Job
Title: Water Quality Analyst (2 Vacancies)
Title: Water Quality Analyst (2 Vacancies)
Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
Duty
Station: Mbale, Uganda
Station: Mbale, Uganda
Reports
to: Branch Manager
to: Branch Manager
About
US:
US:
The Ministry of Water and Environment
(MWE) through the Directorate of Water Development DWD) established Umbrella
Organisations (UOs) as de-concentrated units to support the Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) of the water and sanitation facilities in small towns and
rural growth centres geared towards improving their Functionality and
Sustainability. The UOs which are funded by both Government of Uganda (GoU) and
the Development Partners (DPs) are de-concentrated in six regions namely;
South- Western-Kabale, Central-Wakiso, Mid-Western- Kyenjojo, Northern-Lira,
Eastern-Mbale and Karamoja-Moroto covering the entire Country.
(MWE) through the Directorate of Water Development DWD) established Umbrella
Organisations (UOs) as de-concentrated units to support the Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) of the water and sanitation facilities in small towns and
rural growth centres geared towards improving their Functionality and
Sustainability. The UOs which are funded by both Government of Uganda (GoU) and
the Development Partners (DPs) are de-concentrated in six regions namely;
South- Western-Kabale, Central-Wakiso, Mid-Western- Kyenjojo, Northern-Lira,
Eastern-Mbale and Karamoja-Moroto covering the entire Country.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Conducting
quarterly water quality surveillance (monitoring and testing) of the water and sanitation
facilities in the region to assess their status and performance.
Conducting
quarterly water quality surveillance (monitoring and testing) of the water and sanitation
facilities in the region to assess their status and performance.
·
Prepare
workplans for implementation of the water quality activities while ensuring
that all environmental concerns are addressed as stipulated in the standards
and the design documents.
Prepare
workplans for implementation of the water quality activities while ensuring
that all environmental concerns are addressed as stipulated in the standards
and the design documents.
·
Work
closely with and cooperate with District Water Officers and other stakeholders
for effective implementation of projects.
Work
closely with and cooperate with District Water Officers and other stakeholders
for effective implementation of projects.
·
Ensure
non-compliance of water quality is reported and adequate decisions / actions
are taken as per the National and International Standards for Drinking Water.
Ensure
non-compliance of water quality is reported and adequate decisions / actions
are taken as per the National and International Standards for Drinking Water.
·
Perform
any other assignment that may be assigned from time to time.
Perform
any other assignment that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. Possession
of a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
The
applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. Possession
of a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
·
At
least three years’ experience in monitoring and surveillance activities in the
water and sanitation sector.
At
least three years’ experience in monitoring and surveillance activities in the
water and sanitation sector.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send
their applications accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience,
present position, current remuneration, professional and educational
qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and
email) of three (3) referees.
their applications accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience,
present position, current remuneration, professional and educational
qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and
email) of three (3) referees.
Send to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Port Bell Road,
Luzira. Kampala. Uganda
Attn: Head Human Resource Management.
NB: Preference will be given
to candidates who are residents of Moroto and Mbale districts currently.
to candidates who are residents of Moroto and Mbale districts currently.
Deadline:
Monday, 25th January, 2016 by 5.00 pm
Monday, 25th January, 2016 by 5.00 pm
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