Infrastructure Engineer Vacancy- Ministry of Local Goverment, Uganda

Position: Infrastructure Engineer
Duration: - 2 years renewable upon satisfactory performance le Coordinator
Salary:- Attractive
Duty station: - Kampala
Reporting to - Programme Coordinator,

The duties and responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer will include the following;-

1.Provide engineering technical back-up and advice to District Works Departments throughout the participatory planning, budgeting and implementation phases of infrastructure investments to funded by the programme
2. Coordinate the DLSP sponsored in service training of engineering staff across participating Districts. This will include identifying appropriate training opportunities, evaluating the training in relation to the skills to be transferred and assessing its impact in relation to field operations at District and sub-county levels;
3. Assist the districts in supervising contractors involved in the construction/installation of rural infrastructure sponsored under the programme to ensure compliance with agreed upon standards;
4i- Supervise and monitor the process and progress of infrastructure development in the participating districts;
S. Any other duties and assignments relating to the DLSP as may be assigned by the Permanent Secretary/Ministry of Local Government,

Qualifications and Experience:
The Infrastructure Engineer will have the following qualifications:
1. A recognized degree in Civil Engineering;
2. A minimum of 10 years experience in the planning,: construction and maintenance of rural roads as well as the management of infrastructure development programmes, design and supervision of engineering works, specifications and tendering of engineering aspects of infrastructure installations and contracts supervision;
3. A post graduate qualification in civil engineering, construction management or related field will be an added advantage;
4. Familiarity with the Government of Uganda public sector procedures;
5. Proven Computer Skills, and
6. Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Apply for this job

Hand written applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae,copies of testimonials, names and addresses of three referees should be submitted to the

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Local Government,
Worker's House, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 7037 Kampala,

They should reach him not later than 30/08/2010, Only short listed candidates shall be
contacted.