Field Engineer Needed at Whave

Job Position: Field Engineer

Type: FULL TIME , Industry: NGO , Category:Engineering

Jobs at: Whave

Deadline of this Job: 23rd August 2019
Duty Station:Uganda , Mityana , East Africa

JOB DETAILS:
Whave .

Job Responsibilities:
• Training community water and sanitation committees and introducing preventive maintenance services of water sources in rural communities
• Training and working together with, district and sub-county officials in developing a public private partnership that promotes Government mobilization for preventive maintenance Overseeing technical work of local preventive maintenance technicians
• Ensuring compliance to local laws with support from the relevant stakeholders
• Assist communities with tariff collection and development of community water VSLAS
• Manage financial and administrative tasks with integrity and efficiency including managing community committees and pump attendants in the collection and management of revenue Prepare and submit activity and progress reports to ensure informed decision making
• Ensure co-ordination and engagement of multi-actors and stakeholders for Sustainable water systems Any other duties as assigned from time to time from your line manager

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• The Whave Service Officers should hold Degree level qualifications in Water Environmental Biosystems Engineering Public Health Sciences, Social Sciences Business Administration Development Studios Adult and Community Education, Social Work Social Administration or a related field
• Good numerical and Business skills is a must
• Previous experience and understanding of community development and local government structures in Uganda of at least 2 years
• High level communication and interpersonal skills and a persuasive
• character
• Adequate computer skills such as knowledge of Excel and Word
• Ability to ride a motorbike is a MUST Language
• Good knowledge of Luganda language is a MUST Working hours and conditions will be standard, with scope for flexibility to suit individual circumstances.
• Remuneration will be on a negotiation basis, depending on your skills and experience.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Job application procedure
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@whave.org . Please describe in your covering letter why this post interests you and why you would be a good fit for the role.