Project Engineer – MOFA Japan Project job at World Vision Uganda

World Vision Uganda

Project Engineer – MOFA Japan Project job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 07 April 2023

Hiring Organization: World Vision Uganda

Job Details:

Report to: Project Coordinator
Location: Terego District

Purpose of the position:
To provide technical oversight to MOFA Japan Project building and construction works in West Nile.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
Oversee the technical implementation of MOFA Project constructions in West Nile Region
• Supervise Engineering activities such as building constructions; Classroom renovations; Water System constructions including all processes from designs, specifications, BoQs, quotations and procurement through to implementation to impact of program in liaison with Procurement and Project Manager.
• Supervise community mobilization teams, to engage in participation of beneficiaries in designs, and maintenance of infrastructure/construction activities as well as contributions of labour and materials where appropriate.
• Network/partner with district officials/other stakeholders to ensure standards, regulations, procedures are adhered to.
• Supervise contractors and assigned staff undertaking project implementation.
• Develop Monitoring tools and undertake M&E function of Program activities/construction for quality assurance.
• Give technical oversight/guidance and advise to the project team concerning construction and engineering works
• Facilitate design of community operation and maintenance of engineering plans of buildings/ infrastructure and be involved in trainings for such committees.
• Data collection, accurate record keeping and management of information to measure progress and impact of program activities
• Provision of weekly updates and monthly reports to the project manager and National Construction Engineer

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
• University Degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 3 years of previous experience in designs and Construction work supervision with development agency.
• Computer literacy is needed
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Epanet, GPS mapping software is added advantage.
• Good command of oral and written English is a must; local language skills are an asset. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motorcycle riding /Driving skills are an asset.

Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only