INTERNATIONAL NGO ATTRACTIVE JOBS

Plot 4688 Kalungi Road                     PO Box 8103 Muyenga –Kampala. www.drc.dk

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independenthumanitarian organisation working towards durable solutions and promoting human security. Danish Refugee Council is working in Karamoja to reduce armed violence and providing livelihoods to the communities (for more information go to www.drc.dk)

Danish Refugee Council calls for applications from qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of:

Assistant Engineer - Livelihood Project

Duty Station:

This position is based in Moroto and will be operating in districts / areas in which Livelihood project is implemented. The job will require frequent travel within the Karamoja region.

General Role:

The Assistant Engineer will support the Engineer for the technical supervision of Livelihood activitiesin the assigned DRC/DDG Karamoja target areas in accordance with the DRC Code of Conduct and the DDG Community Safety Operational Guidelines.

Responsibility and Specific Tasks:

• Identify and conduct technical field assessments for the implementation of project activities
• Provide technical guidance for the implementation of Public Works, including soil conservation, water management and related agriculture engineering activities
• Participate in the design of work plans and budgeting of identified sub-projects
• Support the Engineer in developing engineering plans, technical specifications, and bill of quantities and assist DRC with tender processes
• Ensure quality control of all works
• Capacity building and technical guidance to Field Supervisors and Team Leaders on Livelihood activities
• Deliver trainings to targeted beneficiaries on the implementation of income generating activities
• Monitor and report DRC’s livelihood activities
• Regular interaction and coordination with District Technical Officers in all stages
• Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

·         Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Agriculture Engineer or any other relevant field

·         At least one(1) year of work experience within an NGO in an equivalent position

·         Experience in the Livelihood sector

·         Organizational and reporting skills

·         A resident of Karamoja and speaking Karimojong languageis essential

·         Self motivated and ability to work with limited supervision and able to make informed decision.

For the position

·         The position is contract based

·         Commencement date: as soon as possible, initial contract length: 2 months

·         Remuneration and benefits are as per DRC/DDG Uganda Standard Salary Scale and Benefit packages

·         Female candidates with suitable qualification and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV together with Cover letter clearly Marked “Application for Assistant Engineer Moroto”, and indicate salary expectations, academic certificates and 3 relevant references by email to:

administrator@drc-ddg.org

or Written application to:

Human Resources Department                                                                           Human Resources Department

Danish Refugee Council                                 or                                                             Danish Refugee Council

Danish Demining Group                                                                                                 Danish Demining Group

OdekeRoad Moroto                                                                                                   Plot 4688 Kalungi Road

P.O.BOX 8103, Kampala

Deadline:22^nd January 2013

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process)