World Bank Project Engineer Jobs – Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

Job Title: Project
Engineer
Organization: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About CEDP:
The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards
implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP).
The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of
enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and
service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular
focus on MSMEs.
The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be
implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project
will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project
Coordination Unit (PCU).
Job Summary: The Project
Engineer will support the PCU on supervision of Consultants and Contractors for
building works under CEDP.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Review the structural designs of buildings
    and advise accordingly
  • Review method statements for building
    works
  • Train and mentor staff in the Beneficiary
    agencies in preparation of requisite documents, evaluation and contract
    management
  • Prepare monthly progress reports to inform
    CEDP Coordinator and other stakeholders on progress of building works
  • Technical supervision of Consultants and Contractors,
    and monitoring of infrastructure subproject construction works
  • Report on overall progress infrastructure
    subproject implementation
  • Review deliverables/outputs of Design
    Consultants, and advise CEDP
  • Coordinator and other stakeholders
    accordingly
  • Work closely with contract managers for
    beneficiary agencies in sub project monitoring, assessments, inspection
    and certification of infrastructure to ensure quality and value for
    output.
  • Responsible for On-site monitoring of
    progress of ongoing subprojects for adherence to sector standards and
    specification and agreed implementation strategies and project targets
  • Actively participate in evaluation process
    for selection of consultants and contractors
  • Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly
    reports on implementation progress and generate specific data for
    measurement of infrastructure progress indicators
  • Participate in Project Coordination Unit
    meeting with Stakeholders at district level to communicate roles and
    responsibilities, encourage community monitoring of works, and enhance
    ownership and co-operation in the implementation of sub projects
Key Performance Indicators:
  • Monthly reports on activities carried out
    and progress towards meeting assignment objectives.
  • A quarterly report summarizing all monthly
    reports
  • Building Construction Progress Reports
  • Reports on review of Consultant’s outputs
    – specifications, drawings, design reports
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The candidates should possess an Honors
    Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering attained from a
    recognized university or institution. A member of a Professional Body of Engineers.
    A Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or
    Project Management from a recognized institution will be added advantage.
  • A minimum of ten years of professional
    experience including working knowledge of the disciplines involved for
    similar assignments in planning, design and construction supervision of
    building works, from concept stage through to implementation.
  • Proven technical competence in
    construction supervision or contractor site management;
  • Excellent team player with strong
    interpersonal skills and capacity to work with project stake holders
  • Proven strong skills in communication and
    project management. Excellent communication, reporting and writing skills
  • The candidate shall be fluent in the
    English language. Ability to speak at least one local language in Uganda
    is an added advantage.
  • Proven integrity and confidentiality in
    handling public resources and in executing duties confirmed by letters
    from referees.
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability
    to work with minimum supervision
  • High level of computer literacy with
    proven working knowledge of Microsoft
  • office and computer aided design
    applications
How to Apply: 
All candidates are encouraged to deliver their application letters,
updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional
certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope.
The Project Coordinator,
Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P. O. Box 7683, Kampala- Uganda.
Deadline: 1st
September, 2014

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