Job Title: Engineering Supervisor
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Regional Manager
About US:
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36
countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and
internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable
solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles
and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees
and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36
countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and
internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable
solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles
and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees
and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Engineering Supervisor will provide quality
assurance for infrastructure works and its components
assurance for infrastructure works and its components
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the construction of all infrastructure
works and ensure works are carried out as per set standards specified in
the Infrastructure Manual. - Prepare bills of quantities for construction
works. - Prepare budget estimates for infrastructure
related activities. - Prepare engineering drawings and
designs. - Keenly monitor quality and quantity of
materials used in the field. - Carry out technical assessments as and when
required. - Prepare monthly work plans and reporting on
actual work achieved against work plan.
- In charge of technical report preparation and
to maintain an update on all infrastructure works in the Acholi Sub –
Region. - Mentor and supervise Engineering
Assistant(s), masons and ensure that the workmanship is as per set
standards. - Staff supervision and capacity building
- Work closely with the District Engineering
Departments for any technical advice.
- Be part of the budget preparation and
monitoring for the activities - Prepare weekly, monthly or quarterly reports
as may be required - Perform any other duties as assigned by
Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Engineering Supervisor job vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
in Civil engineering; - A minimum of four years of relevant work
experience in labor based constructions - Being a strong team player and adept at
creating a strong team spirit; - Proven ability to work creatively and
independently both in the field and office; - Ability to work with culturally diverse
groups of people; - Ability to travel and work in difficult
conditions and under pressure; - Show commitment to accountable practices.
- Knowledge of working in challenging
environments. - Demonstrated ability to manage large varied
workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet
deadlines and work with limited supervision - Proactive, stable and robust character and a
good team player. - Excellent communication skills, calm and a
good sense of humour. - Excellent interpersonal skills and
demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all
levels.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
including;
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
including;
- A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain
why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and
qualifications criteria and please indicate your salary expectations - Updated and detailed (maximum 3 pages). The
CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training
courses, work experience, and name and contact details of three relevant
references.
The
complete application package should be uploaded online, Click
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complete application package should be uploaded online, Click
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Deadline: 27th July 2016 by 11:59 PM
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