Jobs at:
National Water and Sewerage Corporate (NWSC)

Vacancy title:
Senior Manager – Watsan Infrastructure Planning Programme Management

Deadline of this Job:
by close of business on Friday, 18th November, 2016 at 5.00 p.m

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is a leading organisation in the Water sector in Uganda with a vision, “To be the leading customer centric water utility in the World", seeks to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following positions mentioned below:

JOB TITLE: SENIOR MANAGER —WATSAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

REPORTS TO: Director Planning and Capital Development

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To supervise and manage development of short, medium and long term capital investment plans that allow the Corporation to sustainably meet service demands in each of the operational areas to the satisfaction of the customers.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Prepare strategic investment plans to guide Water and Sanitation infrastructure development plans in National Water and Sewerage Corporation.
  
• Prepare concept notes and priority project proposals for funding and subsequent implementation.
  
• Prepare annual plans and budget for Capital investments projects to be undertaken by the Corporation.
  
• Undertake day to day planning and management of the infrastructure planning department.
  
• Prepare terms of reference and tender documents for consultancy services and works contracts.
  
• Undertake supervision of consultants and contractors
  
• Ensure effective management of all stakeholders involved in the project planning and implementation process.
  
• Prepare and submit periodic project performance reports in a timely manner.
  
• Carry out any other duties that will be assigned to you from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master of Science Degree. or equivalent, in Civil Engineering field or related Engineering discipline

Other Professional Qualifications

• Membership with other relevant professional bodies is an added advantage
  
• Post-graduate education in project management field is an added advantage
  
• Eleven (11) years of post-qualification experience in vibrant engineering enterprise of which five years must have been in Senior Management position

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. '
  
• Have Enthusiasm, positive energy and sense of humor
  
• Must be familiar with standard engineering principles and international code practices
  
• Full understanding of supervision and implementation of donor funded projects is a prerequisite.
  
• Must have demonstrated knowledge in developing project proposals and must have been involved in undertaking feasibility and detailed engineering studies and preparation of tender dossier for WATSAN projects
  
• Good understanding and appreciation of project appraisal skills is a prerequisite.
  
• Must have a familiarity with geographic information systems.
  
• Ability to make frequent and extended trips to project sites, . '
  
• Must demonstrate good temperament, judgment and human relation skills and be able to communicate with developing partners, consultants, engineers, surveyors and others members of the public AGE: 30
  45 years.

Job application procedure
Interested individuals who believe they meet the criteria given above should send in their applications (hard copies) address to the Senior Manager Human Resources, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Plot 39 Jinja Rd, P.O. Box 7053, Kampala.

To be considered your application must be received by close of business on Friday, 18th November, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.