(Only open to Ugandan nationals)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent humanitarian organization working to provide durable solutions and promote human security.
In Uganda, DRC works in north, north-western, south-western and north-eastern regions in a range of emergency/development support for the communities in need with the aim of saving lives and creating livelihoods (for more information go to www.drc.dk).
General Objective
The Engineering Supervisor’s primary function is to oversee technical designs including: development of BOQs and management of infrastructure works in Arua, Nebbu and Zombo districts in West Nile Sub – Region. He/She will be responsible for Quality Assurance of infrastructure works and its components. He/She will ensure that technical specifications for all infrastructure works are in line with DRC’s Infrastructure Manual.
Specific tasks and responsibilities
The Engineering Supervisor will perform the following tasks:
- Supervise the construction of all infrastructures and ensure works are carried out as per set standards specified in the Infrastructure Manual.
- Prepare bills of quantities for construction works.
- Prepare budget estimates for infrastructure related activities.
- Prepare engineering drawings and designs.
- Monitor quality and quantity of materials used in the field.
- Conduct technical assessments as and when required.
- Prepare monthly work plans and reporting on actual work achieved against work plan.
- In charge of technical report preparation and to maintain an update on all infrastructure works in the West Nile Sub – Region.
- Supervise Engineering Officer, masons and ensure that the workmanship is as per set standards.
- Liaise with the District Engineering Departments for any technical advice.
- Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications and qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in labor based construction technology (cash for work interventions).
- Ability to provide technical leadership in the field of infrastructure engineering.
- A strong team player and ability to work well with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
- Ability and flexibility to travel within the West Nile Sub – Region.
- Computer literacy – proficiency in Excel and AutoCAD Program is preferable.
- Fluency in Lugbara/ Alur an added advantage.
Conditions for the positions
- The Position is contract based.
- Remuneration and benefits are as per DRC Uganda standard salary scale and benefit package.
Expected start date: 5th January 2015
Application and CV
Applications 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.
We only accept online applications. Go to www.drc.dk > About DRC > Vacancies > Current Vacancies and find the job on the list and press the apply button.
The deadline for submission of applications is the 8th December 2014.
We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have problems uploading your application, please contact job@drc.dk.
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.
Engineering Supervisor - Arua, Uganda
Job posted by: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark - Wed, 26 Nov 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Denmark
Deadline Mon, 8 Dec 2014
Job type: Temporary
Location: Uganda
(Only open to Ugandan nationals)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent humanitarian organization working to provide durable solutions and promote human security.
In Uganda, DRC works in north, north-western, south-western and north-eastern regions in a range of emergency/development support for the communities in need with the aim of saving lives and creating livelihoods (for more information go to www.drc.dk).
General Objective
The Engineering Supervisor’s primary function is to oversee technical designs including: development of BOQs and management of infrastructure works in Arua, Nebbu and Zombo districts in West Nile Sub – Region. He/She will be responsible for Quality Assurance of infrastructure works and its components. He/She will ensure that technical specifications for all infrastructure works are in line with DRC’s Infrastructure Manual.
Specific tasks and responsibilities
The Engineering Supervisor will perform the following tasks:
Qualifications and qualities
Conditions for the positions
Expected start date: 5th January 2015
Application and CV
Applications should be in English and include the following:
We only accept online applications. Go to www.drc.dk > About DRC > Vacancies > Current Vacancies and find the job on the list and press the apply button.
The deadline for submission of applications is the 8th December 2014.
We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have problems uploading your application, please contact job@drc.dk.
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.