Job Title: Operations
Officer – Infrastructure (Roads)
Officer – Infrastructure (Roads)
Organisation: European
Union (EU)
Union (EU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About EU:
The European Union (EU) is a
unique economic and political partnership between 28 European countries that
together cover much of the continent. The EU was created in the aftermath of
the Second World War. The first steps were to foster economic cooperation: the
idea being that countries who trade with one another become economically
interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict. The result was the European
Economic Community (EEC), created in 1958, and initially increasing economic
cooperation between six countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg
and the Netherlands. Since then, a huge single market has been created and
continues to develop towards its full potential.
unique economic and political partnership between 28 European countries that
together cover much of the continent. The EU was created in the aftermath of
the Second World War. The first steps were to foster economic cooperation: the
idea being that countries who trade with one another become economically
interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict. The result was the European
Economic Community (EEC), created in 1958, and initially increasing economic
cooperation between six countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg
and the Netherlands. Since then, a huge single market has been created and
continues to develop towards its full potential.
Job Summary: The European
Union Operations Officer will be responsible to facilitate the preparation,
implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure of EC supported projects and
Programmes related to the infrastructure portfolio of the Delegation, in
particular in the Transport Sector, but also in Energy, Water and Sanitation
and Urban Development. Where applicable, the Officer will also be expected to
actively participate and contribute to the policy dialogue between the
Government of Uganda and the European Commission on transport and energy
related issues.
Union Operations Officer will be responsible to facilitate the preparation,
implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure of EC supported projects and
Programmes related to the infrastructure portfolio of the Delegation, in
particular in the Transport Sector, but also in Energy, Water and Sanitation
and Urban Development. Where applicable, the Officer will also be expected to
actively participate and contribute to the policy dialogue between the
Government of Uganda and the European Commission on transport and energy
related issues.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. General Program Management – Management and monitoring of assigned
programmes and projects in Transport, Energy and Water and Sanitation sector
programmes and projects in Transport, Energy and Water and Sanitation sector
- Analyse and instruct
proposals for assigned programmes/projects submitted by the Government of
Uganda. Prepare the decision of the Commission approving the proposal
submitted. - Oversee, monitor
and/or evaluate the implementation of assigned programmes/projects in
Uganda in line with the conditions of the Financing Agreements and the
objectives of the respective programmes and projects. Analyse annual and
final implementation reports. - Offer technical
guidance and assistance to national, regional or local authorities in
implementing the assigned programmes and projects. - Prepare relevant
updates/amendments of assigned programmes and projects during the
implementing period. - Prepare contributions
to section’s planning and reporting requirements (JAR, EAMR, AMP). - Ensure that CRIS is
updated on a regular basis and all necessary documents are attached.
2. Procurement & Contract Management – Preparation and management
of calls for tender:
of calls for tender:
- Launch, manage and
monitor calls for proposals/tenders, evaluation and selection of projects,
in coordination with the Finance & Contract Section. - Ensure the follow-up
of the implementation of the projects and the performance of project
managers and partners, monitor contractual obligations (via periodic
reviews, audits, reporting and assistance, etc.) and gather and handle
external expertise. - Deal with horizontal
activities, concertation and networking aspects of the programme and its
projects.
3. Quality Management and Evaluation – Evaluation of the implementation
of programmes:
of programmes:
- Organise and lead
evaluations as foreseen in the Regulations (ex-ante, mid-term, ex-post). - Assess the relevance,
effectiveness and efficiency of the approved programmes/projects and the
Commission strategy. - Analyse and follow up
the results and recommendations of evaluation reports and audits. Ensure
the “retro-feeding” of experiences.
4. Procurement and Contract Management – Financial management of
programmes:
programmes:
- Manage, co-ordinate
and/or act as operational initiator of contracts - Monitor the financial
expenditure as reported in cost statements and provide reasonable
assurance that claimed costs correspond to the work accomplished. - Provide the available
information for audit and control by Commission services or the European
Court of Auditors.
5. Policy Development – Policy development in the area of
Infrastructures in Uganda:
Infrastructures in Uganda:
- Follow up policy
developments particularly in the transport sector, at national and
regional level. To act as focal point also for issues regarding Energy,
Urban development and Water and Sanitation
6. External Communication (general) – increase visibility of assistance
provided by the European Commission EC
provided by the European Commission EC
- Identify and implement
opportunities to increase visibility and present the assigned activities
of the portfolio of the infrastructure section. - Present activities and
portfolio of the infrastructure section to partners and stakeholders. - Inform and draft
replies to questions from European Institutions, Member States or the
general public.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate
for the aforementioned European Union EU Job must be a holder of a
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, possibly with an Academic
training focusing on roads infrastructure. - Possession of a Master
of Science in Engineering related field or relevant post graduate courses
will be an advantage. - A minimum of five
years’ post- academic work experience with road projects or other
infrastructure related activities. - Prior experience with
design, supervision and or construction of roads will be highly desirable. - Significant experience
with project management is desirable, in particular, with regard to
project cycle of Identification, preparation, implementation and
evaluation of projects. - Good working knowledge
of Government practices and development partners organization and in
particular EDF procedures will also be an advantage. - Mixed experience of
private and public sectors would be a further asset. - Knowledge in Budget,
Finance and Contracts - Financial regulation
and procedures skills - Contracts definition
and management skills - Skills in Audit,
Control, Inspection & Evaluation - Reporting methods and
techniques - Evaluation principles
and techniques - Management and
Organisation skills - Project management
skills - Analysing and Problem
Solving skills - Possess the ability to
conceptualise problems, identify and implement solutions - Good communication
skills - Ability to understand
and be understood - Excellent negotiation
skills - Possess the ability to
chair meetings - Ability to work in a
proactive and autonomous way
Client orientation - Possess the ability to
monitor resources - Perseverance
- Stress management
skills - Ability to work in a
team - Excellent Sociability
skills - Good Leadership skill
s - Capacity to plan and
mange resources - Global vision (360
degrees) - Possess an awareness
of and attentiveness to individual differences. - Ability to interact
with counterparts from different fields, including Government officials,
development partners, policy makers etc. - Excellent
communication skills – verbal and written - Computer literacy
skills - Ability to work in a
multicultural team - Familiarity with
European Commission and EDF procedures would be an advantage.
Language Proficiency: English
Knowledge of additional EU Working languages or African local languages
will be an advantage
will be an advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates seeking to join the
European Union Delegation in Uganda should send an application letter, a
completed EU Standard Curriculum Vitae, download
here, that must include three relevant referees, reference
letter(s) of previous employment(s)and copies of education and training
certificates addressed to:
European Union Delegation in Uganda should send an application letter, a
completed EU Standard Curriculum Vitae, download
here, that must include three relevant referees, reference
letter(s) of previous employment(s)and copies of education and training
certificates addressed to:
Head of Delegation
European Union
Delegation to the Republic of Uganda
Crested Towers, 15th floor
Plot 17-23 Hannington Road
Kampala, Uganda.
Email: [email protected]
NB: Please clearly indicate: Application –
Operations Officer Infrastructure in the subject of the E-mail.
Operations Officer Infrastructure in the subject of the E-mail.
Deadline: Monday, 12th May, 2014 by 13:30 hours.
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