(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 the 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 Officer’s primary function is to supervise the day to day infrastructure works including planning, validation of Parish Development Plans, community mobilization and monitoring of infrastructure projects in Arua, Nebbi and Zombo districts of West Nile Sub – Region. 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 Officer will perform the following tasks:
- Set up, plan, supervise and monitor the implementation of the infrastructure projects.
- Participate in the planning process and in the validation of Parish Development Plans (PDPs).
- Supervise and monitor the work of masons and participating communities.
- Supervise the technical aspects of the infrastructure projects.
- Organize and supervise baseline data collection and implementation of the technical and economic/impact assessment.
- Oversee community mobilisation and the process of selecting cash for work beneficiaries.
- Request materials to be purchased.
- Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Together with the Engineering Supervisor, work on project technical reports.
- Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders of the infrastructure projects.
- Assess the security situation at project sites in close collaboration with the Engineering Supervisor.
- Ensure protection of beneficiaries.
- Ensure regular communication between communities at the project implementation sites and DRC.
- Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications and qualities
- Diploma in civil engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience in labor based construction technology (cash for work interventions).
- 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 Lugbra/ 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.
Engineering Officer - 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 the 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 Officer’s primary function is to supervise the day to day infrastructure works including planning, validation of Parish Development Plans, community mobilization and monitoring of infrastructure projects in Arua, Nebbi and Zombo districts of West Nile Sub – Region. 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 Officer 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.
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.
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