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Job Title: Water and Sanitation Field Engineer
Organisation: Catholic
Relief Services (CRS)
Relief Services (CRS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Water and
Sanitation Team Leader
Sanitation Team Leader
About US:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in an international non-profit
organization that carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners’ people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
organization that carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at
the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and
as partners’ people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values
and our commitment to serving those in need.
Job Summary: The Water and
Sanitation Field Engineer will overview and monitor all Water and Sanitation
Construction activities. He/she will manage all community teams constructing
latrine slabs, digging drainages and monitoring contractors in water supply
repair /constructions.
Sanitation Field Engineer will overview and monitor all Water and Sanitation
Construction activities. He/she will manage all community teams constructing
latrine slabs, digging drainages and monitoring contractors in water supply
repair /constructions.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Work in liaison with WASH TLs and
Operation staff to ensure that materials are delivered in time and
according to specified quantities. - As indicated by the WASH TLs conduct
assessments and/or surveys. - Undergo together with Community Latrine
Slab construction team a training given by Oxfam on production and
construction of dome shaped latrine slabs - Supervise on a daily basis all
construction activities ensuring that high quality of works are achieved - Have a close coordination with Hygiene
Promotion Officers and ensure that all daily workers sign attendance
sheets in order to be paid - The jobholder will repair or supervise
repairs of hand pumps - Ensure together with the HPTL that Field
Engineers and Hygiene Promotion Officers engages both refugee and hosts
communities in consultation, mobilization and construction activities
where these are community based. - Encourage contractors to employ skilled
and unskilled workers from the refugees and host communities - Support PM to prepare plans, proposals,
and budgets for project extensions and new construction projects. - Ensure that Field Engineers monitor that
community workers and contractors adheres to Health and Safety standards
during construction activities. - The incumbent ensures that use of
appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on
projects implementation as well as on the utilization of project
resources. - Ensure the development and implementation
of a strong M&E system using appropriate CRS tools and resources to
maximize project impact on beneficiaries. - Keenly monitor project development and
identify deviation from approved project plans and implement corrective
measures when necessary to ensure that the partners meet the project
objectives.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s or
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrogeology
or Construction Engineering - At least two years’ experience working
with INGOs in the field of Emergency WASH or other infrastructure WASH
programs. - Prior implementation experience of water
supply: gravity fed systems and distribution networks, experience in
repairing India Mark II, III & AfriDev hand pumps - Implementation experience in sanitation:
construction experience especially different types of latrine and toilet
technologies - Communicates strategically under pressure
- Manages stress and complexity
- Actively promotes safety and security
- Proven organizational skills and ability
to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Strong verbal and written English
communication skills as well as local languages. - Excellent interpersonal communication
skills. - Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and MS
Office programs. - Ability to work independently and
creatively. - Enthusiasm in workings, a member of a team
and willingness to learn. - Ability to embrace the challenge of
working under pressure - Agency-Wide Competences (for all CRS
Staff): Serves with
Integrity, Models
Stewardship, Cultivates
Constructive Relationships, Promotes
Learning
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
a cover letter, updated CV and three work references (names and contact
information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org
a cover letter, updated CV and three work references (names and contact
information only) to ug_recruitment@crs.org
Deadline: 24th February, 2017
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