Organisation

‪‪‪‪‪‪The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

About ERA

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is a Statutory Body established in accordance with the Electricity Act, Chapter 157 of the Laws of Uganda. The Act empowers ERA to regulate the Generation, Transmission, Sale, Export, Import and Distribution of Electrical Energy in Uganda.

ERA seeks to recruit a competent and well-motivated person to fill the vacant position of Director Internal Audit and Risk. The position is contractual, running for an initial five (5) year period and subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance.

Job Title

Director Internal Audit and Risk

Job Rank

Director Level

Reference Number

ADV/63-66/026/026

Reports To

• Functionally: Audit and Risk Committee
• Administratively: Chief Executive Officer

Contract Length

Five (5) Years

Job Purpose

• To enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight.
• Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, internal control and governance processes.
• Contribute to improvement in the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the operations of the organization by providing insight based on analyses of data and processes.
• Provide objective independent advice to the Authority and the CEO when so required.
• Provide assurance for compliance with the Act and the Public Finance Management Act 2015 and any other applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards in line with the statutory obligations of the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee development of an Internal Audit strategy and Annual risk-based Work Plan for approval by the Board and monitor implementation and compliance to appropriate standards and methodologies as per ERA objectives.
• Provide leadership in developing the Internal Audit Charter and Policies and Procedures Manual for approval by the Board/Authority and guide the Directorate in execution of its mandate.
• Review governance mechanisms of the entity and mechanisms for transparency and accountability about the finances and assets of the Authority to ensure efficient, effective and economic use of resources.
• Coordinate the conduct of risk-based, value-for-money and systems audits aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms.
• Coordinate providing assurance that appropriate institutional policies and procedures and good business practices are followed by the Authority.
• Evaluate the adequacy and reliability of information available to Management for making decisions about the Authority and its operations.
• Direct the review and evaluation of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes in the Authority.
• Provide reasonable assurance through the Audit Committee on the state of risk management, control and governance within the organization.
• Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, present, disclose, classify and report such information.
• Review operations and programs to ascertain whether reported results are consistent with established objectives, goals and targets, and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
• Monitor corrective action on results of audit examinations, audit opinions formed and recommendations made; evaluate any plans or actions taken to correct reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings.
• Prepare and present quarterly audit reports to Senior Management and the Board Audit Committee and highlight risky areas that require attention and follow up implementation of agreed actions in line with audit guidelines.
• Coordinate development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the risk management framework across the Authority to ensure adequate mitigation of risks.
• Manage performance and development of staff in the Audit Department as per the Human Resources policy.
• Carry out special projects or investigations such as those involving fraud.
• Undertake any other duties related to the role of Director Internal Audit and Risk as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer and the Authority Audit and Risk Committee.

Education, Training and Relevant Working Experience

• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree from a Chartered University in any of the following disciplines:
  • Accounting
  • Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Business Administration with bias in Accounting
• A Master’s Degree from a Chartered University in any of the following disciplines:
  • Accounting
  • Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Business Administration with bias in Accounting
• Must be a full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Certified Risk Professional with a relevant national or international certification body.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant working experience in an Audit role, five (5) years of which should have been at Senior Management level in a reputable organization.

Additional Skills

• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong leadership and commitment to developing high-performing audit and risk teams.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory environment and business operations of ERA.
• Excellent grasp of organizational risks.
• Commitment to quality assurance and advisory service and continuous improvement.
• Ability to promote good governance, risk management and internal control improvements across the organization while providing value-adding advisory services.

How To Apply

Please send your detailed application and CV via email as one document to:

• Email: era.registry@era.go.ug

Address applications to:

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Plot 5C-1, Third Street, Lugogo, Kampala
P.O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

Application Deadline

Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 5:00pm.

Note

• Applicants who do not meet the stipulated minimum requirements need not apply.
• Members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority or staff of ERA shall not be accepted as referees.
• Canvassing or any attempt thereof will lead to immediate disqualification.
• ERA is an equal opportunity employer.

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