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 Job Title:        Infrastructure Officer
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Administration
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.
Job Summary: The
Infrastructure Officer is mainly responsible for the implementation of
Infrastructure works in accordance with DRC internal and donor requirements.
Key Duties and
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:
  • 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;
  • 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 administrator@drcuganda.org
with the subject line as “Infrastructure Officer – Lamwo.”
Deadline: 27th
January 2017

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