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| Nsamizi Training Institute for Social Development |
2 Water Engineers Job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 02
Deadline: August 08 2023
Hiring Organization: Nsamizi Training Institute for Social Development
Job Details:
About Nsamizi TISD-UNHCR Project:
Nsamizi is an Implementing Partner (IP) for UNHCR that positively contributes towards improving sustainable living standards of refugees and other persons of Concern, through; Provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods and Environment & Energy services in refugee and hosting populations. With funding from UNHCR, Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, is to carryout recruitment of staff to work on its UNHCR funded project in Kyangwali refugee settlement. Nsamizi is looking for a mature, qualified and experienced person for the following position:
Nsamizi is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Nsamizi expects al staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us
Nsamizi is looking for qualified and experienced persons for the following positions:
Job Title: Water Engineer (2 No)
Place of Assignment: Nakivale
Reports to: WASH Coordinator
Job Summary: The Water Engineer will work under the supervision of the Ares WASH Coordinator and is responsible for overseeing Nsamizi water projects, technical implementation, liaison with contractors, UNHCR field teams, OPM, refugees employed for casual work, in-house engineers, s well as providing technical support in all aster engineering works at post completion. The Water Engineer will also be responsible for al Nsamizi water field activities, including identifying and selecting the beneficiaries of our projects, actively engaging in community mobilization and sensitization, establishing and maintaining regular communication with the Persons we serve, implementing project-related activities providing regular reports and ongoing monitoring of the projects. Candidates must be aware that this is field-based position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee all field operations related to water supply operation and management projects, including prospective project design, water project construction implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Work closely with all stakeholders (Nsamizi, UNHCR, OPM, District Local governments and refugee leaders) to plan, design and implement water supply systems
• Oversee technical implementation of all water supply systems and serve as technical point person for all system designs Manage on-site work during all stages of the system construction and installation eg, borehole survey, drilling, installation, and water distribution
• Independently assess needs for maintenance work (post-installation) in projects where a malfunction exists
• Generate and manage budgets relating to construction and maintenance works
• Conduct community technical trainings and sensitization to all Neaiz water beneficiaries
• Continually monitor the progress of ongoing field installation and maintenance actives
• Maintain regular contact with other Operating Partners within the refugee settlement to successfully implement and monitor water related projects appropriately sensitize the communities we work with, including establishing Water boards, water user committees, hand pump management committees where they do not exist and any other WASH related livelihoods interventions
• Send daily updates and regular progress reports to the WASH and Field Extension Coordinators regarding prospective projects, construction and implementation of current projects, and monitor existing projects
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• The applicant must hold a Bachelor's Degree in either, Water Engineering or Civil Engineering or Water Resources Management or Biosystems Engineering or Environmental Engineering or any closely related field
• A post graduate diploma in project planning and management is an added advantage
• Must have at least 3 years post qualification experience
• The ideal candidate is a dedicated team-player with strong
• Interpersonal skills
• Applicants must have competitive experience in community development and mobilization, as well as experience working with international stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate a proven passion for working with the community and possess strong deta orientation and problem-solving sicils
• Ability to design systems using venous design applications, eg, AutoCAD, GIS and GPS applications, WaterCAD, Epene120, etc Technologically oriented with excellent computer skills, including proficiency in email and Microsoft Office software Driver's license Ability to commit to flexible working hours Live and speak local language(s)
• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Application procedure
How to Apply: All qualified Candidates should HAND DELIVER an updated cover letter and CV and all academic documents to: The Principal, Naamizi Training Institute for Social Development, P.O. Box 149, Mpigi. Address: Mpigi campus. Deadline: 8" August 2023 at 5pm
Date Posted: 2023-08-01
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