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Position Title: 1.
Programme Engineer (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)
Organisation: MINISTRY
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Nature of Appointment
- Contract
Duration - 23
months
Reporting to -
Programme Coordinator
Salary -
Attractive
Duty Station -
Kampala
The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan
from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to fi nance the
District Livelihoods Support Programme (DLSP) and intends to apply some of the
proceeds to recruit key staff to implement the project. The DLSP will cover the
districts of Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Bundibugyo, Masindi, Buliisa, Luwero, Nakaseke,
Yumbe, Apac, Oyam, Busia, Bugiri and Mayuge.
Objectives:
The main focus of the DLSP is to signifi cantly improve the
livelihoods of poor rural households. In particular, the programme is designed
to:
(i) Improve the productivity and incomes of rural households
and make them more sustainable.
(ii) Empower and make rural communities self-reliant;
(iii) Rationally utilize and protect natural resources and;
(iv) Provide and improve rural infrastructure.
The Ministry of Local Government is now inviting suitably
qualified Ugandans to fill the following post:
Job Purpose
To provide technical guidance in planning and implementation
of the community infrastructure component under the district livelihoods
Support Programme (DLSP).
Key Result areas
• Carry-out planning, implementation and monitor progress of
the component of community infrastructure.
• Review of cost estimates of schedules of all activities under
the sub component of community infrastructure
• Verify expenditure against physical progress of the component
activities
• Drawing terms of reference for the different service providers
under the component.
• Supervise, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities
• Periodical reporting on programme activities Personal
Specifi cations
i. Honours degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
ii. A post graduate qualifi cation in road construction and maintenance
and/or water engineering.
iii. Registration with Engineers registration board will be
an added advantage.
Experience
iv. Exposure in project management is essential
v. At least fi ve years’ experience in the planning,
construction and maintenance of rural roads, and or water facilities.
vi. The candidate should also have experience in procurement
of civil works.
Other requirements
vii. Familiarity with Government of Uganda Public sector reporting
procedures
viii.Proven Computer skills and good interpersonal communication
skills.
Specific duties and
responsibilities
i. Responsible for effective implementation of Access Roads and
Water Infrastructure Component. This will include designing, planning and
supervision of the construction of Community Access Roads, feeder roads,
sanitation and water infrastructure in the Programme districts.
ii. Provide technical back-up and advice to District Works Departments
throughout the participatory planning, budgeting and implementation phases of
infrastructure investments-roads, water, sanitation and buildings.
iii. Supervise and monitor the process of infrastructure development
in the participating districts.
iv. Ensure that District Engineering and Planning staff are familiar
with the conditions and eligibility criteria for drawdown from the DLSP.
Particular attention will be given to familiarizing staff with the successive
stages of the
participatory planning process to be followed for all DLSP sponsored
investments.
v. Assist the programme in drafting Bills of Quantities
(BoQs) and other engineering specifi cations under the DLSP.
vi. Assist the districts in supervising contractors involved
in the construction, installation and maintenance of rural infrastructure
sponsored under the programme
vii. Develop guidelines for the implementation of the component.
viii. Any other duties assignments relating to the DLSP as
may be assigned by the Permanent Secretary/Ministry of Local Government.
The Engineer will be expected to travel throughout the Programme
area during the course of his duties. Applicants who had earlier applied can
re-apply.
Applications accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies
of academic qualifi cations and testimonials as well as names of three referees
should be submitted to
the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local
Government on the 3rd fl oor of Workers House,
P.O.Box7037, Kampala
not later than 14th June 2013.
Mr. John G. Walala
For: Permanent Secretary.
