Job Title: KIP Project Planning Officer
Company: Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Department: Uganda Refinery Holding Company
Reports To: Planning Development Specialist
Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Summary

The KIP Project Planning Officer will monitor and support development of projects in the Kabalega Industrial Park, ensuring infrastructure is sustainably designed, spatially optimized and aligned with international eco-industrial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site master plans, spatial zoning and land-use strategies.
• Create 3D visualizations, artistic impressions and walkthrough animations.
• Integrate green building principles and climate-resilient designs.
• Produce architectural working drawings and technical documentation.
• Review investor building proposals for compliance.
• Support implementation of the KIP Development and Operations Strategy.
• Develop project risk mitigation plans.
• Support project design, costing, prioritization, scheduling and budgeting.
• Participate in procurement and contract management.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditure.
• Ensure QHSSE systems are applied.
• Prepare periodic implementation reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Architecture.
• At least 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Professional licensing registration is an added advantage.
• Experience developing complex master plans and large-scale site layouts.
• Experience with sustainable green building projects is preferred.
• Project planning and management training is an added advantage.
• Stakeholder and contractor management experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Lumion and AutoCAD is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP, PIMS, Microsoft applications and project management software is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills.
• Green building and eco-industrial park knowledge.
• 3D rendering and visualization.
• Risk management.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Project scheduling.
• Building and urban planning.
• Site zoning and land-use optimization.
• Cost planning and budgeting.
• Project monitoring and reporting.
• Stakeholder and contractor management.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply online through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Career Opportunities portal.

Applicants should complete the online application form and upload clear copies of the required academic documents, including relevant academic transcripts, degree certificates, postgraduate certificates and professional certificates where applicable.

Application deadline: Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11:59 PM EAT.

Only applications submitted through the UNOC online recruitment system will be considered.

UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money at any stage of the recruitment process.

For enquiries, applicants may contact recruitment.unoc.co.ug.

Application Portal: UNOC Career Opportunities