Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) in partnership with the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) with the support of the Cultural Protection Fund (British Council) is embarking on a project: “Withstanding change: heritage amongst climate uncertainty” aimed at restoring the Sir Apollo Kaggwa cultural heritage site in Gayaza-Manyagwa, Wakiso District.

The restoration exercise is part of a larger project targeting 6 countries, spanning the two Cultural Protection Fund regions of Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) and East Africa. In each country, the project will carry out priority interventions to a historic site that is threatened by the effects of climate change, with a focus on built heritage. The project focuses on architecturally unique historic buildings that serve/served a public function and are at risk due to the effects of climate change.

The Sir Apollo Kaggwa Cultural Heritage site in Gayaza-Manyangwa comprises a 16-roomed residential house built in 1890s, a mausoleum (where two former Prime Ministers of Buganda are buried – Sir Apollo Kaggwa and his son Michael Kawalya Kaggwa) and a church built by Sir Apollo Kaggwa in 1903. The site has endured increased evapotranspiration due to higher temperatures, more frequent and protracted heat extremes, longer periods between rainfall events and intensification of droughts that have impacted the buildings. Flash floods too, have heavily affected the foundation of the over 120-years-old buildings, partly due to increases in rainfall intensity resulting in increased surface runoffs.

It is expected that the project will restore the site and open it to the public with a community museum to support community learning.

The position

CCFU therefore seeks to recruit a Heritage Site Coordinator who will be in charge of supervising the restoration works. This will be a two-year part-time job, starting January 2023. The position bearer will report to CCFU’s Heritage Trust Programme Manager, but ultimately be accountable to CCFU’s Executive Director.

Other line management: CCFU management committee.

Responsibilities:
a) Oversee the development, planning and implementation of the project, including coordinating the contractors
b) Coordinate the initial scoping works and generation of BOQs
c) Coordinate the restoration works
d) Conduct research and documentation of the buildings materials used
e) Provide technical guidance required for the project
f) Attend training events planned for the project and other related events
g) Ensure exhibits found in, or and, at the site during the restoration activities are safeguarded and documented
h) Convene and take part in regular project catch–up meetings
i) Prepare monthly or periodic reports as shall be required and present them to the project management team
j) Contribute to activities leading to the safeguarding of historic buildings, sites and monuments in
Uganda
k) Participate in CCFU’s activities, events and meetings
l) Any other responsibilities as assigned by CCFU leadership

Skills and experiences required
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying or Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Post Graduate studies in architectural heritage, Built Heritage Conservation or Disaster and Risk Management for cultural heritage, will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in heritage property conservation, management or restoration

Application deadline: 20th December 2022

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you have the above training, skills and experience and interested in the position, please send your application/motivation letter, CV and academic qualifications to:

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU)
Makerere Hill, off Bativa Road
P.O. Box 25517,
Kampala

Or email: trust@crossculturalfoundation.or.ug AND ccfu@crossculturalfoundation.or.ug 

IMPORTANT TO NOTE
1. All documents should be sent as one pdf saved in the name of the applicant
2. The subject line on the email should be ‘Application for Heritage Site Coordinator’
3. Applicants who do not follow this will be disqualified.

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