27 May 2012

Construction Engineer

Summary:
Save the Children is the world?s leading independent organization for children. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children seeks to fill the vacant position of Construction Engineer and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Ugandan nationals. Requirements:

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;
? An Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture. Additional Qualifications (preferable)
? Minimum 3 years working experience as Civil Engineer in construction companies / or construction projects in emergency situations or conflict/post conflict situations in a reputable organization, preferably an international NGO.
? Strategic and long term planning skills necessary for planning and implementing technical processes and construction management procedures.
? Ability to establish good working relations between the program staff and all other players involved in construction projects he supports.
? Thorough understanding (or ability to do so) of SC, donor, and national legal requirements for construction, logistics functions, including applicable laws and NGO regulations.
? Good understanding and experience with supervision, monitoring and verification of construction site management, including security and networking.
? Strong ethical principles, 100 % transparency and leadership qualities.
? Basic knowledge of Procurement Procedures and Regulations in an NGO setting.
? Effective interpersonal skills - oral and written communication skills
? Computer literacy skills
? Accounting & Financial analysis skills
? Strong documentation skills
Contact/How to apply:
Please state the source of this job advert, and send the applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to the below address or apply online.
Save the Children in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.


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