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GOAL is currently seeking to hire a competent person to join
our Uganda team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join an extremely
dynamic International NGO and to use your skills. If you are familiar with
working within the international development aid sector and have a strong
background in the areas mentioned, then you are the one we are looking for!

WASH Technical Officer

About the Role

The WASH Technical Officer will be involved in the synthesis, design, procurement of
consultants and contractors, supervision of construction, and support the
monitoring and evaluation of the programme activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Design
of engineering projects

• Be involved in the preliminary planning of
  engineering projects; needs assessment, WASH surveys, technical data
  collection and desk studies
• Be involved in the collection of data,
  data analysis, manipulation and simulations to use in the design of
  engineering structures
• Be involved in the write-up of planning
  and design reports
• Develop technical drawings, BOQs and
  technical specifications for projects
• Be involved in the approval processes of
  engineering designs following established professional protocols
• Keep abreast of relevant technical design
  guidelines, project implementation guidelines, design standards and
  national policies in the water and sanitation and construction sector.

Monitoring
and Supervision

• Effective supervision of contractors to
  execute works in accordance with the technical specifications
• Be responsible for directing contractors
  to identified beneficiary villages for new construction projects
• Work with the contractor’s Hydrogeologist
  in siting wells

·       
Carry
out assessments on existing boreholes for rehabilitation

• Oversee general construction works under
  the project
• Ensure that the drilling contractor
  collects and submits required technical data in a timely manner
• Conduct frequent field-level monitoring
  and provide feedback to the WASH programme manager

Documentation
and Learning

• Provide activity, weekly, monthly,
  quarterly and progress reports
• Oversee the implementation of new
  technological innovations in WASH
• Provide Monthly Log-frame reports/activity
  reports to the Programme Manager using agreed formats
• Collect and document all snags on the
  works and ensure their rectification as per the contract terms
• Ensure that communities are involved in
  the monitoring of the construction

·       
Update
the water points database

·       
Fill
out forms required by the DWO to update the Water Atlas and standard
supervision forms

Programme
strategic development support

• Be involved in feasibility studies of
  proposed projects
• Be involved in the design, implementation
  and evaluation of pilot projects
• Contribute to the WASH strategy and
  reviews

Procurement
and Finance

• Aid the procurement of all construction
  projects and observe compliance on all procurement procedures
• Prepare completion certificates for works
  supervised
• Be involved in the planning of budget
  activities and their periodic review

Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Degree/ Higher Technical
  Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering/ Water Engineering or related
  discipline
• Demonstrated experience in
  the design and supervision of construction works especially WASH projects
• Ability to establish and
  maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent ability in use
  of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and aptitude to learn to use new
  software
• Ability to use drafting
  and design tools; AutoCAD, Epanet etc
• Highly organized and able
  to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and able to work in a fluid
  environment and adhere to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal English language
  skills
• Possession of a riding permit (Class A) and
  Ability to ride a motorcycle is required for this job

Desirable:

• Demonstrable, relevant
  experience in an international NGO and/or in developing countries.
• Specific technical
  knowledge or experience of INGO approaches, thematic areas or countries
• Knowledge of the following
  community-based approaches is an added advantage; CLTS, Sanitation
  marketing, Hand Pump Mechanics Associations

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with
GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible
extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at
risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways
that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous
background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal
opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate
offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas
of accountability:

• Comply
  with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of
  conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and
  unacceptable behavior protocols.
• Report
  any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any
  wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report
  any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Documentation

• Responsible for all
  partnership documents; maintain and ensure proper filing of partner
  related documents in both hard and soft copy
• Keep a record of all the
  monthly grants management meetings;
• File all financial reports
  and other related partner documents in an orderly manner
• Maintain an updated
  partner database;

GOAL

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian
agency, with a global team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the
needs of the most vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 13 of the
world’s most vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian
and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations,
to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and
sustainable livelihoods.

General description
of the WASH programme:

GOAL has
been implementing WASH programs in Uganda since 2003. Historically, GU started implementing WASH projects in
Northern Uganda (Pader District) during emergency response to the insurgency
caused by Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels. As the context changed in 2007 GU focused on implementing WASH to
support transition and crisis recovery for vulnerable individuals returning to
their homes and/or new settlements closer to their places of origin. In 2012, GU WASH programming changed
from direct implementation to working through national civil society partners.
Currently the GOAL’s WASH programming
is operational in 5 districts including Abim, Kaabong (Karamoja – North East),
Agago (Acholi – North), and Bugiri and Namayingo (Busoga – South East).

GOAL’s WASH
programming in Uganda focuses on six thematic areas of (1) safe water supply,
(2) Sanitation Promotion (3) Hygiene Promotion, (4) Operation & maintenance
(5) Coordination & Networking and (6) Mainstreaming cross cutting issues.
These thematic areas are complementary and essential for effective WASH Programming
and contribute towards reduction in morbidity and mortality associated
diarrheal diseases.  By implementing
these interventions, the WASH Programme consequently improves the health status
and quality of life of the poor and vulnerable within the targeted communities
in GOAL’s 5 WASH programme districts of Uganda.

Remuneration Package
and Benefits

Our package includes a competitive salary, health insurance
cover for up to 3 dependents, comprehensive 24 hour personal accident cover,
terminal benefits equivalent to one month for each completed year of service
and our working hours provide for a half day on Fridays.  GOAL promotes a learning and development
environment with training & study opportunities aligned to our staff
development policy.

How to
Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications by email with at least
4 reference contacts (3 from the last three employers, and 1 character reference),
and daytime contact number to; The Human
Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda: recruitment@ug.goal.ie  indicating the title for the position applied
for in the subject line by 3^rd January 2020.  PLEASE
DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.

Deadline: 3^rd January 2020

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