Job Title: Infrastructure Officer
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Administration
and Finance Coordinator
and Finance Coordinator
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.
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
Infrastructure Officer is mainly responsible for the implementation of
Infrastructure works in accordance with DRC internal and donor requirements.
Infrastructure Officer is mainly responsible for the implementation of
Infrastructure works in accordance with DRC internal and donor requirements.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Coordination and Representation:
- Under the guidance of the Infrastructure
Coordinator, coordinate with stakeholders, all DRC infrastructure related
linkages representing the organization within its internal
guidelines/standards and those of donor partners. - Attend and represent the interests of DRC
in all infrastructure related meetings with the DLGs and CF. - Coordinate all DRC activities (support and
program) in the district of operation. - Represent DRC with the Local Authorities
and other stakeholders in the district of operation.
Project Implementation:
- Significantly contribute to concept and
proposal development in the infrastructure thematic environment. - Contribute to grants management of all
infrastructure projects through management of day to day project
expenditures. - Take lead in designing of work plans and
budgeting of sector programs and activitie - Actively participate in the PDPs
re-validation exercise within the district of operation. - Actively participate/ guide the process of
group formation/ selection for the implementation of the infrastructure
projects. - Support the infrastructure project
selection exercise. - Guide the selection of PMCs and organise
their training - Ensure that project agreement forms (MoU)
are fully approved and authorised before any group engages in
infrastructure projects work - Issue necessary tools and materials to the
beneficiaries of the approved infrastructure projects. Supervise the
implementation of infrastructure projects - Ensure that DRC program/activities are
carried out with pace, effectiveness and efficiency and in compliance with
Internal/Donor and National policies/Operational Standards. - Ensure all relevant local stakeholders are
involved in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the
infrastructure projects.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Infrastructure Officer job opportunity must hold a
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Development
studies, Social Science and Social Work/Administration. - A minimum of two to three years’
experience in labour based infrastructure projects in a busy organization,
preferably in an NGO setting. - A pro-active person who is able to work
independently and at the same time a good teamplayer. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability
to work independently with minimum supervision - Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
in MS word, excel - Ability to work in a culturally diverse
set up. - Fluency in Acholi is an added advantage.
- Excellent communication and writing skills
in English.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates should send
their applications including;
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 salary expectations. - Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
references.
Please send your cover letter, updated CV and academic certificates by
email to [email protected]
with the subject line as “Infrastructure Officer – Lamwo.”
email to [email protected]
with the subject line as “Infrastructure Officer – Lamwo.”
Deadline: 27th
January 2017
January 2017
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