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Job
Title: Engineer
Reports
to: Regional Coordinator
Project: Uganda Waster, Sanitation and Hygiene
Project (UWASH)
Duty
Station: Gulu, Uganda
About
WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job
Summary: The Engineer
will be responsible for offering technical oversight to the World Vision WASH
projects in the respective Regions
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee
    the technical implementation of WASH activities in the region
  • Supervise
    project activities such as borehole and latrine construction; well
    rehabilitation; water source protection, etc. with the support of
    Engineering Assistants including all processes from quotations and
    procurement through to monitoring of impact of projects.
  • Supervise
    community mobilisation teams to engage full participation of beneficiaries
    in design, siting and maintenance of WAT/SAN systems and hygiene promotion
    activities as well as contributions of labour and materials where
    appropriate.
  • Facilitate
    design of community operation and maintenance plans of wash infrastructure
    and involved in training of water source committees.
  • Data
    collection, accurate record keeping and management of information to
    measure progress and impact of project liaison.
  • Preparing
    monthly field reports for timely decision making     
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess a University Degree in Water and Sanitation
    Engineering
  • At
    least two years of previous experience in Water and Sanitation Projects
  • Good
    command of oral and written English is a must, local language skills are
    an asset. 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Motorcycle
    riding skills are an asset.
  • Knowledge
    of GPS mapping software is an added advantage.
  • Must
    be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.     
How
to apply: 
All those with a penchant
for humanities and are willing be part of this prestigious NGO, World Vision,
should send their application and complete Curriculum Vitae,
via E-mail to: wvujobs@wvi.org.
 Please address the application to the
People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in
the email subject line.
NB: Qualified
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. We do appreciate your
interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Deadline:
9th July, 2013
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