Summary
Date Posted: 19th February 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ush

JOB DETAILS:
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under the project. The Project Development Objective of ERT III project is to increase access to electricity in rural areas of Uganda.
Part of the proceeds of the loan has been allocated towards payments for Construction of the 33kv medium voltage power lines and associated low voltage networks for lot 1: Kiganda-mile 16 with tee-off Katabalanga and Kyabamirizi & lot 2: Ruhumba –Kashwa with tee-offs to Rwebishuri distribution line projects.
REA seeks to engage the services of experienced clerks of works to support effective and efficient implementation of the projects. REA is seeking to recruit individuals of high integrity, dedication and commitment for the clerks of works whose details can be viewed and obtained on the Procurement Notice Board at REA Offices and on www.rea.or.ug  
2: Clerks of Works - (02 Positions)
Main Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Clerk of Works is to maintain full time presence on the project site and to support effective and efficient implementation of the projects.
Scope of the assignment and Key Responsibilities:
• Participate and ensure that the proposed line routes are complied with during implementation
• Ensure that only the approved line materials are used during installation
• Ensure materials are installed according to the approved construction methodology
• Verification of quantifies of materials received on site and used on the project by signing on the site delivery notes
• Ensure proper handling and storage materials on site by the contractor
• Submit the daily log sheets reports indicating the day’s work, weather conditions, compliance to safety, social and environmental requirements
• Examine the approved program for construction, check progress and report to the SPE on a weekly basis;
• On a day-to-day basis, monitor the contractor’s work program, number of contractor’s specified personnel and equipment on site, quality of works, quality of materials, and compliance with the drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to all building codes, Drawings, Specification and Health & Safety regulations on behalf of the project;
• Keep a record of all issues, escalating to the SPE where necessary;
• Conduct independent checks and interpretation of Designs, Drawings and Technical Specifications forwarding any discrepancies to the SPE in good time for appropriate action.
• Monitor and ensure that the required standards of quality and accuracy of work and materials are maintained, ensuring that samples of materials are taken and results assessed by Consultant;
• Monitor that all construction work is accomplished as required in accordance with the approved work program, and where not that the causes of delays are recorded, and escalated timely to the Contract Management Team;
• Attend to the site on all occasions and attend all various scheduled site meetings for the Project Works under the Project; and submit written progress reports every two weeks;
• Maintain a diary to record the progress of construction, delays, weather conditions and site visitors, and other significant facts, and submit weekly reports to the SPE.
• Check that the contractor’s work sheets are properly certified in respect of hours worked and materials used by the Project Consultants. Clerk of Works should maintain a record of the same in site diary;
• Maintain a record of the time of reporting and durations spent by the consultant’s staff on the site;
• Carry out stock condition surveys and prepare reports and records to assist in valuation and management of the works and ensure the project records are well kept and maintained for completeness and safety;
• Assist the Contract Management to check Payment certificates by comparing with own records;
• Record and report disputes arising out of the Project Activities and escalate as necessary to Contract Management team;
• Ensure that the contractor keeps the site tidy.
• Inspect and ensure Consultants approve works before being covered up.
• Ensure that the Contractor adheres to safety regulations. (Safety measures will include provision of safety helmets, boots, guard rails, safety equipment, site signs, first aid equipment, etc.).
• Check and ascertain that the Contractor prepares for Site Meetings as and when they are due.
• Timely and prompt reporting (within an hour or so) of all peculiar occurrences on site to the Contract Management team.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the appointing authority.
Qualifications and Experience
The Clerk of works shall hold a minimum of an ordinary diploma in Electrical Engineering, a higher diploma will be added advantage and a minimum of 5 years working experience in supervision of works related to substation/transmission/ distribution line construction.
4. Period of performance
The assignment shall be for a period of 15 (Fifteen) months.
Reporting:
The clerks of works shall report to the Senior Project Engineer.
5. Duty Station:
The clerks of works will be based at the project sites.

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Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which include: forwarding letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, addressed and delivered to:
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo
2nd Floor, House of Hope
P.O Box 7317, Kampala - Uganda
Deadline for receiving the applications: Thursday 28, February 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that canvassing and lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.