Job Title: Engineer
– UWASH
– UWASH
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Reports to: Regional Coordinator UWASH Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our
prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where
possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our
prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The UWASH
Engineer will offer technical oversight to the Western Region Programs
in line with World Vision Uganda mission.
Engineer will offer technical oversight to the Western Region Programs
in line with World Vision Uganda mission.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Manage the technical implementation of
UWASH Program activities in the Region - Supervise Engineering activities such as
borehole/latrine construction; well rehabilitation; water source
protection, Buildings including all processes from designs,
specifications, BoQs, quotations and procurement through to implementation
to impact of program in liaison with Procurement and Cluster Managers. - Supervise community mobilization teams to
engage full participation of beneficiaries in designs, and maintenance of
infrastructure construction activities as well as contributions of labour
and materials where appropriate. - Build and grow networks with key partners
and district officials/other stakeholders to ensure standards,
regulations, procedures are adhered to. - Supervise contractors and assigned staff
undertaking project implementation. - Develop Monitoring tools and undertake
M&E function of Program activities/construction for quality assurance. - Offer technical oversight/guidance and
advise to Regional team concerning construction and engineering works in
the Region - Actively facilitate design of community
operation and maintenance of engineering plans of buildings/
infrastructure and be involved in trainings for such committees. - Responsible for Data collection, accurate
record keeping and management of information to measure progress and
impact of program activities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a good
University Degree in Water or Civil Engineering - A minimum of three years’ previous
experience in Water & Sanitation projects supervision, Designs and
Construction Works supervision with an INGO. - A Post Graduate Qualification in a
relevant field is an added advantage. - Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, ArchiCAD,
and GPS mapping software is an added advantage. - Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills. - Ability to ride a Motorcycle with a clean
permit
- Must be a committed Christian, able to
stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Wednesday, 11th June, 2014
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