Research Assistant (4Positions) Jobs
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 30 October 2022
Number of Jobs: 04
Hiring Entity: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
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| Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting Infrastructure Officer for our program in Uganda to be based at Kampala Office. You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!
If you join us, you will find…
A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.
A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.
Reporting to the Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator, the Infrastructure Officer is responsible for planning and providing technical guidance in the execution of Construction activities. To closely work with partners (OPM, UNHCR & Shelter Partners), District Engineer and contractors to ensure construction works are carried out as per the designs, specifications and timeframe.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Technical Support for Supervision of Construction works
• Guide the contractors on the site location and setting out of the proposed structures
• Ensure construction works are being done as per the designs, specifications and within the given timeframe.
Ensure Quality control of the works executed per specifications and designs
• Monitor and evaluate the construction works being executed by the Contractors.
• Liaise with District Engineer to ensure that the different stages of work are inspected and the completion certificates issued.
• Prepare payment certificates for the completed stages of work as per the District Engineer’s report.
• Ensure the construction works are being done as per the Government Regulations and by-laws.
Prepare and update the schedule of all field works regularly to update all concerned stake holders.
• Prepare monthly progress reports of the Construction works for submission to project management and UNHCR/BPRM.
• Provide technical support to the contractors when necessary to resolve any technical issues arising on the site.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5 years’ experience OR Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering with 10 years in supervision, monitoring and evaluation of construction activities.
• Experience in working in remote/rural areas.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications like Ms Word, Excel, Ms Project and design software AutoCAD, or ArchiCAD,
• Fluent in English and Swahili
Behavioral competences:
• Strong analytical, written and verbal skills
• High level of integrity, accountability and personal ethic
• Good interpersonal skills; ability and inclination to work in/with teams
High level of self-drive, discipline and desire to achieve
• A go getter requiring minimal supervision to work towards results.
• Willingness to travel and stay for extended periods in remote refugee sites to support work.
Application procedure
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here
Posting Date: 2022-10-26
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