNOC’s operational excellence objectives and improve project visibility.
Train project teams on project management best practices and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Drive the adoption of standardized project management practices across the company, ensuring consistency and clarity in execution.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance project value.
Lead post-project evaluations to gather insights, track lessons learned, and refine project management practices.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor(s).
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Possession of a PMP certification is a mandatory requirement.
At least 4 (four) years of experience in project management, preferably in oil and gas or other capital-intensive industries, with a proven track record in project oversight.
Experience in the oil & gas sector and/or global energy markets is an added advantage.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, PIMS) and project management software (Primavera, MS Project, and others).
Strong command of project management tools and regulatory compliance in oil and gas.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Exceptional communication skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Expertise in project assurance reviews.
Strong budgeting and cost monitoring skills.
Excellent coordination and collaboration abilities.
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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)
NOTE
ONLY online applications will be considered.
Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’level, A’level, Degree certificates.
Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) is allowed. Where attachments are more than 1MB, candidates are advised to break them down before uploading.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Company.
Applicants without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
“UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies to any candidates during the recruitment process. Report any form of solicitation to +256312444629”
For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug.
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