STRATEGIC PLAN
of
Uganda National Electrical Contractors Association
(UNECA)
Foreword
It was in 2008 that a group of
electrical contractors sat together and formed the Uganda National Electrical
Contractors Association (UNECA). In 2009, board members suggested the drafting
of the association’s strategic plan to guide UNECA in realizing its mission and
vision as a dynamic national trade association or organisation serving
management interests of the electrical contracting industry.
Introduction
Uganda National Electrical
Contractors Association (UNECA) is
the trade association representing electrical contractors, electronic,
installation engineering, and the electrical supplies sector in Uganda. UNECA will represent, promote, and
protect the interests of the electrical contracting industry.
UNECA will work closely with the government, electricity
authorities, agencies and relevant key national bodies to improve the
electrical industry standards and procedures.
UNECA’s services will benefit all sectors of electrical industry
including crafts workers and the energy-consuming public. Through a
consultative and advisory structure, UNECA will work to develop, maintain, and
improve the quality of electrical construction at all levels to give the public
the benefits of quality electrical contracting services that are based on smart
management and construction techniques meeting the necessary standards.
The membership base will
encompass electrical contractors, installers, manufacturers, distributors, end
users, energy-consumers, electrical contracting industry suppliers,
departments, sectors, groups and divisions whose function is electrical
contracting.
UNECA will provide members with assistance and advice from
specialist department and sector experts in the areas of technical, commercial,
legal, labor and employee relations, health and safety standards, environment,
education and training, and marketing.
UNECA will also coordinate the collective objectives of the
electrical contracting industry in the areas of government relations, public
relations, technical standards, business ethics and the electrical industry
code of practice and ethics.
Uneca’s Services
Electrical contractors will get
access to its member services and programs through membership at national and
regional representation.
Electrical contractors will love
the opportunity to participate in developing national associations’ policies,
leadership, evaluating services and recommends new services to most changing
needs and guide UNECA in involvement in a wide range of activities.
The Electrical Contracting Industry.
Electrical Contractor Stakeholders.
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Individual electrical contractor
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Electrical contracting companies
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Electrical companies suppliers
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Professional technicians
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Semi-skilled electrical technicians.
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Electrical Consultancy firms.
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Technical institutes & schools
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Electrical maintenance service provider
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Energy consumers
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Electrical products manufacturers
Principal Players.
Public sector
Ministry of Energy Government
Electricity Regulatory Authority
(ERA) Uganda Electricity transmission Limited.
PRINCIPLE PLAYER
Public sector electrical
contracting industry sectors.
Ministry of Energy industrial
Electrical contractor
Government electrical
contracting companies.
Electricity Regulatory Authority Companies
Authority (ERA) electrical
products suppliers
Uganda Electricity Transmission Limited Professional Electrical
Technicians
Cabinet
Parliament Mid
–level technicians
UMEME Electrical
contractor support staff.
Uganda Electricity Distribution UEB.
Uganda Revenue Authority. Property
developers
Development partners property
owners
Natural Electricity & Energy policies property managers
investors.
Ministry of Trade Factories
UNBS Schools
and institutions
UBOS Electrical
Contractor Trade
NEMA Association.
National Housing & Construction Researchers Scientists
Electrical
products Manufacturers
Electrical products country agents
Electrical products marketing companies
Electrical Products Marketing Companies.
Electrical
Contracting Industry Issues.
Laws
Standards and codes of ethics
Quality Fran gated & outdated regulation &
Legislation
Supervision & Inspection
Legal services
Labour relations
Consultancy services
Safety & Risk management
Taxation
Resources information & public Dialogue
Representation &Networking
Training
Transparency
Comterffeit electrical products
Substandard electrical installation IEE Regulation
Mid-level & unskilled electrical technicians
Energy consumer rights
Five protection &Insurance
Linkages with Government, Development, Partners and other
agencies.
Natural Electricity& Energy Policies
National electricity Authorities
Electrical contracting industry workforce
Electrical Contracting Project management.
Electrical Industry information and data collection &
reporting.
Electrical industry in media
Occupational health and safety in the electrical contracting
industry.
Earth control and management.
Regulation and legislation of electrical contracting
industry.
Latest technology
Electrical industry nows information dissemination and
publication
Corporate social responsibility in the electrical industry.
Electrical industry
Electrical contracting industry with the district local
Governments
Training
Electrical underground installation networks (road networks)
repairs and excavations
Collaboration and partnerships with Electricity authorities
and agencies.
Participation in formulation of Electricity policies.
Role of electrical contraction in the electrical industry
Surveying and quantity
UNECA’S MISSION AND
VISION
MISSION.
Our mission is to provide a collective voice for electrical
contractors in Uganda.
UNECA will represent, promote, and advance interests of the
electrical contracting industry.
VISION
UNECA’s vision is based on the following main objectives
below:
1)
To provide a unified collective voice for electrical
contracting industry in Uganda.
2)
To foster and advance the interests of those engaged in
electrical construction industry.
3)
To promote suitable and desirable legislation affecting
the electrical industry and to provide liaison with the Government for any
contemplated legislation by government, local authorities, electrical
authorities, and agencies.
4)
To achieve a close relationship and a better
understanding between the various branches of the electrical industry and to
improve and bring about uniformity in the customs, usages, methods and
practices of those engaged in the electrical construction industry.
5)
To represent the members of the association in any
matter pertaining to the electrical construction industry, and to enter into
such agreements as may appear to be in the best interests of electrical
construction industry.
6)
To provide for the disseminating of statistics and
other information of use to the association.
7)
To do all such thing as may directly seem to be
incidental, conducive, convenient or proper for the accomplishment of the
purposes or the attainment of the objective of the association or expedient for
the protection or benefit of the members.
8)
To discourage and avoid malpractices in the electrical
contracting industry.
9)
To provide education and training to the members and
the public.
10)
To provide a consultative, advisory and communicate
structure to dealing with government, electricity authorities and agencies,
building and construction organizations, environment, media, suppliers,
community groups and the public.
11)
To protect the rights and interests of energy consumers
in Uganda
12)
To promote the use of renewable energy in Uganda
13)
To protect its members in the fair and proper execution
of such works or supplies, as they may from time to time contract for.
14)
To watch and/or foster legislation affecting its
members and proposed measures in the same direction.
15)
To adopt and entering into whatever lawful procedure
may be considered advisable for the purpose of protecting, promoting and
furthering the social and economic interests of members.
16)
To undertake, defend or intervene in any proceedings in
any Court or Commission of law or arbitration which in the opinion of the
Association may affect the rights and or interests of a member and or members.
17)
To undertake by arbitration, mediation or otherwise the
settlement of disputes.
18)
By any lawful means to act conjointly with or without
the cooperation of other public or private bodies in representing the interests
of members before the Government and; if necessary, the Parliament.
19)
To establish a place or places of meeting for the
transaction of Association business.
20)
To borrow or raise or secure the payment of money in
such manner as the association may think fit and to secure the same or the
repayment or performance of any debt liability contract or other engagement
incurred or to be entered into by the association in any way and in particular
by the issue of debentures perpetual or otherwise, charged upon all or any of
the Associations property (both present and future) and to purchase, redeem, or
pay off any such securities.
21)
To provide services to members of the Association and or
to engage or enter into arrangements with persons, firms and companies for the
purposes of providing services and or advice to the Association and its
members.
22)
To adopt and operate Administrative and operational
procedures which minimize the potential for conflict between the Association
and other organization including entering into an agreement with any other
association for mutual co-operation and administration.
UNECA’s Planned
programs & activities.
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Design and formulation of management and operation
guidelines of electrical contractors industry.
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Develop a resource center for the electrical
industry stakeholders.
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Institutional capacity building
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Develop and create a national website for the
Uganda National electrical contractors Association (UNECA)
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Establish a joint training centre UNECA academy
/Institute.
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Carry out orientation study visits to other
country’s National Electrical Contractors association.
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Increase the awareness and sensitization of
UNECA activities and objectives .
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Carryout a diagnostic survey of the electrical
contracting industry in Uganda
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Design measures to control counterfeit
electrical products on the market and general electrical industry.
§ Avoid
malpractices in the electrical contracting industry in Uganda.
§ Protect
the rights and interests of the electrical Energy Consumers in Uganda.
§ Organize
annual awards of the best electrical contractor, electrical contractor of the
year Award.
§ Organize
electrical industry expo.
§ Establish
links with relevant government ministries, agencies, manufacturing companies,
supplier companies, and product country agents.
Strategic Priorities
UNECA has the following strategic
priorities over the 2010-2014 planning horizon:
1. Grow Membership.
2. Advocate for the Industry.
3. Build Chapter Capacity to deliver
value at the regional / local level.
4. Improve the Education Program.
5. Improve Communications and
Marketing.
6. Build Internal Capacity to deliver
the Plan.
7. Align Relationships.
8. Be innovative.
9. Support Renewable Energy
Strategy
1: GROW MEMBERSHIP
Recruit, retain and renew membership in
all categories – small, medium and large enterprises.
Elements:
1. Develop and implement the Member get
a Member campaign.
2. Design membership growth tactics
into all program and services (e.g. award non-member education clients with a
portion of the education fee to be credited to their membership fee).
3. Develop solutions that re-activate
& engage cancelled memberships.
4. Develop and implement a member
recruitment incentive program.
5. Map membership and develop retention
and renewal actions that meet unique segment needs.
6. Develop and deliver customer
satisfaction surveys. Initiate action as required.
Strategy
2: ADVOCATE FOR THE INDUSTRY
Expand UNECA’s visibility and impact by
speaking and disseminating information that influences the behavior, opinion,
actions and conduct of decision makers and that
drives positive changes to policy,
regulations and laws for the benefit of members and the industry.
Elements:
1. Act as the voice of the Electrical
Contractors in Uganda.
2. Continue to conduct regular
consultation with members and stakeholders to understand their needs/positions
and to influence their decisions.
3. Exchange information and opinions
with the legislature and departments of government and other agencies
concerning all of the problems affecting the electrical contracting industry
within the scope of the Association and to carry on negotiations leading to the
solution of problems with the agency concerned.
4. Develop a process that enables UNECA
to act quickly and in a focused manner.
5. Make representation with respect to
legislation for the improvement of the electrical contracting industry.
6. As a means for rapid feedback from
members, research and make recommendations on establishing a standing Member’s
Consultation body.
7. Ensure UNECA is represented on
critical agencies, boards and committees that serve to increase the political
capital of the organization and that provide maximum business results.
Strategy
3: BUILD CHAPTER CAPACITY
Build Chapter capacity to deliver value
at the regional / local level.
Elements:
1. Examine the funding model /mechanism
and implement necessary changes.
2. Support their efforts to increase
membership.
3. Ensure proper governance is built
and operational at all Chapters.
4. Develop and implement a standard set
of services for all Chapters.
Support their efforts to tailor to meet
unique regional needs.
Strategy
4: IMPROVE THE EDUCATION PROGRAM
Continue to expand the menu and quality
of our education and training programs that will help UNECA to expand its
capacity to meet members’ continuous learning needs.
Elements:
1. Provide education programs in the
areas of management/admin, upgrading, FSR and emerging learning gaps.
2. Continually seek efficiency and
effectiveness in the delivery of all education programs and services.
3. Increase non-member sales of our
education / training courses.
4. Find and implement solutions to
ensure geographical accessibility of members across the province.
5. Promote and foster the training of
apprentices in the industry
6. Investigate and secure supplementary
revenue sources from government agencies – Federal, Provincial, Municipal.
Strategy
5: IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Improve communications and marketing to
current members, stakeholders and potential new members to:
a. Increase their awareness of UNECA’s
complete services and programs;
b. Attract new members;
c. Redress misconceptions about the
industry in the marketplace; and
d. Continue to improve the Association’s
image and perceived value in the marketplace.
Elements:
1. Review and make contemporary the
communication infrastructure in UNECA (channels, tools, audience
identification, key messaging).
2. Acquire, compile and distribute
information useful to and concerning the electrical contracting industry.
3. Provide a forum whereby Members can
exchange opinions, thoughts and ideas and coordinate their efforts on all
matters pertaining to the electrical contracting industry.
4. Conduct promotional activities that
apprise the public of the scope and character of the electrical contracting
industry.
5. Develop and implement an overall
media strategy to manage key messages across media channels.
Strategy
6: BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY
Ensure internal capacity exists to
deliver the Strategic Plan.
Elements:
1. Ensure the Association has skilled
employees that enable UNECA to meet the needs of the membership effectively.
2. Acquire and manage the assets
necessary to deliver value to members.
3. Keep all information management
systems current for rapid and dependable knowledge management and retrieval.
4. Renew the Board composition.
Specifically:
a. Systematically get new members on
the Board.
b. Develop the succession process for
the Board.
5. Maintain and expand existing revenue
sources, where possible.
Specifically:
a. Respond to the anticipated revenue
drop in 2011.
b. Seek new and non-traditional revenue
sources.
c. Review /update the membership fee
schedule.
6. Develop systems, processes and
capacity to measure and report corporate performance.
Strategy
7: ALIGN RELATIONSHIPS
Build a Relationship network for the
benefit of members.
Elements:
1. Determine and foster relationships
that are of highest value to UNECA and members
a. Develop an appropriate relationship
strategy aligned to desired results.
2. Engage with and work collaboratively
with like-minded organizations and associations.
3. Create strategic alliances with
members/owners groups and industry networks for the benefit of members.
4. Promote better relationships between
the Members, Owners, Architects, Engineers, Suppliers, Manufacturers, other
Contractors and other segments of the electrical contracting industry.
5. Affiliate with Associations,
Societies and Organizations having objects in whole or in part similar to those
of the Association.
Strategy
8: BE INNOVATIVE
Understand the impact of emergent
issues on member companies specifically and the industry generally.
Elements:
1. Create and implement an intelligence
system that identifies emerging issues that could impact our industry. Examples
include Green, safety regulations, wind turbines, photovoltaic, technology,
etc.
2. Position members to take advantage
of opportunities that result from emerging forces / issues.
Strategy 9: Encourage Renewable Energy
and Energy Efficiency
Encourage
Renewable Energy and Recognize energy efficiency as a high-priority energy
resource.
- Make a
strong, long-term commitment to implement Renewable energy and
cost-effective energy efficiency as a resource.
- Broadly
communicate the benefits of and opportunities for energy efficiency.
- Promote
sufficient, timely, and stable program funding to deliver energy
efficiency where cost-effective.
- Modify
policies to align utility incentives with the delivery of cost-effective
energy efficiency and
- Modify
ratemaking practices to promote energy efficiency investments.
UNECA Envisioned future
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Leadership
UNECA will be
the known agent of the electrical industry growth change and professionalism.
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Knowledge
Source
UNECA will be
valued nationally as source of cross-cutting electrical industry research,
knowledge and information.
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Advocacy;
UNECA will
strive to be the voice and advocate for electrical industry in Uganda.
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Market
UNECA members
will perform the vast majority of nations power and information systems work
and will be the technical contractors of choice for installing and managing all
building systems.
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Workforce
Development
UNECA and its
members in partnership with government agencies and other development partners
will produce an abundant supply of skilled production and safe electrical
technicians and craft workmanship in Uganda.
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Management
Development
UNECA will be acknowledged source
of management training and education within the electrical industry in Uganda.
Efforts to ensure best regional Management serve members interests. To ensure
fair representation, regional offices will be established in different
districts according to UNECA’s mapping. UNECA’national staff and regional staff
directors will assist in training new regional staff executives and in keeping
all regional managers abreast of developments within the industry. UNECA’s
Association executive committee and regional staff executive will review
techniques and resolve potential problems.
National and regional executives’
meetings and other special educational programs will be organized to better
quality and instruct regional managers as professional association executive so
as to meet the needs of the electrical contractors in Uganda.
Labour Relations
Trust and cooperation are
essential in an effective, profitable working relationship between employer and
employee UNECA will strive to practice constructive and responsible labour
relations in the electrical contracting industry. Peaceful approaches to
settlement of grievances and jurisdictional disputes will be implemented at
both national and regional level.
UNECA will ensure fair wages and
benefits for skilled electrical workers to serve the best interests of the
electrical industry.
UNECA will strive to meet skilled
workforce needs of the electrical contracting industry, and sponsor
comprehensive apprenticeship and training programs for future electrical
workers as well as training programs for electrical technicians.
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Management
Capabilities
UNECA will provide information to
help its members make informed business decisions and education to help tackle
business demands. We will ensure that members are kept informed of developments
both within the organization and within the electrical contracting industry.
Electrical Training and Management Institute
UNECA has recognized the need for skilled trades
people and the importance of training for the future workforce. The Institute
will provide vocational training to apprentices as well as post-trade
qualification training to licensed electricians and contractors. Training will
include a range of courses designed to up-skill the existing workforce,
including safety training, estimating and tendering. Continued professional
development through training and education is the key to maintaining a
competitive and efficient business. UNECA provides a comprehensive calendar of
current, cost-effective training programs that focus on increasing technical
and management knowledge and skills. UNECA
will strive to meet its commitment to help provide superior workforce training
and will provide educational programs to meet the management aims of electrical
contractors in Uganda.
Some of the programs that will be offered include;
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Negotiations – communicating for relationships
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Conflict resolution
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Advanced construction laws for electrical
contractors.
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Telecommunication and Voice /data/video market
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Design build methods for electrical project
delivery.
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Electrical project supervision
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Elements of electrical constracting
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Fundamentals of construction law for electrical
project managers.
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Project management for electrical contractors
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Safety for electrical project supervisors.
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Basic and advanced estimating
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Line construction foremanship
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Change orders in Electrical construction
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Estimating basic structured cabling systems.
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Introduction to structured cabling systems.
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Principles and practices of project scheduling.
Courses will be keep upto-date
and new programs will continually be developed.
Risk Management
UNECA will help its members on
workforce training and supervision that stresses safety procedures and
effective installation techniques which protect the worker as well as the
customer.
We shall establish a safety &
insurance office to help members enact the most effective safe-work procedures
possible, train their employees on safety and comply with rules established by
the occupational safety department.
Codes and Standards
UNECA in partnership with the
government and electricity authorities will help enforce and formulate
effective codes and standards that protect public safety and promote quality in
the electrical contracting industry. This will minimize hazards, risks and
malpractices in the electrical installation and general electrical contracting
industry.
UNECA will strive to ensure that
appropriate educational programs and reference materials are made available to
members to meet the required codes and standards.
Regulation and Legislative Affairs.
UNECA will take an active role in
keeping its members, the entire construction industry, electrical contracting
industry and the general public aware or the regulation and legislative issues
in the electrical contracting industry.
UNECA will collaborate and partner
with the government agencies electrical authorities, manufacturers and
development partners to support, formulate and enforce regulations and general
inspection of the electrical contracting industry.
Industry Recognition
As a UNECA member, your business can
gain valuable market exposure from UNECA’s marketing activities and networking
opportunities including seminars, functions and conferences. The UNECA
Excellence Awards are open to nominations in each State, with State winners
automatically entered into the National Awards held in November each year.
These awards are the ultimate showcase for the best in electrical and
communications projects in Uganda. The annual UNECA Apprentice of the Year
Awards recognizes the best and brightest aspiring talent in the Electro
technology industry.
UNECA members can also receive valuable
marketing exposure through the UNECA website ‘Find an Electrician’ search
facility, where potential customers can search for a licensed, skilled and
professional contractor in their area.
In general, membership of UNECA
provides a range of networking opportunities that can benefit your contracting
business by giving you exposure to manufacturers, wholesalers and other key
industry contacts.
Industry and Business Information
One of UNECA’s greatest assets is will
be its information and knowledge base.
Members can access information covering
Industrial and Employee Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Licensing
Requirements and Legislation, Technical Data and Standards Regulations, and
information on Tendering and Contractual Procedure.
UNECA members also have access to free
general advisory services that will help them make the most of the available
information.
As a UNECA member, you will receive
up-to-date information on current issues and events through a range of
publications and sources including:
• Membership Benefits & Services
Brochure
• Periodic newsletter
• UNECA News industry magazine
• Published Awards, wages and
conditions of employment
• Reference materials
• Manuals on Occupational Health &
Safety and Human Resources
• Technical Updates & Fact Sheets
• UNECA website – access to “member’s
only” sections
Industrial Relations
UNECA will provide specialist,
up-to-date advice and support in industrial relations and employment matters,
with a telephone advisory service and staff available for representation in
disputes and formal hearings before national industrial tribunals.
UNECA also assists members in
developing and registering workplace agreements appropriate to the needs of
your business.
A range of pro forma documents,
together with advice and assistance is available in:
• Current wage rates and other payroll
issues
• recommended industry charge-out rates
• Apprenticeships
• Contracts of employment
• Leave and overtime entitlements and
rates
• Long service leave
• Allowances
• Superannuation
• Disputes & debt collection
• Trade union issues
• Recruitment, termination and
redundancy advice
• Enterprise bargaining agreements
Events & Functions
UNECA will organize annual
conferences or conventions. Each year and different training workshops and
meetings will be organized as need be. UNECA will also organise National
Electrical Expos and regional Expos annually.
UNECA will host and attends a number of
key events each year in order to provide relevant and timely information to
members, as well as provide social and networking opportunities for members and
business partners alike.
These events include:
• UNECA Annual Conference.
- Technical sessions/presentations.
- Industry involvement
(Regulators/Manufacturers/Wholesalers etc.).
- Social/networking activities.
• UNECA Annual Excellence and
Apprentice Awards.
- Excellence Awards across categories.
- Apprentice Awards across categories.
• UNECA National Excellence and Apprentice
Awards.
- Bringing the winners from all districts
together to recognize the best from across Uganda.
• New Members Functions.
- Providing a forum for new members to
meet staff, industry partners and other new members in a social environment.
• Road Shows – State-wide Seminars/Info
Sessions (IR / OHS / Industry).
- Conducted to provide regular updates to
the industry.
- Brings together UNECA members,
non-members, and industry.
• Trade Shows & Expos.
- Includes exhibiting at industry
specific and general trade expos.
• UNECA Annual Members Day.
- A fun, social & networking day for
UNECA members and industry.
• Networking Functions.
- Major Contractor’s Group Meetings.
Annual Electrical Contractors Awards
UNECA will organize annual
electrical contractors awards in Uganda to recognize the best electrical
contractor of the year i.e.
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Best electrical contractor
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Best electrical supplier
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Best
electrical technician
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Best solar electrical contractor
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Best solar energy supplier
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etc
Quality and Consumer safety
The energy consumers we serve
need a safe environment in terms of installation and high quality work. The
association will take a leadership role in advancing quality and electrical
consumer safety as a priority.
Occupational Health and Safety
UNECA will recognize the importance of
having an effective occupational health and safety management system in place.
This can be a difficult area to manage due to the wide range of legislative
requirements and the severe penalties associated with non-compliance.
UNECA provides a range of resources and
specialist advice to assist businesses to address occupational health and
safety issues including:
• Safety plans and policies
• Site safety manuals
• Safe work procedures
• Risk assessments
• work method statements
• Codes of practice
• Workers’ compensation
• accredited training
• Regulations and legislation
• Compliance
• Audits
• Site inspections
Marketing Service
UNECA will establish marketing
support for members which include matching qualified buyers to members through
its networks, keeping members informed of changes in the market place and
providing national promotion (through electrical expos) and education thus
ensuring electrical contractors expand opportunities for their services.
Strategic initiatives
Workforce Shortages and the Changing Workforce
The electrical construction
industry is experiencing a shortage of qualified and skilled workers at both
the technical and managerial levels and the demographics and character of the
workforce is changing.
Therefore, UNECA will develop;
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Strategies and programs to increase and improve
the technical and management workforce in the electrical contracting industry.
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Strategies and programs to address demographic,
diversity and operational issues.
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Strategies and programs to promote management
innovation and increase productivity.
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UNECA will adopt best practices and
evidence-based management practices of the electrical contracting industries
from other countries.
Technology challenges.
The electrical construction
industry is an industry based on technological change. Today, the focus has
shifted from power technologies to information technologies. This same
transformation impacts two management aspects of an electrical contractor’s
operation in terms of electronic commerce and construction applications. In
responding to member needs, UNECA will adapt to new technologies and electronic
means of communication and commerce. Therefore, UNECA will develop,
.
Strategies and programs to assist members with electronic commerce,
construction and other emerging technological issues.
·
Strategies and programs to advance UNECA
adoption of new technology.
Technical and Licensing Support
With representation on technical and
licensing bodies throughout Uganda, UNECA has the knowledge and resources to
have direct input into the setting of Ugandan Standards and licensing
provisions. UNECA members can obtain comprehensive technical advice, access the
latest technical reference material, receive notification on changes to
Australian Standards and regulations, obtain advice on interpreting the Wiring
Rules, and obtain advice on licensing provisions.
Business development
The traditional model for the
electrical contracting industry is changing. The prospect of regulating the
electrical contracting industry / sector will alter the business environment.
Methods of procurements are undergoing a transformation. The industry is
growing into new markets. Therefore UNECA will develop;
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Strategies and programs to address the impact of
electrical contracting industry regulation, changes in distribution and methods
of procurement.
·
Strategies and programs to assist electrical
contractor expansion in the market place.
Image
The image of the electrical
construction industry influences the business of electrical contracting in many
ways. It affects the recruitment and retention of workers. It affects the
general public’s concerns regarding safe and reliable systems. Therefore, UNECA
will develop;
·
Strategies and programs to improve electrical
construction industry and UNECA’s image and visibility.
Membership.
UNECA’s structure will
accommodate the needs of a diverse membership base. UNECA will compete for the
member’s time and will effectively use the talent and resources of its
volunteers. UNECA will also strive to register more members and increase its
membership base. Therefore UNECA will develop:
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Strategies and programs to address the service
and representation interests of all member segments.
·
Strategies and programs to most effectively use
the time, talents and resources of member volunteers.
Membership benefits
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Networking & advocacy
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Representation
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Annual conferences and training workshops
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Newsletters
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Consultancy and legal services
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Opportunities to create partnerships working to
enhance quality of electrical installation and standards.
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Representation to the government & other
relevant authorities and agencies.
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Participation in a nationwide network dedicated
to electrical contracting industry issues.
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Access to UNECA’s programs and services.
Association membership
UNECA’s membership is diverse and
members include individual electrical contractors, electrical contracting
companies suppliers of electrical construction products, energy consumers,
property managers and developers, electrical consultancy firms, researchers,
administration managers and electrical contracting industry stakeholders and
other interested in improving the sector.
Industry Representation
UNECA will act as the conduit for
information between the Government, the network operators, the regulator, and
the electrical and communications contractors completing the work. UNECA will
negotiate on behalf of members to change law and regulations to improve the
industry, and provides advice on infringements and prosecutions. UNECA will
request to have representations on Government bodies affecting the industry,
including:
> Electrical Licensing Board
> Electrical, Utilities & Public
Administration
> Electrical Training Standards
> National Broadband Network
Ministerial Advisory Group
> Building Industry Group
> Electrical Industry Council
> Standard Wiring Rules Committee
> Power Connections Manual Reference
Group
Through these bodies, UNECA advocates
reform to enhance our industry.
Important Strategic Relationships
To position UNECA as the trade
association representing the electrical contracting industry, it’s critical
that strategic alliances be established with organizations and authorities that
share common purposes and agendas;
·
Uganda Government
·
Ministry of Energy & Minerals
·
UMEME
·
Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA).
·
Uganda Electricity Board
·
UETCL
·
NEMA
·
Uganda Energy Institute.
·
Makerere University.
·
Kyambogo University.
·
Training Institutes (technical)
·
UNDP
·
UNBS
·
UBOS
·
Uganda Institute of Engineers
·
Uganda Architectural Association.
·
Uganda builders & Construction association
·
Uganda National Chamber of commerce.
·
Ministry of Trade
·
Private Sector foundation.
·
National Housing & Construction Coporation.
Key industry facts.
v The
estimated number of active electrical contracting companies is not known.
v The
estimated number of electrical contractors is not established.
v The
estimate number of electrical suppliers is not known.
v The
estimate number of electrical products manufacturing companies is not known.
CONTACTS
Uganda National Electrical Contractors Association (UNECA)
P.O.Box 29324 Kampala, Uganda
Market Street, Energy Center Building, L2, Suite 29
