SHELTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER – KAMPALA(Open only for Ugandan nationals)

General objective

The Shelter and Infrastructure Manager’s primary function is to manage all Shelter and Infrastructure projects within DRC Uganda.

S/he is responsible to manage a team of Engineering Officers and Assistants. He/she will ensure that technical specification for all infrastructure works are in line with DRCs Infrastructure manual. In addition, he/she will be responsible for complying with donor and internal DRC reporting and accountability policy and procedures.

He/she is also tasked with providing technical assistance and guidance to the infrastructural works across the country programs.

Reporting line: The Shelter and Infrastructure Manager is responsible and reports to the Head of Programs.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Project Management, implementation and reporting

· Manage all aspects of shelter and infrastructure works undertaken by DRC Uganda.

• Develop BOQs for infrastructure and shelter activities according to defined standards.


• Monitor all infrastructure projects for quality assurance.

· Develop a monitoring scheme which includes performance and impact indicators for all infrastructures related activities.

• Inspect and supervise work for quality control and compile inspection report.

Coordination and representation

· Responsible for coordination with stakeholders and partners.

· Ensure project accomplishments according to specifications and targets. Supervise and monitor field based engineers

Qualifications and qualities

• Bsc in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.


• Must have working experience in a similar job for at least 5 years.


• Previous experience of working with NGO.


• Technical skills in Engineering, Project Planning and Management.


• Must have good management and presentation skills

· Ability to use Engineering design software

· Ability to work under pressure, culturally sensitive, and ability to work with minimal supervision

Conditions for the positions

· The Position is contract based.

· Remuneration and benefits are as per DRC Uganda standard salary scale and benefit package.

Expected start date: Immediately