Technical Officer Job Opportunity at GIZ

Job Requirements: 

• The jobholder will provide technical support in the technical assessment, planning, and implementation of field interventions (especially of water supply schemes, IWRM measures)
• In charge of the day-to-day supervision of the implementation sites and contractors, on behalf of the project coordinator, including flagging of critical issues to the project coordinator and preparation of supervision and monitoring documents
• Support in reporting, monitoring & evaluation (together with M&E specialist)
• The incumbent will perform any other duties as requested by the project coordinator

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the GIZ RUWASS Project Technical Officer should hold a Master’s degree) in a relevant subject (engineering, water management, environment)
• A minimum of seven years of relevant professional working experience (Water Supply & Sanitation, Water Resources Management)
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan guidelines related to Water Supply / Sanitation / Water Resource Management
• Previous exposure and experience in working for Donor Agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations, or other International Organizations is an advantage
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision in a remote area
• Computer literacy i.e. very good working knowledge of ICT and technical software (MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office). Knowledge of hydrological modelling software is an advantage
• Ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge
• Team player in multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary team
• Fluent written and oral English, knowledge of German is an advantage
• Ability to travel extensively in the project districts (focus on Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong, Napak, Abim), as well as Mbale.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including 2 pages max for cover letter and 3 pages max for CV to the Human Resources Department, GIZ Offices, Plot 23 Nakasero Road, Kampala. Uganda

E-mail to: recruitment-uganda@giz.de

Deadline: 13^th April, 2016