Uganda: SHELTER AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER – KAMPALA(Open only for Ugandan nationals) - 2015

Organization: Danish Refugee Council

Country: Uganda

Closing date: 20 Aug 2015

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

How to apply:

Application and CV

Applications should be in English and include the following:

1. A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.


2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

The application should be sent to administrator@drc-ddg.org and the subject line should read

Senior Engineering Officer.The deadline for submission of applications is the 19th August 2015.

(We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)