Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
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 Drainage Engineer will actively participate
in the execution of hydrological and hydraulic studies for drainage catchments
including determination of catchment areas and rainfall intensities;
calculation of catchment run offs and discharge characteristics for bridges and
drainage structures. The Drainage Engineer will also participate in the
determination of flood lines, slopes, capacity and sizes of various drainage
structures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out Hydraulic and Hydrological studies
including - Draft Initial assessment report
submitted to the Hydrologist sizing of various drainage structures - Draft Hydraulic and Hydrological report
submitted to the Hydrologist. - Participate in the review of drainage
aspects of all feasibility studies and designs - Ensure comments prepared and submitted
to the Hydrologist - Actively participate in the inspection of drainage
works to ensure design - standards are not being compromised
- Ensure draft inspection reports are prepared
and submitted to the Hydrologist - Actively participate in the management of risk
on drainage activities - Risk register generated and updated throughout
the design process. - Ensure effective mitigation measures
are formulated and implemented. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Hydrologist.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the UNRA Drainage Engineer job
vacancy should hold an honors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental
Engineering, Hydrology or in any other relevant field. - Professional registration with the relevant
Association of professional engineers is an added advantage. - At least three years’ experience in hydraulic
and hydrological engineering and studies. - High degree of integrity.
- Proven track record of outstanding
performance - Computer literacy skills
- Excellent interpersonal, particularly
staff/management relations - Excellent oral and written communication
skills. - Ability to manage/supervise multi skilled
teams and deliver accurate results in a timely manner and in an
environment with multiple and challenging tasks.
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should deliver their applications
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
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