Job Title: Project
Engineer
Engineer
Organisation: Ministry
of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Project Name: Enhancing
National Food Security through Increased Rice Production (ENRP) Project
National Food Security through Increased Rice Production (ENRP) Project
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
About US:
The Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries received funding from the Islamic
Development Bank (IDB) to support government of Uganda’s efforts to attain rice
self-sufficiency through “Enhancing National Food Security through Increased
Rice Production (ENRP) Project.” The project will contribute to the increase in
production, marketing and consumption of rice for improved Nutrition, Food
Security and Incomes in Uganda as well as support, build and strengthen the
institutional and technical capacities, for sustained agricultural growth that
contributes to the poverty alleviation and food security.
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries received funding from the Islamic
Development Bank (IDB) to support government of Uganda’s efforts to attain rice
self-sufficiency through “Enhancing National Food Security through Increased
Rice Production (ENRP) Project.” The project will contribute to the increase in
production, marketing and consumption of rice for improved Nutrition, Food
Security and Incomes in Uganda as well as support, build and strengthen the
institutional and technical capacities, for sustained agricultural growth that
contributes to the poverty alleviation and food security.
Job Summary: The Project Engineer will be heading,
coordinating, planning, designing and implementing of all project engineering
activities and ensure close liaison with the project management and steering
committee
coordinating, planning, designing and implementing of all project engineering
activities and ensure close liaison with the project management and steering
committee
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draw/Review Terms of Reference for
irrigation studies and Environmental assessment. - Carry out an Evaluation of Engineering
aspects of the project. - Carry out supervision for activities
under review for delivery. - Preparation of Progress Reports
(including Quarterly and Annual Reports). - Support the conduct of environmental
impact assessments for all construction works. - Supervision of the consultant to comply
with the Terms of Reference, Technical Specifications and drawings in the
contract and any other regulatory and contractual obligations related to
Engineering. - Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and
monitor all assigned projects as well as Monitor compliance in all areas - Build capacity of MAAIF and district
staff, and project beneficiaries in irrigation and drainage development,
and Irrigation infrastructure Management and maintenance through Water
Users Associations (WUA) - Participate in the preparation of all
procurement documents related to the procurement of consultancy services
and contractors for the implementation of the Project; - Participate in contract negotiations
with the consultants recommended for award of contract; - Maintain proper records of all
Engineering procurement documentation and develop a monitoring and
reporting system in line with the IDB’s progress reporting requirements; - Observe the implementation progress of
the Project and advise the Project Coordinator on issues that need
attention and improvement; - Follow-up closely on the activities of
the consultant’s and contractor’s works with the view to ensure that they
adhere to the project implementation schedule and generally advise the
Project Coordinator on progress; as well as monitor the progress of the
works by comparing the actual progress with the approved programme of the
works and recommend to the Contractor the appropriate measures to be
taken, in case the works are behind schedule; - Participate in organizing and always
attending site meetings to review progress of the Works. - To prepare draft agendas and minutes of
meetings of all formal visits in which he participates; - Advise the Project Management on
possible ways to avoid unforeseen extra expenditures for the project; as
well as on any possible claim or contractual problems arising during the
works. - Ensure that consultants prepares reports
at all stages of the project and that the views of the Government, IDB and
other stakeholders are duly incorporated in the final reports; - Perform any other relevant duties as may
be instructed by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honours
Bachelors of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources
or Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
from a recognised University /Institution. - Must have Master of Science or
Postgraduate Qualifications in Hydraulic Structures, Water Resources
Engineering/Management, Irrigation and Drainage from a recognised
University /Institution. - Five years’ experience of construction
management and good knowledge of coordinating, planning, designing and
implementing engineering projects.
How to Apply:
Applicants should
fill Public Service Commission (PSC) Form 3 (2008), Download
Here, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic
certificates and testimonials, appointment letters as evidence of working
experience and two referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer
and most recent passport photographs. Applications should be addressed to the
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries,
P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, and delivered to the Open Registry.
fill Public Service Commission (PSC) Form 3 (2008), Download
Here, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic
certificates and testimonials, appointment letters as evidence of working
experience and two referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer
and most recent passport photographs. Applications should be addressed to the
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries,
P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, and delivered to the Open Registry.
Deadline: 22nd June 2018
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