Water Missions International ,Project Engineer Jobs in Uganda | - 2015

Job Description
Water Missions International is a Christian Engineering Ministry. Our mission is to be best in class Christian engineering ministry that transforms lives through sustainable safe water solutions. The Project Engineer position contributes to the success of the Uganda Country Program by providing cost effective designs for village-sized piped water schemes. The person in this position must be a strong Christian and must feel a clear calling from
God and a heartfelt passion for our mission.
Because our mission is global, urgent, arid enormous, the person in this position must have the temperament and energy to be a leader in an entrepreneurial environment. The person must have the ability and be willing to fulfill multiple responsibilities. He or she must not only
• be comfortable in, but be energized by highly fluid, rapidly changing work environments.
Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, the Project Engineer is responsible for performing engineering tasks within the Country Program following established standards and procedures. This position requires that the person resides near Jinja (or moves near Jinja), where the office is located. This position requires travel to remote locations within Uganda or surrounding countries to carry out assessments, inspections or training.
Key Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform engineering tasks including water hydraulic design calculations, and development of plans, specifications, and drawings
• Conduct field inspections and site assessments
• Report on various aspects of work as it relates to assessment, design, implementation, or follow-up
• Assemble required permits and reports for government agencies
•Perform all other duties as requested under the direction of the Senior Engineer
Minimum Education and Work Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering-Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical are preferred
• 2+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering-consulting engineering with specific design experience is preferred
• Drivers license
• Advanced skills with computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, EPANET, Google Earth and AutoCAD
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (English & Luo/Luganda/Lusoga)
• Excellent analytical skills, process design skills and project planning skills
Required Qualifications
• An understanding of and commitment to the mission of the organization
• A clear, God given calling to the Mission
• Ability to project confidence but be willing to learn new design methods
• Ability to work with a team toward common goals, and overcome diverse obstacles
• Ability to organize personal work load and achieve results in time
• Ability to be on time
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends when necessary
• A self-starter who problem solves and follows through without prodding but knows when and how to ask for assistance and counsel
Email Curriculum Vitae, Educational Certificates, Testimonials and a List of References to Water Missions Uganda at uganda@watermissions.org or post to Box 15, JINJA . Please Title your email:
Application Project Engineer