Job Title: Public Health Engineer
Organisation: Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding Source: UNHCR
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international
African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes
towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely
affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing
WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and
Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
African humanitarian and development organization that positively contributes
towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely
affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing
WASH, Health, Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and
Protection programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
About UNHCR Project:
HIJRA with funding from the UNHCR in Uganda is implementing a
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
multi-sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga settlement (Isingiro
district), Nakivale settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit
Center (Kisoro district).
Job Summary: The Public
Health Engineer will be tasked with managing the assigned WASH and infrastructure
project(s) in line with the objectives, budget and timeframe laid down in the
proposal(s). The role also includes: enhancing beneficiary participation;
managing and training local staff; implementing control and quality procedures
and cooperation with the field implementing staff; assessing, planning and
initiating new infrastructure and WASH projects / proposals
Health Engineer will be tasked with managing the assigned WASH and infrastructure
project(s) in line with the objectives, budget and timeframe laid down in the
proposal(s). The role also includes: enhancing beneficiary participation;
managing and training local staff; implementing control and quality procedures
and cooperation with the field implementing staff; assessing, planning and
initiating new infrastructure and WASH projects / proposals
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Technical Management:
- Responsible for the implementation,
management, supervision and support of the assigned infrastructure and/or
WASH project(s) in line with the activity plan and time frame of the
relevant project proposal(s) and any applicable national and international
guidelines and standards as well as providing support to the CPM in
developing new standards. - Manage the quality construction of all
infrastructure structures, ensuring good maintenance and sustainable
processes are put in place especially helping to involve more the local
communities drawing on similar experience in WASH projects, namely helping
to improve the current communities’ setup. - Work towards the continual improvement of
the processes and the technical implementation of the infrastructure WASH
program. In particular help implementing a better framework and give
feedback on how to both have better ensure quality of the work being done
while keeping paperwork to reasonable amount. - Offer input into the integration of
beneficiary participation and accountability (BA) in all aspects of the
project. Help integrate beneficiary participation into the existing
project(s) framework: communities, random selection of casual laborer for
interview and help develop new ways in integrating BA into infrastructure
project(s). - Ensure accurate and timely reporting of
activities for internal and external reports (e.g. monthly, quarterly and
final reports) as requested by field managers, CO and donors. - Support the CPM in analyzing former
infrastructure and WASH projects and budgets in order to improve project
and budget quality and procedures.
Staff Management:
- Manage and oversee the assigned team
including being part of the recruitment team, day-to-day management,
development and training, appraisals, etc. - Promote health and security of team(s) by
providing support to the CPM in developing security and safety guidelines
in the workplace and ensuring healthy living conditions and practices are
followed.
Financial Management:
- Work closely with relevant field managers
to plan, construct and manage budgets for the assigned project(s). - Be part of procurement evaluation
team/committee for all WASH related procurement/contracts or services.
Logistics:
- Manage the correct and timely ordering
(within budgetary constraints) of all necessary Infrastructure and WASH
supplies and equipment for the assigned activities, ensuring minimum
stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly and
timely. - Ensure the careful use, regular servicing
and appropriate replacement of all equipment, within budgetary
constraints, for the assigned project(s).
Quality Management: Implement, as far as is possible within
operational constraints, relevant policies and standards relating to current
operations including national, and international (e.g. Sphere and HAP)
standards, donor guidelines and other good practice.
operational constraints, relevant policies and standards relating to current
operations including national, and international (e.g. Sphere and HAP)
standards, donor guidelines and other good practice.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Public
Health Engineer job opportunity should hold an advanced Degree in Water
and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Health or any
other related Field. - At least five years of skills and
experience gained preferably in emergency settings. - A minimum of five years of related working
experience in a relevant field. - Previous experience of project management
- Experience of contract management highly
desirable - Experience of working with communities and
community-based organizations - Prior experience in promoting community
involvement and participation in program implementation including set up
and training of water user committees and sanitation committees and
managing community relations and interaction. - Previous experience of implementing rural
water and sanitation projects - Demonstrated analytical and conceptual
skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee
activities - Ability to implement effective projects
with sometimes limited resources. - Excellent computer skills including
familiarity with AutoCAD (latest version), Microsoft Word and Excel. - Ability and willingness to work in remote
areas for extended periods of time - Outgoing personality with excellent communication
skills. - Good team player, flexible and capable of
working with a multinational country team
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
application letter and Curriculum Vitae including telephone and email contacts
of three referees including your current/most recent employer.
Application should be addressed to the:
Country Program Manager,
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA),
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to: [email protected]. The subject line should read:
“Public Health Engineer.”
“Public Health Engineer.”
Deadline: 20th July 2017
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