Program Technical Officer Job at Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC)

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The Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) is a business association that brings together Contractors to further their mutual interests. It advocates and lobbies government on policy issues impacting on the National Construction Industry, and builds the capacity of its member organizations.
UNABCEC is currently recruiting for a Program Technical Officer, the position based in Kampala.
Job Purpose: S/he will report to the executive secretary and will in particular be responsible for providing technical support to member organizations in terms of capacity building, professional advisory services, and consultancy services and ensure adherence to national quality standards by member organizations.
Duties & Responsibilities
·         Supports and advises the executive secretary on policy and technical issues related to Construction Industry (Cl)
·         Quality Assurance of services provided by its members
·         Review of s regulations, policies, and guidelines to ensure relevance and practicability to Cl;
·         Provide technical and professional advisory services to member organizations
·         Coordinate training and capacity building efforts for member organizations on national quality standards
·         Facilitate development of systems and tools to monitor the implementation of standards
·         Participate in resource mobilization by developing  funding proposals
·         Undertake periodic reporting on challenges faced by member organizations and come up with solutions
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
·         First degree preferably in civil engineering and or construction management from a reputable University, Postgraduate qualification in project planning and management will be an added advantage
·         At least 5 years relevant experience from a reputable organization, and aged between 27 and 45 years
·         Good written and verbal communication skills, presentation, very good analytical and resource mobilization skills
·          Training and capacity building skills
How to Apply
Submit a copy of your application which should include a letter clearly demonstrating suitability for the job, detailed CV and three references, copies of academic and professional certificates, and day time telephone contacts to:
Executive Secretary (UNABCEC), Plot M764 Coronation Avenue, UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo Kampala, Uganda. P. O. Box 34046, Kampala Not later than Monday, 2nd July 2012.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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