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Job Title:    Building and Land Scape Architect (2 Fresher Jobs)   

Organization: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Kampala Capital City Authority is the legal entity, established by the Ugandan Parliament that is responsible for the operations of the capital city of Kampala in Uganda. It replaced the Kampala City Council.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to the Supervisor Architectural Services for performing the following duties:-

• Producing designs for buildings and other building projects in accordance with briefs or specifications;
• Discussing design requirements with clients and other interested parties in order to determine the detailed project specification in relation to the type of construction, cost limitations, land scraping and planning requirements;
• Carrying out thorough site surveys so as to determine site characteristics and assessing likely problems;
• Advising client on details of the proposed construction including impact on surrounding area and keeping them informed of progress;
• Preparing detailed drawings design specifications for KCCA projects and submitting these for approval by the relevant Authority;
• Negotiating and overseeing contracts with builders so as to ensure that work is carried out to appropriate standards and in accordance with agreed timescales and costs;
• Maintaining an awareness of developments in the course of architecture so that up-to-date and accurate advice can be given to clients;
• Monitoring and auditing work carried out by contractors in order to ensure that it is of the required standards;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Architecture; or Architectural Engineering; or Building Design from a recognized University / Institution. Possession of a Certificate in the related field will be an added advantage
• Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience in the relevant field.
• Age: 25 years and above

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

• Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
• Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.

How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers serving in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA STAFF) ONLY, duly appointed and confirmed to fill vacant posts.

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Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: –

• Apply ON-LINE.
• Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Result Slips and Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
• Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.
• Where the designated recommending Officer/Responsible Officer is reluctant or declines to provide a recommendation, the applicant should clearly indicate the reason(s) on the extract of PSC Form 3 (2008) and submit it online without the recommendation
• Falsification of documents will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Process

• Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
• Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the bio data moving downwards
• If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
• Select a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
• View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’
• Review your application and SUBMIT.

1. Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two positions but must clearly state the first and second choice positions against the title of the position applied for.

Deadline: 19th March 2024. 

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