Danish Refugee Council NGO Project Engineer Jobs in Arua Uganda
Danish Refugee Council NGO Project Engineer Jobs in Arua Uganda
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future.
We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle.
In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions.
We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers.
Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
Job title:
Project Engineer-Re-Advertisement
Reporting to:
Regional Project Manager-NURI
Location:
Arua
Overall purpose of the role:
The Project Engineer will perform the following tasks:
Quality assurance:
Coordinate closely with the Project Water Engineer and the Regional Manager on technical approach.
Review and prepare engineering drawings, designs, BOQs as per the Rural Infrastructure Management Infrastructure Manual (technical screening).
Continuously supervise the construction and maintenance of all projects.
Ensure all rural infrastructure are climate change resilient; these will be based on site surveys to identify topographical land contours for planning a series of contour swales as well as ponds to passively capture surface water runoff and run on.
Conduct technical assessments on topography, contours and landscape patterns as well as surface hydrological behavior and fluvial geomorphology and when required and monitor the quality assurance and quality control of design and implementation on all water projects.
Coordinate project activities with the District Focal persons from the Engineering, Environment and Forestry Departments in the target districts.
Coordinate closely with district, UNWMZ and Ministry of water and Energy to ensure all designs are of highest standards.
Ensure very high standard of technical screening of projects jointly with the district technical team and compile Investment Plans for approval by the District Technical Planning Committees (DTPC) and support capacity building for district and line Ministries
Participate in BID committee to provide technical inputs for the selection of contractors and ensure technical specification are accurate to fast track procurement process and ensure quality assurance
Develop a monitoring scheme which includes performance and impact indicators for all infrastructures related activities.
Supervise the technical aspects of the projects;
Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
Ensure the right structures for instance drifts and culverts are constructed in the identified bottlenecks and ensure value for money
Inspect and supervise work for quality control and compile inspection report.
Ensure project accomplishments according to specifications and targets.
Ensure regular communication between communities at the project implementation sites and DRC
Ensure adequate contract management with the support supply chain department (close monitoring of variation, formal communication to contactors, etc.) in line with DRC operational handbook.
Processing payment certificates for contractors after completion of works.
Participate in training of Project Management Committees (PMC) and Project
User Committees (PUCs) together with district technical team
Develop investment plans (costed BOQ) together with supervising engineers.
Support the development of the work plan developed by regional manager together with the Project Manager.
Together with the Engineering Officers, work on project technical reports
Staff development and management
Support Regional project manager in developing objective setting and performance appraisal for Engineering supervisor
Monitoring and Evaluation
Identify, document and disseminate relevant project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s action points
Participate in quarterly OPM and District monitoring, project reviews and evaluations.
Reporting
Provide engineering data and information for preparation of donor reports (E.g. monthly Highlights, quarterly and annual reports).
Additional tasks
On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to function optimal
Essential:
A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar engineering degree.
Demonstrated experience conducting landscape level earthworks and passive water harvesting
Demonstrated experience in permaculture, agroecology and agroforestry systems
Demonstrated experience in natural pond construction
Demonstrated knowledge of water and soil chemistry and soil microbiology high desired.
7 years of post-graduate relevant work experience;
5 years of relevant work experience from a lesser developed context
Experience from 3 projects in a similar position;
Relevant experience with agricultural related rural infrastructure;
Desirable Experience:
Experience with donor funded projects and International Non-Governmental Organizations
Relevant experience in capacity building and training of teams.
Relevant work experience from Northern Uganda
Education:
A Master’s degree in Civil engineering or similar engineering degree
Find the definition of DRC’s Core competencies here
All DRC staff should master the 5 core competencies:
Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values
Languages:
Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
Knowledge of one or more of the local languages widely spoken in the covered districts, preferably Alur, Lugbara, Luo and Madi.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form
All the CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Apply by 7th December, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council NGO Project Engineer Jobs in Arua Uganda
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