20 Entry Level Water Engineer Vacancies - Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Ministry

of Water and Environment (MWE)

Duty

Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: District

Engineer

The Government

of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) provides funding

from the District Water and Sanitation Development Conditional Grant for

District Local Governments. Funds for this programme are directly disbursed to

Districts as per approved work plans and are expected to be implemented by

functional District Water Offices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The Water Engineer will be in charge of the District

Water Department.

·        
Responsible for preparing Terms of Reference for

engaging technical consultants and contractors, as well as ensuring good

project management cycle execution.

·        
Keenly review technical plans and reports,

Operations and Maintenance arrangements

·        
Establish and maintain water resources database and

developments in the District

·        
Technical Supervision of consultants and contractors

as well as staff under his or her supervision.

·        
Spot check validity of technical issues in

consultants’ reports

·        
Take part in the preparations of monthly/quarterly

/annual technical work plans, reports and accountabilities.

·        
In charge of planning and budgeting for water supply

facilities.

·        
Initiate and participate in procurement of service

providers for water and sanitation services.

·        
In charge of monitoring and quality assurance of

works.

·        
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The applicants must hold Bachelor of Science Degrees

in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering from recognized Universities /

institutions.

·        
Possession of an added qualification in Water

related field, and registration with Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers

(UIPE) and Engineers Registration Boards (ERB) is an added advantage.

·        
A minimum of two (2) years working experience.

·        
High degree of ethics and integrity.

·        
Innovative and proactive, enjoys making things

happen, does not wait for them to happen.

·        
Excellent 

interpersonal, decision making and problem solving skills.

·        
Excellent verbal and communication skills.

·        
Proven ability to work independently and with teams

to achieve district objectives.

·        
Willingness to work in any part of Uganda.

·        
Computer knowledge, with knowledge of design is a

must.

All candidates

are encouraged to send their applications accompanied with updated CVs

detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional

and educational qualifications. The applicants must also include contact

details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees. The applications should be

physically delivered to the address below;

Ministry of

Water and Environment,

Attn: Head,

Human Resource Management.

Deadline: Friday, 23rd October, 2015 by

5.00 pm