Apply for a Job of Project Scheduler at Umeme

Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

 

Job Summary: The Project Scheduler will primarily develop project schedules of all assigned projects over the total project life cycle process

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain well-defined and properly sequenced project schedules for all individual projects over the complete life cycle of the project
• Consolidate the individual project schedules into a project delivery programme.
• Collaborate with the Project Development Manager and Project Engineers to develop project development schedules.
• Work closely with Project Managers to develop project execution schedules.
• Track individual progress according to schedules and report to relevant managers

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a Degree in Engineering with at least 5 (five) years experience in similar work.
• Additional post graduate qualification in Project Management
• The ability to produce project schedules and track progress
• Project management skills with a clear understanding of work breakdown structures
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft office products (MS Project, Excel, Project, Word, etc)

 

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications including an updated CV and cover letter clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .

NB: Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

Deadline: 12^th December, 2013 by 17:00