Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is hiring an Executive Director; the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and a full-time employee of the Authority. The Executive Director is in the performance of his or her functions, answerable to the Board of Directors of the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Subject to the Act and to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Executive Director shall-

  • Initiate and implement the policies and programmes of the Authority and report on them to the Board and ensure that the agreed objectives, targets and service standards are met;
  • Be responsible for the proper management of the property of the Authority;
  • Manage the staff of the Authority;
  • Develop and oversee an operating plan to guide the Authority in performing its functions;
  • Co-operate with lead agencies and organisations in matters related to the petroleum sector;
  • Develop an economic, efficient and cost effective internal management structure;
  • Provide advice as required on all matters which fall within the area of the Authority’s responsibility; and,
  • Perform any other duty necessary for the implementation of this Act as may be assigned to him or her by the Board.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • A Master’s Degree in petroleum geosciences, petroleum engineering, petroleum management, petroleum law or petroleum taxation and finance from a recognized university.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in physical sciences, industrial chemistry, engineering, economics, finance, taxation, law or a related field from a recognized university.

Experience

  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience, including 10 years in oil and gas, at Senior Management level.

Skills and Competencies: PAU seeks a dynamic visionary and strategic Executive Director with a distinguished record of leadership in regulatory governance in the oil & gas sector or related technical fields. The candidate shall demonstrate, amongst others, the majority of the qualities listed below;-_

  • Technical and Regulatory Expertise in petroleum sector governance, policy implementation, compliance oversight, and standards enforcement.
  • Governance and Strategic Leadership capabilities, with proven experience in driving institutional performance and transformation
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Sustainability, National Content frameworks. Risk Management, and Financial Stewardship required fora modern petroleum regulator.
  • Good Communication, Negotiation, Stakeholder and Diplomacy Skills, enabling effective engagement with government, industry, development partners, and communities.
  • Integrity, Professionalism, and Ethical Conduct, essential for safeguarding national interests and ensuring transparent resource management.
  • Ability to Lead and Inspire Multidisciplinary Technical teams,
  • strengthen organisational systems, and navigate complex regulatory and operational environments.

Key Expectations

The Executive Director will provide strategic direction, ensure strong regulatory oversight, champion institutional excellence; advance the PAU’s mandate with unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and international best practice; and advance Uganda’s long-term national development agenda

 

How to Apply:

Interested Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes for the above positions are invited to send their applications via email to executive.search@pau.go.ug

 

Deadline: 2nd January 2026

 

Note:

  • ONLY applications submitted by email will be considered. Applications submitted physically will not be accepted.
  • Applicants are required to scan and attach only CERTIFIED copies of ALL the basic qualifications, including Degree certificates and Transcripts. Diploma certificates and Transcripts, A-level and O-level certificates. The attachments to the email should be in a zipped folder and should not exceed 10MB in size.
  • Academic documents for the successful candidate will be vetted, and background checks conducted before the candidate is considered for appointment into the Authority.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The appointment shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months, and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
  • Please forward any enquiries regarding this advert to executive.search@pau.go.ug

PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money to any applicant for employment in its Service”

 

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