National Content Officer Contracts – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Organization: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: National Content Officer – Contracts
Reference Number: PAU/ENCM/002/03-02
Department: Economic and National Content Monitoring
Job Title: National Content Officer – Contracts
Reference Number: PAU/ENCM/002/03-02
Department: Economic and National Content Monitoring
Job Summary
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 measure and report on national content achievements in the Sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in reviews and gives an opinion on all Bid Evaluation Reports for procurements undertaken by Licensees to ensure compliance with National Content legal requirements, aspirations, and best procurement practices.
- Participates in the review of quarterly and annual procurement reports submitted by Licensees detailing all procurements undertaken within the review period and prepares compliance reports in the area of procurement.
- Supports in ensuring adequate monitoring of value addition efforts arising from procurements in the Sector and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Contributes to quarterly, annual, and ad hoc stakeholder engagements to highlight and disseminate information on oil and gas opportunities for Ugandans.
- Participates in the reviews of contracting strategies submitted by Licensees to ensure the legal requirements and aspirations of the national content policy are considered.
- Supports discussions and reviews of the National Content Annual work programs for Licensees to ensure appropriate and relevant national content initiatives are considered.
- Keeps an up-to-date record of contracts for goods, works, and services entered into by licensees.
- Enables the coordination of the Authority’s annual audit exercises of procurement processes by Licensees to ensure continued compliance with national content legal requirements and best practices.
- Undertakes any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Basic Qualifications: 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.
- Experience: Three (3) years of relevant work experience in a busy and well-organized institution.
- Added Advantage: Specific experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
- Character & Competencies: Risk Management, Analytical skills, Innovative, High level of integrity, Communication and report writing skills, Interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested persons who fully meet the required job specifications are invited to visit the PAU website: www.pau.go.ug and go to the link “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES” to apply. Only online applications submitted through the website will be considered. Applicants must scan and attach proof of previous work experience and CERTIFIED copies of required academic documents.
Application Deadline: 11th October 2026 at 11:59 pm.