Field Engineer- Construction Job at Catholic Relief Services - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Field Engineer- Construction

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: NGO , Category: Engineering ]

 

Jobs at:

Catholic Relief Services

Deadline of this Job:
29th July 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Yumbe , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
  About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health, microfinance, peace building and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church, other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and sustainability.
Job Summary:
The Field Engineer Construction is responsible for the quality standards in the construction of the School the CRS’ emergency response programming in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement Camp. S/he will work closely with the Construction and settlement project manager, community mobilization officer and target communities to ensure the design and implementation of Infrastructure programming meets the highest technical and accountability standards. S/he will provide technical input to Infrastructure needs assessment, in collaboration with the Yumbe-based Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer and the Community Mobilization Officers. S/he will participate in the orientations and trainings provided to hired labor/ contractors or volunteers and respected third parties in the host community as needed..

  Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure school and Infrastructure construction is in accordance with design specifications through site visits.
• Prepare field reports and maintain a filing system for project documentation.
• Evaluate and process payments for contractors.
• Evaluate performance of contractors to ensure Construction quality and safety.
• Ensure that design concerns raised by hired contractor are raised to the Settlement and Infrastructure Project Manager.
• Coordinate with other CRS departments concerning all aspects of project implementation.
• Promote safety driven construction practices (safety culture) by regular review of project site safety initiatives and compliance by contractor.
• Ensure procurement of Construction materials are of high quality and delivered on time.
• Inspect and recommend payments related to construction and ensure quality workmanship is maintained.
• Collaborate with other agencies staff in the field e.g. UNHCR, SCI, FCA, etc during inter agencies meetings and field discussions.


  Personal Skills
• Strong analytical skills with focus on detail
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
• Good technical writing skills
• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
• Required/Desired Language:
• Fluency in oral and written English with ability to write technical reports required.
Required Travel:
• About 10% within Yumbe implementation areas.
Key Working Relationships:
• Supervision: None
• Internal: Learning Technical Manager, Head of Office, Yumbe project staff and CRS Staffs External: Local Government Officials, Refugee Leaders, Representatives of the Office of the Prime Minster, UNHCR and other Partners implementing shelters.
• Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Strategic Mindset
• Integrity
• Accountability & Stewardship
• Builds Relationships
• Develop Talent
• Continuous improvement & Innovation
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Equal Opportunity Employer


  Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, or extensive equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years’ relevant work experience as building trade carpenter mason specializing in local construction methods specific to northern Uganda.
• Knowledge of local building design standards; experience with humanitarian shelter a plus.
• Required experience working in West Nile sub-region, Yumbe district preferred.
• Proven ability to build/work in a team and to manage and motivate personnel drawing on individual skills to advance agendas and problem solving.
• Familiarity with affected population’s culture, ability to develop the respect from a wide range of people and to communicate effectively on appropriate shelter solutions.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, data management systems, knowledge-sharing networks


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job application procedure
  To apply, please follow these instructions exactly otherwise your application will NOT be considered: - Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org  by 29st July 2019 at 5:00 pm
• Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to rejection of your application
• All applications that do not contain this exact subject line will be rejected and not read in the subject line of the email, copy and paste FIELDENGINEERCONSTRUCTION
ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.


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Job Info
Job Category: Construction jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  29th July 2019
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 17-07-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-07-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-07-2065
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