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Uganda jobs at GIZ International Water Stewardship Programme Uganda (IWaSP)
Position Title:TECHNICAL ADVISOR,Jobs in Uganda,
Reports to : Head of Programme, through Component Manager
Contract Duration : July 2014 — June 2015 (extension of contract is an option)
Organization:The GIZ International Water Stewardship Programme Uganda (IWaSP)
Primary Location:Kampala,Uganda
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: 27th June 2014
Salary band 4 — Professional 4T
Brief Company Profile:
The GIZ International Water Stewardship Programme Uganda (IWaSP) and GIZ
Reform of the Urban Water and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme (RUWASS) are
looking for a long-term national Technical Advisor in the field of Private
Sector Engagement in the Water Sector and Water Resource Management.
The International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP) is a program of
German Development Cooperation, implemented in Uganda by Deutsche Gesellschaft
fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. IWaSP brings together governments,
businesses, and the civil society to pool resources to tackle water resource
challenges. The programme supports the Ministry of Water and Environment (MVVE)
as well as other public and private institutions to improve the adaptability of
water users to the impacts of climate change through private-sector
participation in the reduction of shared water risks.
The position will be shared between the IWaSP Programme (50%) and the Water
Resource Management Component of the Reform of the Urban Water and Sanitation
Sector Reform Programme (RUWASS) (50%). The RUWASS Programme supports MWE and
other public actors in their efforts towards an improved and more equitable
access to sustainable water supply and sanitation as well as improved water
resource management.
Responsibilities :
The successful candidate will:
• Assist the Component Manager in the management and implementation of two
components:
a) Water Stewardship,
b) Climate Sensitive Water Resource Management
• Coordinate implementation of project activities on the ground in close
cooperation with management
• Assist programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to
and cooperate with a broad range of target groups, including Ministries, public
institutions, private sector, civil society
• Ensure that services provided in the components are aligned with the
partner's needs and the overall GIZ water programme
• Support the identification and initiation of new cooperation with the
private sector
• Ensure good cooperation with relevant IWaSP staff members in the region
• Assist in monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Implements Gender and HIV/Aids mainstreaming activities in the thematic
area
• Supports knowledge management as well as good public relations and
documentation, both in Uganda and in cooperation with GIZ Headquarters
Required Entry Qualifications and Competencies
• University education (minimum Master's degree) in technical science /
engineering (water/water resource management/ environment/natural resources) or
related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in the Ugandan
Water Sector or related field in a similar position
• Good experience in project management
• Excellent knowledge and experience
in management of natural resources, especially water
• Experience in working with national institutions, utilities and local
governments in this field
• Experience in implementing public-private partnerships (experience in
working with national and international businesses is an advantage)
• Experience in working with international development partners/donors is
an advantage
Other Qualifications
• Excellent reporting skills
• Very good working knowledge of ICT
(related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications
(e.g. MS Office)
• Ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge
• Openness to share information and knowledge ("communicator")
• Team player in multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary team
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of English, knowledge of German being
an advantage
• Ability to travel frequently within and outside Uganda Reports to: Head
of Programme, through Component Manager
Mode of Application:
Note: Application should include 2 pages max for cover
letter and 3 pages max for CV. The deadline for submission of applications
should be 27.6.2014.
All applications should be submitted to;
the Human Resources Department, GIZ
Offices,
Plot 23 Nakasero Road,
Kampala.
