About US:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Directorate of Water Development DWD) established Umbrella Organisations (UOs) as de-concentrated units to support the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the water and sanitation facilities in small towns and rural growth centres geared towards improving their Functionality and Sustainability. The UOs which are funded by both Government of Uganda (GoU) and the Development Partners (DPs) are de-concentrated in six regions namely; South- Western-Kabale, Central-Wakiso, Mid-Western- Kyenjojo, Northern-Lira, Eastern-Mbale and Karamoja-Moroto covering the entire Country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of the overall management of Karamoja Umbrella of Water and Sanitation.
· Tasked with the preparation of annual/periodic work plans, budgets, procurement plans and reports in formats specified by the Ministry.
· Manage the assets of the Umbrella Organization and ensure that there is full functionality of the water and sanitation infrastructure in the region.
· Coordinate with MoWE / DWD and development partners on issues of O&M for Small Towns and Rural Growth Centres.
· Handle secretariat/staff supervision in the Umbrella Organization and ensure that the mandate of the Umbrella Organization is attained.
· Ensure that all the water supply schemes in the region are supported in terms of the Operation and Maintenance.
· Perform any other roles that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Water / Environmental).
· At least three years’ specific experience in operations and maintenance of water supply and sanitation facilities including senior institutional level management, project planning and management experience.

How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.

Send to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Port Bell Road,
Luzira. Kampala. Uganda

Attn: Head Human Resource Management.

NB: Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of Moroto district currently.

Deadline: Monday, 25th January, 2016 by 5.00 pm