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• Plans, coordinates, implements, evaluates and proposes
  recommendations on WASH program activities;
• Prepares project work plans and budgets and ensures proper
  accountability of project funds and other resources;
• Prepares and submits timely and quality activity WASH reports;
• Provides training, coaching and support supervision to project staff
  and volunteers
• Develops monitoring tools in liaison with the URCS M&E officer
  and ensures they are used and indicators therein.
• Liaises and maintains good coordination with Government, UNHCR and
  relevant stakeholders in consultation with respective Program manager, Operations
  and Branch Managers on WASH activities and policies;
• Ensures that the trainings, sensitizations in PHAST and other
  activities at different levels within the project are conducted in a
  timely and quality manner.
• Conduct technical assessments of the water Supply Systems in the
  project areas to establish magnitude of damage, identify the required
  spare parts and execute necessary corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports including technical drawings &
  specifications for bid documents to facilitate water source works
  contractual processes by Supply Chain department.
• Manages contracts whenever they are awarded, maintains link with
  contractors and closely monitors /supervises the contracted works to
  completion.
• Promotes latrine construction and use within the project areas;
• Advises and encourages community members on safe waste disposal in
  project areas.
• Supervise the preparation, development and dissemination of relevant
  messages for positive behavior change among community members in the
  project area.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly progress reports in accordance with
  URCS guidelines and presents the same for incorporation into the overall
  settlement status update reports.
• Maintains good coordination and cooperation with UNHCR, OPM and
  other stakeholders  

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) WASH
  Project Engineer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Water engineering or
  Civil engineering with a post graduate training in Water Engineering or
  related field from a reputable institution. Have sound training in water
  resources management and Human resource management or related disciplines.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position or worked
  with reputable organization/agency in at a minimum of mid-level managers’
  position preferably.
• Substantial skills in computer application including engineering
  packages are a must.
• Should be familiar with conducting technical assessments,
  preparation of contracts/bids and contract management especially in the
  construction of water Supply Schemes and civil works.
• Good interpersonal skills and working relations with officers under
  his/her supervision and other stakeholders.
• Very good computer skills (Word, Excel) and ability to run specific
  software (AutoCAD and basic GIS);
• Specialized training in Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation
  Transformation (PHAST) & Community led Total Sanitation (CLTS).
• Good initiative and self-motivated individuals to work with minimal
  supervision efforts.
• Good interpersonal skills and working relations with other staff
  under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills; ability
  to compile and assimilate content in short time frames;
• Proven project management skills, particularly around technical
  planning, projections and contract management.
• Ability to work across different actors, cultural contexts,
  technical areas and bridge silos within the organization and with external
  partners;
• Strong demonstrated skill working with external partners and
  bringing several stakeholders together for a common goal, sensitivity to
  cross cutting aspects of Gender, Environment and disability inclusion;
• A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks
  and to maintain a high quality standard when working under time pressure;
• A mature personality of high integrity with great team working
  skills, a courteous attitude and a clear sense of confidentiality;

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