ACTED [Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non¬profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to non-discrimination and transparency principles. ACTED's vocation is to support vulnerable populations worldwide and to accompany them in the construction of a better future. The programmes implemented by ACTED in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin American caribbean, aim at addressing the needs of the populations affected by wars, natural catastrophes and/or economical and social crises. ACTED has been present in Uganda since 2007, and currently implements its interventions in Gulu. Amuru and Oyam [Acholi and Lango regions] as well as in Nakapiripirit (Karamoja region) where the organization works on a cross-border basis with North Pokot District of Kenya,
Job Title: Infrastructure Coordinator
Reporting to: Area Coordinator Duty Station: Nakapiripirit (Uganda)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise the construction rehabilitation of market access roads and storage facilities, including the supervision of both communities and contracting agencies ensuring high standards of work:
• Routinely compile and deliver timely status and progress reports on tools provided by AMEU;
• Verify deliveries of materials to site ensuring the right quantity and quality;
• Work with logistics department to ensure that all planned deliveries and procurements are done in a timely manner, including extra
• Work closely with Infrastructure Field Officers to engage communities and contractors;
• For any community labor (cash for work), ensure that attendance sheets are properly filled along with a community mobilize to ensure accountability;
• Work closely with contractors and site foremen to ensure that attendance and materials are properly issued, stored, and used while following procedures;
• Work closely with local authorities and ensuring the legal procedures for constructions are respected;
• Document and help build mini- guides to improve ACTED procedures;
• Ensure the safety of skilled and unskilled labor during construction;
• Ensure that projects are carried out in a participatory manner that builds on the human and material resources of the community taking into consideration their beliefs and practices;
• Report any suspicion of theft of fraud immediately and do whatever possible to prevent opportunity for theft;
• Perform any other related responsibilities as directed by the Area Coordinator.
Contract period: 8 months Renewable
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a Civil Engineering Degree or any other relevant field;
• A minimum of 4 years experience in construction activities in a similar setup;
• Ability to work in a complex environment, with short deadlines;
• Very good communication skills [both spoken and written] and ability to work closely with the community;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Knowledge of Karamojong language an added advantage;
• Have a good attitude to work and strong timekeeping skills;
• Be able to ride a motor bike and have a license an added advantage
To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV and contact, copies of referees to the address below not later than 23rd July 2010.
ACTED Uganda,
Recruitment Section,
P.O Box 37665 Kampala, Uganda.
Or by email to kampala@acted.org
Job Title: Infrastructure Coordinator
Reporting to: Area Coordinator Duty Station: Nakapiripirit (Uganda)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise the construction rehabilitation of market access roads and storage facilities, including the supervision of both communities and contracting agencies ensuring high standards of work:
• Routinely compile and deliver timely status and progress reports on tools provided by AMEU;
• Verify deliveries of materials to site ensuring the right quantity and quality;
• Work with logistics department to ensure that all planned deliveries and procurements are done in a timely manner, including extra
• Work closely with Infrastructure Field Officers to engage communities and contractors;
• For any community labor (cash for work), ensure that attendance sheets are properly filled along with a community mobilize to ensure accountability;
• Work closely with contractors and site foremen to ensure that attendance and materials are properly issued, stored, and used while following procedures;
• Work closely with local authorities and ensuring the legal procedures for constructions are respected;
• Document and help build mini- guides to improve ACTED procedures;
• Ensure the safety of skilled and unskilled labor during construction;
• Ensure that projects are carried out in a participatory manner that builds on the human and material resources of the community taking into consideration their beliefs and practices;
• Report any suspicion of theft of fraud immediately and do whatever possible to prevent opportunity for theft;
• Perform any other related responsibilities as directed by the Area Coordinator.
Contract period: 8 months Renewable
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a Civil Engineering Degree or any other relevant field;
• A minimum of 4 years experience in construction activities in a similar setup;
• Ability to work in a complex environment, with short deadlines;
• Very good communication skills [both spoken and written] and ability to work closely with the community;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Knowledge of Karamojong language an added advantage;
• Have a good attitude to work and strong timekeeping skills;
• Be able to ride a motor bike and have a license an added advantage
To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV and contact, copies of referees to the address below not later than 23rd July 2010.
ACTED Uganda,
Recruitment Section,
P.O Box 37665 Kampala, Uganda.
Or by email to kampala@acted.org
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