The Ugandan Jobline

• Under the supervision of the Team Leader, attend and represent the
  interests of DRC in all relevant forums as assigned.
• Actively coordinate within the jurisdiction of your responsibility
• Represent DRC with the Local Authorities and other stakeholders in
  the districts of jurisdiction in collaboration with the Base Manager and
  Team leader.
• Actively participate in internal coordination meetings to ensure
  internal coordination with other sectors
• Contribute and actively participate in a regular sector meeting as
  assigned by the Team Leader.

• Support the Team Leader with the planning and supervision of
  construction activities and ensure that works are carried out as per set
  standards specified in the drawings, designs and technical specifications.
• Initiate Innovative implementation strategies to enhance
  effectiveness, efficiency and delivery.
• Actively contribute to concept and proposal development in the
  infrastructure and Shelter sector and broader DRC programs.
• Responsible for day to day activity implementation through efficient
  and Effective way
• Prepare weekly work plans and ensure they are implemented as
  approved.
• Support the Team Leader in the establishment and management of the
  carpentry workshop and ensure that all works of carpentry nature are
  delivered on schedule and in the right quality.
• Tasked with maintaining proper documentation of the progress and
  site records as well as making designs at appropriate time.
• Monitoring the construction of shelters, latrines and other assigned
  infrastructure.
• Monitor quality and quantity of materials used in the various
  elements of the construction of PSN shelters and latrines.
• Prepare monthly work plans and report on actual work achieved
  against planned.
• Supervise contractors, ensuring that the workmanship is as per set
  standards.
• Assist in documenting lessons learnt and best practices in the
  sector.
• Prepare/contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and
  other reports in the areas of Shelter and infrastructure.

• Supervise Shelter and Infrastructure personnel as assigned by the
  Team Leader.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability
• Conduct daily field visits to support field staffs, through
  technical back stopping, to train duty bearers, check quantum of progress
  and verify quality of work.

• Support the Team Leader in monitoring financial commitments and
  expenditures against the budget and provide timely feedback on budget
  follow ups.
• Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff
  from and to different clusters.
• Initiate procurements using DRC supply chain systems and procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of materials and supplies.
• Actively contribute to grants management of Shelter and
  Infrastructure projects through day to day oversight of assigned grant
  expenditures and contribution to BFU meetings.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council Shelter and
  Infrastructure Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  civil engineering, Construction Management, Vocational studies in
  Technological studies with Education from a recognized University or
  Institution
• Three years of relevant work experience in construction, two of
  which must be with NGOs. Candidates with a National Higher Diploma in
  Construction with 5 years of experience may be accepted
• Ability to interpret designs, drawings and technical specifications;
• Ability to programme and schedule task in a multidisciplinary
  environment and proven ability to work creatively and independently both
  in the field and office;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under
  pressure;
• Computer literacy is a must -knowledge of AutoCAD/Arch card is an
  asset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be conversant with at least one of the local languages.
• Must be in possession of a valid motorcycle riding permit with at
  least one-year rough road riding experience.
• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal
  constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with
  limited supervision
• Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of honour.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish
  effective working relations at all levels

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested
  in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
  and salary expectations.
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include
  information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work
  experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

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