Project Engineer (WATSAN) – Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

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Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS)
is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the
International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable
persons to be considered I appointment in the outlined positions are hereby
invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an
equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Title: Project Engineer-WATSAN, Diarrheal
Diseases Reduction Project (1 Position)
Grade: UR 5.1
Reports to: Programme Manager –
WATSAN Location: Iganga Duration: Two Years
Job
Summary: The Project Engineer
– WATSAN will be part of the URCS DM team and be primarily responsible for the
field level implementation of the Diarrheal Diseases Reduction Project in
Namayingo, Luuka and Bugiri districts supported by Belgian Red Cross –
Flanders.



Specific
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Initiates and draws field level project work plans in line with the agreed
    budgets and activities with Belgian Red Cross – Flanders.

  • Leads field level implementation of the Diarrhea Reduction Project.

  • Generates and submits timely project reports in agreed formats.

  • Accountable for the effective utilization and timely accounting of project
    resources.

  • Liaises with both the Regional and Branch Manager on effective and efficient
    utilization of project funds.

  • Mobilizes community groups in software and hardware activity implementation and
    Mentors Branch teams in WATSAN designed activities and ensures quality project
    planning and implementation.

  • Trains community groups and branch volunteers on .WATSAN related interventions.

  • Conducts technical assessments for WATSAN in the intervention communities.

  • Prepares technical specifications and supervises the construction of WATSAN
    facilities.

  • Initiates and mentors staff in water quality testing and surveillance for the
    communal water sources.

  • Collaboration and coordination with the relevant stakeholders in planning for
    WATSAN interventions.
Minimum
qualifications and working experience:

  • The person must have a Bachelor’s Degree / higher education in Water
    Engineering, Civil Engineering. 
  • Three years experience in active service of
    related field preferably in a humanitarian organisation. 
  • Experience of working
    on community managed risk reduction projects is an added advantage. 
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, computer literate,
    guiding baseline and other risk assessments, ability to work under pressure
    with limited supervision, strong team player with the ability to manage
    disputes and result oriented.
How
to apply:
Applications with
copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of
certified academic certifications, telephone contact should be submitted to:
The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road Plot
551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 15th June 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due
to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be
contacted. If you do not hear fin us within two weeks from the closing date of
receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing
shall lead to automatic disqualification.

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