Surveyor – Kampala – Uganda National Roads Authority

About UNRA:
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament; The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on 1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.

Job Summary: The Surveyor will be responsible for the execution of topographic surveys, data
processing and analysis. The Surveyor will also be responsible for quality control of construction works including checking construction works levels against the design. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for quality assurance of the survey process as well as survey records and reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare survey guidelines, procedures and quality assurance processes in line with standards and best practice;
Conduct topographic surveys and set out road alignment in line with the final approved engineering project designs and generate reports;
Develop risk matrix and put in place risk mitigation measures in survey projects.
Actively monitor quality control of surveys, mapping and monument/survey beacons preservation;
Develop relevant blue prints and relevant survey documentation for use in mapping the land for right of way;
Respond to audit reports and implement agreed recommendations within specified time frames;
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Surveyor/Resident Engineer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the UNRA Surveyor job vacancy should hold an Honors Degree in Surveying;
Professional registration with the relevant Association of professional surveyors is an added advantage;
Possession of Post Graduate qualifications in surveys or other relevant field will be an added advantage;
At least three years’ experience in surveying;
Previous experience in preparing survey documentation.
High degree of integrity;
Excellent track record of outstanding performance;
Ability to work as part of a team;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal, particularly staff/management relation skills
Ability to deliver accurate results in a timely manner and in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their handwritten application letters, filled form (Download Here) , an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee letters (one of whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training Centre addressed to the:

Office of the Director Human Resource,
Uganda National Roads Authority,
Plot 5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.

Deadline: Monday, 1st February 2016 by 17.00 hours