Job Title: Project Engineer – WASH (2 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Mbale, Hoima, Uganda
Reports to: Secretary General
About US:
Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in
Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The
ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to
protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded,
refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in
Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The
ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to
protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded,
refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
Job Summary: The Project Engineer – WASH will be responsible
for the Management of all WATSAN components (both hard and software),
programming, material, financial and human resources of the National Society
within the project area.
for the Management of all WATSAN components (both hard and software),
programming, material, financial and human resources of the National Society
within the project area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take charge of the overall planning,
coordination, implementation, evaluation and proposes recommendations on WATSAN
components; - Prepares project work plans and budgets and
ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources; - Provides training, coaching and support
supervision to project staff, project focal persons and project volunteers
(CBDR volunteers and groups). - Prepares and submits timely and quality
activity reports; - The Project Engineer – WASH will prepare
quarterly and annual project progress reports, budget in accordance with
URCS guidelines and presents the same for incorporation into the overall
organization plan and budget. - Develops monitoring tools in liaison with the
URCS M&E officer and ensures they are used and indicators therein
captured. - Work closely with and maintain good
coordination with Government and relevant stakeholders in consultation
with respective Branch Managers /Project staff on WASH activities and
policies; - Ensures that the trainings, sensitizations in
PHAST and other activities at different levels within the project areas
are conducted in a timely and quality manner. - Carry out assessment of the none-functional
water facilities in the project area to establish magnitude of damage,
identify the spare parts required and execute necessary remedial actions. - Assess the water situation in the project
areas and recommend appropriate technologies to deliver safe and adequate
water in such areas. - Prepare and submit technical reports
including technical drawings and designs for bid documents to facilitate
contractual process by logistics department. - Manages contracts whenever they are awarded,
maintains link with contractors and closely supervises the contracted
works to completion. - Actively promotes construction and use of
sanitary facilities within the project areas; - Advises and encourages community members on
safe waste disposal in project areas. - Supervise the preparation, development and
dissemination of relevant messages for positive behavior change among
community members in the project area. - Maintains good coordination and cooperation
with other sector partners, district and sub county authorities. - Conduct technical assessments during health
emergencies and disasters to inform management on appropriate
interventions and support the operations accordingly.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross
Society Project Engineer – WASH job placement should hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field from a
reputable institution - Possession of a Post Graduate or Pre-Graduate
Diploma in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field - Additional training in water resources
management - Specialized training in improved hygiene
promotion approaches i.e. Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation
Transformation (PHAST), Community led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Personal
Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for schools. - At least three years of WASH experience in
NGO setting - Broad knowledge and understanding of the preparation
of bid documents, contracts and contract management especially in the
construction of water facilities and civil works. - Excellent computer skills with high
proficiency in Microsoft excel and ability to run specific software
(AutoCAD, ArchCAD and basic GIS) - Familiarity with knowledge of Emergency
Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery. - Knowledge of the local languages within the
Mt. Elgon Region is an added advantage - Good initiative and self-motivated
individuals to work with minimal supervision. - Excellent interpersonal skills and working
relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders. - Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- High degree of integrity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
How to Apply:
All
candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement should send their filled application forms, download
here and E-mail to: [email protected] or mail via post to: The
Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box
494, Kampala, Uganda.
candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement should send their filled application forms, download
here and E-mail to: [email protected] or mail via post to: The
Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box
494, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 18th April 2016 by 5.00pm.
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