Engineering Officer Charity Careers – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

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Job Title:   Engineering Officer  
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager Kyaka II
About DRC:
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty
five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and
internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable
solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian
principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on
Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Engineering Officer will be responsible for
Kyaka II Office Works Supervision. The incumbent will offer support to DRC/DDG
operations and coordination with program staff on support, training, guidelines
and standard operating procedure as set by Danish Refugee Council (DRC).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The Engineering Officer will manage the
    construction of all infrastructures and ensuring works are carried out as
    per set standards specified in the construction manual.
  • In charge of preparing bills of quantities
    for construction works.
  • Prepare budget estimates for infrastructure
    related activities.
  • Prepare engineering drawings and designs.
  • Regularly monitor quality and quantity of
    materials used in the field.
  • Carry out technical assessments whenever
    required.
  • Prepare monthly work plans and reporting on
    actual work achieved against planned.
  • Supervise masons, ensuring that the
    workmanship is as per set standards.
  • Work closely with the District engineering
    departments for any technical advice.
  • Mentor and supervise the Engineering
    Assistant
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by
    Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for this vacancy should
    hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized University
    or Institution;
  • A minimum of five years of relevant work
    experience in labor based construction Technology (Cash for Work
    interventions)
  • 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.
  • Proactive, stable and robust character and a
    good team player.
  • Excellent communication skills, calm and a
    good sense of humour
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet
    deadlines and work with limited supervision
  • Ability to provide technical leadership in
    the field of infrastructure engineering;
  • Being a strong team player and adept at
    creating a strong team spirit;
  • 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 skills
  • Knowledge of local language will be an added
    advantage.
How to Apply:
All
qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications that should be
in English and include the following:
  • 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 qualifications, relevant
    training courses, work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
    references.
The
complete documents can be uploaded online at the web link below
Deadline: 25th July 2016

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