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
Ref: ADV/63-66/026/026
Supervisor: Functionally: Audit and Risk Committee
Administratively: Chief Executive Officer
Contract Length: 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/Responsibilities

1. Oversee development of an Internal Audit strategy and Annual risk-based Work Plan for approval by the Board and monitor their implementation and compliance to appropriate standards and methodologies as per ERA objectives.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Coordinate the conduct of risk-based, value-for-money and systems audits aimed at strengthening internal control mechanisms.
5. Coordinate providing of assurance that appropriate institutional policies and procedures and good business practices are followed by the Authority.
6. Evaluate the adequacy and reliability of information available to Management for making decisions about the Authority and its operations.
7. Direct the review and evaluation of budgetary performance, financial management, transparency and accountability mechanisms and processes in the Authority.
8. Have a duty to give reasonable assurance through the Audit Committee on the state of risk management, control, and governance within the organization.
9. Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, present, disclose, classify, and report such information.
10. 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.
11. Monitor corrective action on results of audit examinations, audit opinions formed, and the recommendations made; evaluate any plans or actions taken to correct reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings.
12. Prepare and present quarterly audit reports to Senior management and Board Audit Committee and highlight risky areas that require attention and follow up implementation of any actions agreed upon in line with Audit guidelines.
13. Coordinate development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the risk management framework across the Authority to ensure adequate mitigation of risks.
14. Manage performance and development of staff in Audit Department as per the Human Resources policy.
15. Carryout special projects or investigations such as those of fraud
16. Undertake any other duties related to the role of the 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

1. An Honours Bachelor’s degree from a Chartered University in one of the following disciplines of study;
(i) Accounting;
(ii) Commerce;
(iii) Engineering; –
(iv) Finance, or;
(v) Business Administration with bias in accounting.

2. A Master’s degree from a Chartered University in one of the following disciplines of study;
(i) Accounting;
(ii) Commerce;
(iii) Engineering; –
(iv) Finance, and;
(v) Business Administration with bias in accounting.

3. Must be a full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
4. Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
5. Certified risk professional with the relevant national/international certification body.
6. At least ten (10) years of relevant working experience in Audit role of which five (5) years should be at Senior Management Level in a reputable organization

Additional skills

• Should be a person of high integrity and ethical Standards;
• Exhibits strong leadership and commitment to developing a high-performing audit and risk teams;
• Possess and upholds strict confidentiality and professional discretion;
• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and the business operations of ERA,
• Excellent grasp of organization risks;
• Commitment to the quality assurance and advisory service and its continuous improvement, and;
• Actively promote good governance, risk management, and internal control improvements across the organization, providing value-adding advisory services.

How To Apply

Please send your detailed application and CV via email as one document to era.registry@era.go.ug , addressed to:
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
PLOT 5C- 1, Third Street, Lugogo, Kampala
P. O. BOX 10332, Kampala – Uganda

The Deadline for submission of Applications is Tuesday 23rd June 2026, at 5:00pm. Applicants who do not meet the stipulated minimum requirements need not apply.

N.B: 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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