Mercy Corps is an international
non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical development
work in very difficult places. We have been operating in Uganda since 2006 and
currently implement development programs in the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions
of Uganda with funding from USAID, EC, SDC, and USDA. We were recently awarded
a market-development focused 5-year USAID/Food for Peace-funded program working
in the northern half of Karamoja.

About USAID GHG Program:

The project, called the
Northern Karamoja Growth, Health and Governance (GHG) program, aims to support
the immediate needs of program beneficiaries while promoting long-term
development by spurring systemic improvements in key economic sectors of
northern Karamoja.

Job Summary: The Mercy
Corps Senior Engineering Officer is responsible for supporting the
implementation and supervision of all Engineering related activities mainly
Health infrastructures and road construction. These activities will be
implemented through contractors and the Senior Engineering Officer in
collaboration with District Engineer will oversee the contractors and ensure quality
deliverables of the same. The Engineering Officers will work closely with GHG
Team Leader(s) and officers to better coordinate and implement activities in a
timely manner. S/he will also expect to establish/strengthen good working
relationships with all GHG partners. The incumbent will also be responsible for
data gathering, analysis and timely communication.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Program:

Carryout
preliminary survey for various engineering related activities and produce
quality BoQ and plans;
Oversee
all engineering activities during feasibility studies, technical design
and construction works
Prepare
tender documents, construction contracts, quantify volumes and prepare
certificates
Responsible
for the daily implementation of engineering related project activities and
monitor progress at assigned work sites;
In
charge of developing detail action plans for project implementation –
including all technical specifications for project implementation in
collaboration with the concerned staff.
Actively
mobilize community to fully participate in the project implementation for
sustainability.
Work
in liaison with the Chief Learning Officer staff to capture the required
data for measuring the impact indicators.
Supervise
and be responsible for all technical aspects of project implementation,
ensure they are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner
according to standard engineering methods.
Conduct
regular field visits to oversee and supervise construction of roads and
other infrastructures as needed;
Supervise,
ensure quality and provide technical advice on works
Ensure
an integrated approach to program implementation in order to maximize
resource utilization and synergy between the staff and different MC
programs, if any;
Report
to the Deputy Chief of Party on weekly basis on progress of works.
Ensure
that environmental aspect of project sites are well incorporated during
construction and post construction phase.
Provide
timely recommendations for future programming,
Inspecting
and monitoring work of contractors regularly for quality assurance.

2. Partnership Management:

Establish
and maintain productive working relationships with sub-county and district
leaders and UNRA and district engineering office, soliciting their
participation in all activities where appropriate;
Make
on-site field visits regularly to provide technical review and/or design
suggestions;
Work
in liaison with team leader(s) and Mercy Corps technical staff in order to
develop potential projects, implement and closely monitor program
activities including detailed work plans.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation:

Create
a dynamic program environment that promotes inquiry;
Take
primary responsibility for data gathering in engineering related works;
Provide
data in support of team submission of timely weekly, monthly, and
quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during
implementation.
Where
needed support external evaluations by research partner Feinstein
International Centre and other organizations;
Work
in liaison with the Chief Learning Officer to ensure accurate and timely
flow of information from the field for entry in the database and for
preparation of PR materials

4. Other:

Conduct
himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to
bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian
mission;
Perform
any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The
ideal candidate for the aforementioned USAID GHG Program should hold a University
degree in (civil or construction engineering)
Five
or more years of professional experience.
Skills
in AUTOCAD drawing
Skills
in structural engineering are desired
Skills
in surveying, mapping are also desired
Proven
skills in design, drafting BOQs and managing construction tenders as well
as construction projects
Member
of professional engineering body/association
Willingness
to work on the field
Possess
the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
Skills
in networking, team-working, and community consultations
Good
reporting, communication and representation skills
Good
spoken and written English.
Fluency
in Ngakarimojong and Ethurr is an advantage

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested
candidates who desire to join Mercy Corps should send their application
including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3
referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin
Manager via E-mail to: Apply by Email

NB:
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Friday, 12^th December, 2014.

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