Organization: Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Principal Service Territory Monitoring Engineer

About US:

Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) established by statutory instrument 2001 No. 75. REA is mandated to implement Government’s rural electrification programs. The Government of Uganda through REA is implementing a number of electricity connection projects with financial support from development partners to meet national electricity access targets.

Job Summary:   The Senior Concession Monitoring Engineer  will maximize prudent utility operations within the Service Territories.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan and manage periodic monitoring activities for all service territories.
• Support and coordinate network expansion activities in the service territories.
• Plan and coordinate capacity building activities of technical personnel in the Service Territories.
• Work with Service Providers and the REA GIS unit to ensure an up-to-date National Rural Electrification projects database and a GIS database.
• Ensure compliant of the Service Providers with the provisions in the Lease Agreements and Licenses.
• Ensure proper commissioning and handover of completed distribution networks to the Service Providers.
• Generate performance targets for the Service Providers
• Represent REA in meetings convened by electricity stakeholders
• Any other assignments as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the Senior Concession Monitoring Engineer job must hold a good Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of Planning, design, procurement and implementation of Electricity power systems projects.
• Seven years working experience five of which are in operation of electricity distribution networks.
• Ability to deal delicate and multi-cultural communities and environments and build effective relationships with various communities.
• Demonstrable skills in monitoring of environmental and social safeguard will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• Self-motivated
• Good negotiation skills
• Ready to travel upcountry.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic documents together with names of three professional referees (and their email / day time telephone contacts) to:

The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Agency, Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo 2nd Floor, House of Hope P.O. Box 7317 Kampala – Uganda.

Deadline: 9^th November 2018

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Organization: Samaritan’s Purse

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Area Coordinator

About US:

Samaritan’s Purse is an international Christian relief and development organization meeting the critical needs of victims of war, poverty, natural disaster, famine and disease with the aim of sharing God’s love. It was founded in the United States (US).

Job Summary:  The Project Manager will be responsible for overall coordination and management – both programmatic and financial – of the Yumbe Restore Project across the operation area. H/She will guide, train, direct and support project staff in implementing project activities while also providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress against agreed objectives. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring timely, orderly and effective programming to beneficiaries and for ensuring timely and accurate data collection, recording and financial management according to provided guidelines. H/She will be responsible for regular project reporting to the Area Coordinator, and must ensure effective coordination of project activities with the relevant District Local Government Departments.

H/She should be knowledgeable on water facilities for semi-arid areas like Yumbe and approaches like PHAST and CLTS. A successful candidate should be well conversant with the Ministry of Water and Environment policy guidelines for Water and Sanitation sub sector players and District Implementation Manual (DIM). H/She will be based in the fields’ operation area under the Yumbe field office but should be willing to travel extensively and spend some nights in the field. All applicants must be strong Christians and agree with and uphold the values and objectives of the organization to be considered for these positions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Management & Administration:

• Direct line management of water technician and public health educators in the districts of operation, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction.
• Update HR records for all project staff in the districts of operation, sending monthly reports to Area coordinator for attendance, leave and contractual changes as they arise.
• Ensure effective budget management and administration of project finances, including adherence to SP financial management guidelines.
• Act as official SP representative to stakeholders for all matters concerning WASH in districts of operation.

Programming:

• Formulate a clear strategy and direction for the Project in the districts of operation in collaboration with the Area Coordinator and WASH specialist
• Coordinate effective implementation of safety in project activities.
• Ensure all project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed work-plan and project proposal.
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports to the Area Coordinator including activity summary, progress against objectives, beneficiary caseload data, achievements to date, issues faced and project impact stories.
• Ensure coordination of all activities at District-level with relevant Local Government departments, NGOs and CBOs, and community stakeholders, and maintain constant coordination in strategic project implementation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Area Coordinator

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Samaritan’s Purse Project Manager WASH job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil engineering or Environmental engineering or Water engineering and/or any other related field
• Three years of experience in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
• The incumbent must be dynamic, personable
• Good team player

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated CV (not more than 3 pages), covering letter and relevant documentation via email to  HR: ugandahr@samaritan.org or hand deliver to any of the Samaritan’s Purse offices close to your locations

Deadline: 9^th November 2018 by 5:00pm

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Organisation: African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Country Program Director (CPD)

About US:

African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and non-profit making organization with the main aim of protecting and seeking durable solutions for Refugees and IDPs in Africa in partnership with UNHCR the UN refugee agency.

Job Summary: The Operations Manager and Chief Mechanic will manage the logistics (fuel, fleet, warehouse, workshop) and supply chain operations of the country program office including any construction that may be taking place within the Program. The incumbent will create and oversee the implementation of tools utilized in the field with the aim of enhancing operational effectiveness. Identification of field operational solutions that will improve productivity is also part of his responsibilities. The incumbent also oversees the implementation of best practices in the field that are likely to make the overall supply chain of the firm more efficient.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Ensure that all staff understand the Procurement and Logistics SOPs and ensure that both are fully implemented within the operations
• Actively participate in the preparation of the program budget
• Build and maintain good relationships with all partners and potential donors in the area of operation
• Take all necessary measures to motivate staff and build strong team spirit at all levels
• Mentor and supervise support staff to improve quality and efficiency of administrative matters
• Make monthly monitoring and report to actively contribute to the narrative contractual, financial and other specific reports
• Endeavors to ensure that a strong and functional participatory management system is in place and that the image of AIRD in the country is consistent with AIRD’s mission, vision and values and protects AIRD’s interests and assets
• Maintains regular and transparent communication with CPD and CMT in a spirit of shared successes and joint problem solving
• Direct, mediate, support and lead all matters relating to the garage
• Update, organize and define the objectives of staff in the garage by defining the responsibilities according to the activity level of the garage
• Take appropriate actions to improve workshop performance in accordance with the expected results and available means
• Implement and monitor workshop repair and maintenance activities
• Ensure, during repair service, that a log book is updated every journey, is kept in each vehicle and is regularly scrutinized for accuracy and legibility. This includes verifying if all service periodsare reflected on the log book
• Efficiently organize and be transparent in the procurement of spare parts in the sub delegation
• Ensure that the garage management procedures and those of the management of spare parts are properly implemented at all levels
• Oversee the distribution and management of the fuel for the vehicles and generators
• Recommending service intervals for each vehicle
• Tasked with the maintenance is carried out timely, with due regard for the safety of all concerned and the operations expected by the client
• Ensure that all the garage’s operating costs connected to the vehicles are correctly and timely budgeted, accounted for and reported appropriately in accordance with project guidelines.
• That the vehicles managed in the garage move only with official permission, and only with persons authorized by management. That vehicle movement is controlled to produce effective and timely delivery of services to the client and beneficiaries
• Ensure that road license on all vehicles is renewed timely, and that updated documents are carried in each vehicle
• That third party insurance is affected timely, and that documents are maintained in each vehicle
• That drivers comply with the laws of the country they are operating in at all times, and at all times act with courtesy, good manners and appropriate respect
• Ensure fuel for each vehicle is monitored, recorded and accurate reports submitted timely as required
• Make sure that drivers are properly informed of any new legislation, local bye-laws, project guidelines and other information relevant to their duties timely and effectively
• Ensure that drivers and driver’s assistants are regularly assessed and mentored in their duties, health and behavior, and that recommendation are made to management without delay
• Ensure that management of the warehouse and its items are monitored and properly distributed
• Ensure the management of the fuel is monitored and properly accounted for
• Ensure that management is made aware of any issues that partner may have communicated with regard to the operation of AIRD in the country, so that timely action may be taken
• Ensuring that the Country Program Director and/or the OIC have timely & accurate information regarding the operation
• Oversee the operations of the garage, fuel, and warehouses

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should have attended accredited training in technical mechanics or a similar field
• A minimum of five years of managerial or supervisory experience required
• Good working knowledge of warehouses and fuel systems
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point required
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at different locations as required
• Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills is necessary along with capacity to identify and articulate potential problems and provide possible solutions in concise and clear manner
• Previous experience in working with international development partners, international nongovernmental organization (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an asset
• Knowledge of program management
• Knowledge of donor groups and/or issues related to the program area
• The applicant must be conversant in French and English (written and spoken)

Personal Characteristics:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and practices, and ensure that own and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write clearly using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Leadership Positively: Influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Decision making: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization      as authorized
• Organizing: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, deploy the right resources and monitor progress towards goals
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results
• Ensuring value for money i.e. program/project monitoring
• Ability to work under hardship environment and with minimum supervision

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letterstating qualifications and experience, and their suitability together with latest updated C.V. by email to hr@airdinternational.org with the subject line “Application for Operations Manager post”

Deadline: 20th February, 2017

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