Job Title: Officer Civil Engineer
Organisation: Uganda Revenue
Authority (URA)
Authority (URA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Supervisor
Estates & Utilities
Estates & Utilities
Job Code: HRM/072/601
About URA:
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) was established by the Uganda
Revenue Authority Statute of 1991 and set up in September of the same year as a
central body for assessment and collection of specified revenue, to administer
and enforce the laws relating to such revenue and to provide for related
matters. This statute incorporated all the laws that were in force then
regarding tax collection. The new organization (URA) amalgamated the three tax
administration departments that were responsible for all the taxes collected by
the Central Government of Uganda.
Revenue Authority Statute of 1991 and set up in September of the same year as a
central body for assessment and collection of specified revenue, to administer
and enforce the laws relating to such revenue and to provide for related
matters. This statute incorporated all the laws that were in force then
regarding tax collection. The new organization (URA) amalgamated the three tax
administration departments that were responsible for all the taxes collected by
the Central Government of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Officer
Civil Engineer will manage the operations, maintenance, constructions and
repairs to URA’s buildings to ensure a conducive working environment
Civil Engineer will manage the operations, maintenance, constructions and
repairs to URA’s buildings to ensure a conducive working environment
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Oversee and report on the maintenance work of URA buildings/Offices to
maintain a conducive work environment:
maintain a conducive work environment:
- Develop periodic maintenance plans on a
quarterly basis in respect to the budgetary aspects. - Study structural suitability (structural
appraisal of buildings) and document findings. - Handle minor repair works e.g. repair of
furniture, doors as and when it comes etc. - Prepare and submit technical reports on
the implementation of the planned site visits.
Develop drawings, layouts, Bills of Quantities, technical
specifications, scope of work and TORs for bid solicitation
specifications, scope of work and TORs for bid solicitation
- Identify and document user needs for
construction of the buildings or renovations of buildings - Develop drawings, BOQs, technical
specifications, TORs for various locations in line with requests /approved
plans and or instructions from the line manager. - Draw plans, sections and elevations of
structures and submit to the line supervisor for further management
The Engineer will also supervise all contracted works and services,
recommend payments and prepare final account of projects and performance review
of contracts on all projects to ensure value for money
recommend payments and prepare final account of projects and performance review
of contracts on all projects to ensure value for money
- Identify and develop a checklist of
project outputs and share the expected outputs from the prospective
Service Provider with the budget holder. - Carry out project supervision, review
performance of contractors and write technical reports. - Review BOQs, technical specifications and
TORs. - Inspect works, verify and recommend
payment of contractors for completed works - Handle contract issues related to
implementation e.g. shop drawings, material approvals, variations, project
final account and contract performance. - Supervise and quality assure all
engineering consultancy services.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Uganda Revenue
Authority URA Officer Civil Engineer job placement must hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
obtained from a recognized Institution - Registered
Engineer with an appropriate body of Engineers at a national level - Additional training in Contract Management & Project Planning and
Management is desirable - A minimum of three years working experience in the
relevant engineering work (management of construction projects or
properties) from a reputable organization. - Previous
exposure and experience in supervising construction projects is required - Working knowledge of the procurement procedures and laws (PPDA
Act) - Knowledge
in the preparation of Bills of Quantities - Skilled
and experience in drawings - Good
proposal and report writing skills - Certification
of work under projects - Knowledge
of the laws and regulations governing the Engineering Profession in Uganda. - Excellent
problem-solving skills and analytical thinking - Keen
eye for detail and good design - Excellent
numeracy and a good level of scientific understanding - Excellent
communication skills, particularly oral/written skills - Excellent
people and time management skills - Demonstrated
ability to work well both as part of a team, and on your own initiative - Strong
technical drawing and interpretation skills - Good
computer skills and familiarity with industry-specific software and
modelling programs - Resilience
and ability to travel frequently
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join URA
should apply online by visiting the website below. Please go to Careers link, Click Here,
‘CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING -> Login (If new, register, else
continue)’ to view detailed job description of the roles and responsibilities
and other required competencies. All applicants are required to scan and attach
copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’ Level, A’
level, Degree certificates. Each attachment should not exceed a limit of 1MB
and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) are allowed.
should apply online by visiting the website below. Please go to Careers link, Click Here,
‘CAREERS -> EXPERIENTIAL HIRING -> Login (If new, register, else
continue)’ to view detailed job description of the roles and responsibilities
and other required competencies. All applicants are required to scan and attach
copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’ Level, A’
level, Degree certificates. Each attachment should not exceed a limit of 1MB
and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) are allowed.
Note: The list of shortlisted and successful candidates will be
published on the URA website. Academic documents for the successful candidates
will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for
appointment into the Authority. Any applicants found with forged academic
documents will be charged in the courts of law.
published on the URA website. Academic documents for the successful candidates
will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for
appointment into the Authority. Any applicants found with forged academic
documents will be charged in the courts of law.
Deadline: 2nd May 2017 at 11:59pm
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