Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Project Engineer Job Vacancy in Uganda

 Job Title: Project Engineer
Organization: Private Sector Foundation
Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Competitive and Enterprise
Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About CEDP:
The Government of
Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the
Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development
objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda
through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared
towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.
The 5 year project
comprises o

f four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies.
However, the overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private
Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

Job Summary: The Project Engineer will support
the PCU on supervision of Consultants and Contractors for building works under
CEDP.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Review the structural designs of buildings and advise accordingly
  • Review method statements for building works
  • Train and mentor staff in the Beneficiary agencies in preparation
    of requisite documents, evaluation and contract management
  • Prepare monthly progress reports to inform CEDP Coordinator and
    other stakeholders on progress of building works
  • Technical supervision of Consultants and Contractors, and
    monitoring of infrastructure subproject construction works
  • Report on overall progress infrastructure subproject implementation
  • Review deliverables/outputs of Design Consultants, and advise CEDP
  • Coordinator and other stakeholders accordingly
  • Work closely with contract managers for beneficiary agencies in sub
    project monitoring, assessments, inspection and certification of
    infrastructure to ensure quality and value for output.
  • Responsible for On-site monitoring of progress of ongoing
    subprojects for adherence to sector standards and specification and agreed
    implementation strategies and project targets
  • Actively participate in evaluation process for selection of
    consultants and contractors
  • Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly reports on implementation
    progress and generate specific data for measurement of infrastructure
    progress indicators
  • Participate in Project Coordination Unit meeting with Stakeholders
    at district level to communicate roles and responsibilities, encourage
    community monitoring of works, and enhance ownership and co-operation in
    the implementation of sub projects
Key Performance
Indicators:
  • Monthly reports on activities carried out and progress towards
    meeting assignment objectives.
  • A quarterly report summarizing all monthly reports
  • Building Construction Progress Reports
  • Reports on review of Consultant’s outputs – specifications,
    drawings, design reports
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience: 
  • The candidates should possess an Honors Bachelors of Science degree
    in Civil Engineering attained from a recognized university or institution.
    A member of a Professional Body of Engineers. A Post Graduate Degree in
    Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management from a
    recognized institution will be added advantage.
  • A minimum of ten years of professional experience including working
    knowledge of the disciplines involved for similar assignments in planning,
    design and construction supervision of building works, from concept stage
    through to implementation.
  • Proven technical competence in construction supervision or
    contractor site management;
  • Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and capacity
    to work with project stake holders
  • Proven strong skills in communication and project management.
    Excellent communication, reporting and writing skills
  • The candidate shall be fluent in the English language. Ability to
    speak at least one local language in Uganda is an added advantage.
  • Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources
    and in executing duties confirmed by letters from referees.
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimum
    supervision
  • High level of computer literacy with proven working knowledge of
    Microsoft
  • office and computer aided design applications
How to Apply: 
All candidates are
encouraged to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and
photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the
position being applied for on top of the envelope.
The Project
Coordinator,
Competitiveness and
Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector
Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Plot 43, Nakasero
Road,
P. O. Box 7683,
Kampala- Uganda.
Deadline: 1st
September, 2014
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