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Job Title:  Regional Engineer -Northern/Karamoja Region.

Organisation: World Vision Uganda

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

About the Company:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance

• Support Formulations of guidelines for implementation of WASH and all building and construction works activities in the program areas and follow up the use
• Implement all water projects, building and construction works initiatives within the WVU’s area of influence to meet or exceed planned outcomes in full compliance with GOU, SPHERE, SDGs and other relevant partnership and international standards and structural engineering guidelines;
• Review designs for all Piped Water System Designs, Building and Construction projects including drawings, bills of quantities and necessary documentation for works contracts.
• Provide technical support in analysis of tender documents.
• Monitor and evaluate structural project indicators and standards for use by Regions and APs;
• Collaborate with District Engineers to ensure compliance and adherence to standard designs as guided by relevant Ministries
• Document and disseminate best practices on completed WASH and structural initiatives and projects;
• Participate in structural engineering intervention coordination and other related meetings as may be required;
• Support the establishment and consolidate a working culture – based upon results based management principals – that consistently achieves and/or surpasses established targets and standards;
• Design WASH and Building Construction infrastructure projects
• Coordinate and develop detailed engineering designs for piped water projects and building constructions supported by WVU with the region
• Coordinate and Develop bills of quantities, specifications and tender documents for piped water and building construction projects.
• Update the standard designs to match with upcoming market trends and approved national and global standards

Technical Support

• Supervise WASH and building construction works at Area Programs within the region based on the need basis;
• Participate in quality review and build capacity of construction committees in each cluster support the formation of construction
• Participate in the annual program planning and budgeting review exercises;
• Management of contracts, review of bids and tender documents for projects
• Participation in the Central Tender Committee (CTC) as an alternate member;
• Have ultimate responsibility for arbitration, mediation and disputes for all building & construction contracts together with team at the Regions.
• Effectively support Programme Areas (APs) and other sectors staff to carry out assessments, designs, measurements, monitoring and evaluation efforts in relation to building and construction works and in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;

Capacity Building for Quality Programming

• Facilitate design of community operation and maintenance of engineering plans of buildings/ infrastructure and be involved in trainings for such committees.
• Provide appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower a new generation of structural engineering specialists within WVU;

Engagement and Networking with Strategic Stakeholders

• Establish and maintain contacts with both individual and government donors (e.g. USAID, DFID, EU etc.), for resource acquisition;
• Make deliberate efforts to establish contacts with government line ministries and NWSC, UWSNET, UN Agencies and NGOs to identify areas of possible collaboration and partnership;
• Work closely with the Communication department in production of high quality branding materials to be placed on completed infrastructures;
• Participation in Partnership Meetings/Networks as maybe appropriate.

Programs Reporting

• Review project reports when called upon
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual WASH and Building Construction infrastructure reports

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University preferably in Civil Engineering or Building & Construction
• Post graduate certificate in construction management, IWASH or relevant will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with regard to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development works WASH and building construction;
• Wide experience in Water and Building construction contracts management;
• Must be a results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
• Ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player.
• Knowledge of SDG 6 WASH indicators
• Knowledge of Uganda National WASH related policies and frameworks
• Registered with Professional Body e.g Institute of Engineers of Uganda is an added opportunity
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English
• Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD and GIS
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Deadline: 21^st August 2024

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