Job Title: Project Technical Officer
Organization: Ministry Of
Water and Environment
Water and Environment
Project Name: Water
Management & Development Project (WMDP)
Management & Development Project (WMDP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Commissioner,
Water Resources Planning and Regulation
Water Resources Planning and Regulation
Project ID: PI23204
About US:
The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from
The World Bank towards the cost of the Water Management & Development
Project. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds for eligible
payments under consultancy services.
The World Bank towards the cost of the Water Management & Development
Project. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds for eligible
payments under consultancy services.
Job Summary: The Project
Technical Officer will be offering technical support to Component 1 of Water
Management and Development Project (WMDP) in order to improve implementation of
project activities under the approved work plan. The Project Technical Officer
will assist the Component Manager in provision of technical support to the
Project Team during implementation of various activities in the respective
Water Management Zones (WMZs). The
Technical Officer will be offering technical support to Component 1 of Water
Management and Development Project (WMDP) in order to improve implementation of
project activities under the approved work plan. The Project Technical Officer
will assist the Component Manager in provision of technical support to the
Project Team during implementation of various activities in the respective
Water Management Zones (WMZs). The
Project Technical Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the
project activities are implemented professionally and in time
project activities are implemented professionally and in time
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Offer technical support in preparation of
Terms of Reference, technical specifications & requirements,
review/evaluation of bids for various procurements, and project technical
reports - Maintain a technical link between
Component 1 and other Components to ensure that collaboration is created
during implementation of project activities. - Offer technical support in management and
supervision of component activities to ensure achievement of milestones as
per agreed/ approved work plan. - Actively coordinate regular interactions
among the project team and other stakeholders with the intention to
harmonize, integrate and create synergy within all parties. - Prepare and submit regular technical
reports to the Component Manager and the project team regarding status of
implementation of activities as well as challenges faced and possible
solutions - Perform any other special assignments as
instructed by the Component Manager
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Civil/Agricultural Engineering, Physical Sciences, Environmental
Management, or related areas and a Master’s degree in any of the
following: Integrated Water Resources Management, Water Resources
Management/Engineering, Environmental Management, or other relevant
discipline. - At least fifteen (15) years’ general
experience in water/natural resources management and or development.
He/she should have a minimum of five (5) years specific experience
demonstrated in preparation and implementation of integrated development
and management plans at national, catchment, sub-catchment or district
levels. - Working knowledge of the country’s water
and environment sector is key. - Good presentation skills in order to
disseminate information to Government Institutions and international
organisations - Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Should be fluent in English. - Possess a high level of interpersonal and
management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization at
all levels. - Ability to work under pressure and tight
deadlines - Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word,
MS Excel and Internet/ Email is a mandatory requirement.
NB: A Consultant will be
selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (IC) method set out in
the Consultant Guidelines. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to
paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of
Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank
Borrowers, dated January 2011 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the
World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (IC) method set out in
the Consultant Guidelines. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to
paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of
Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank
Borrowers, dated January 2011 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the
World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit
Expression of Interest and CV with a day phone contact, address and an email
address to:
Expression of Interest and CV with a day phone contact, address and an email
address to:
The Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit – Room 128, Ministry of Water
and Environment Plot 22/28 Port Bell Road, Luzira. Kampala, Uganda
and Environment Plot 22/28 Port Bell Road, Luzira. Kampala, Uganda
NB: Please attach copies of all academic
documents.
documents.
Deadline: 3rd November
3rd, 2014 by 16:00hrs Ugandan Time.
3rd, 2014 by 16:00hrs Ugandan Time.
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