Electricity Regulatory Authority (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
Ref: ADV/63-66/026/026
Supervisor: Functionally: Audit and Risk Committee
Administratively: Chief Executive Officer
Contract Length: 5 Years
Job Purpose
1. To enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and
objective assurance, advice and insight.
2. Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s
risk management, internal control and governance processes.
3. 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.
4. Provide objective independent advice to the Authority and the CEO when so
required.
5. 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
1. Should be a person of high integrity and ethical Standards;
2. Exhibits strong leadership and commitment to developing a high-performing
audit and risk teams;
3. Possess and upholds strict confidentiality and professional discretion;
4. Possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
5. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and the
business operations of ERA,
6. Excellent grasp of organization risks;
7. Commitment to the quality assurance and advisory service and its continuous
improvement, and;
8. 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.
