About US:
Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical development work in very difficult places. We have been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently implement development programs in the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions of Uganda with funding from USAID, EC, SDC, and USDA. We were recently awarded a market-development focused five year USAID/Food for Peace-funded program working in the northern half of Karamoja. The program has three strategic objectives (SO):
Pro-poor market development (SO1)
Improved health for children under five years of age (SO2)
Improved security and governance (SO3)
About USAID GHG Program:
The project, called the Northern Karamoja Growth, Health and Governance (GHG) program, aims to support the immediate needs of program beneficiaries while promoting long-term development by spurring systemic improvements in key economic sectors of northern Karamoja. Mercy Corps is the prime grantee, leading the implementation of SO1 and supporting SO2 and SO3, with accountability for all project interventions. World Vision Inc. is the technical lead for SO2, while Karamoja Peace and Development Agency (KAPDA) plus other local civil society agencies lead the implementation of SO3. A research partner, Tufts University’s Feinstein International Centre (FIC), performs annual impact evaluations to inform ongoing programming.
Job Summary: The Construction Field Inspector will mainly support the implementation of GHG-supported construction activities. The Field Inspector will mainly ensure quality programming through full-time presence at specific job sites. The incumbent will also play a role in building and strengthening working relationships with all necessary GHG partners including beneficiaries and local communities. Construction fraud is a serious concern in Uganda, and the Construction Field Inspector will ensure that potential fraud is quickly identified and all possible precautionary measures are in place to prevent fraud.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Program:
· Read and interpret engineering plans and technical specifications
· In charge of preparing daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports
· Determine and calculate construction materials usage
· Establish and maintain good working relationship with contractors
· Regularly review construction materials testing and interpret the results of such tests
· Actively monitor and advise on construction safety practices
2. Monitoring and Evaluation:
· Create a dynamic program environment that promotes inquiry;
· Take primary responsibility for data gathering in engineering related works;
· Provide data in support of team submission of timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during implementation.
3. Other:
· Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Engineer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidates for the USAID Construction Field Inspectors vacancies should preferably hold University degrees in Civil or Construction Engineering
· At least five years’ experience inspecting large construction projects including road and concrete structures
· Ability to write and speak effectively in English
· Good knowledge of construction methods including road and concrete structures
· Effective communication skills to establish good working relationship with contractors, beneficiaries, local authorities, and other Mercy Corps staff
· Ability to operate engineering tools to ensure quality of construction
· Ability to work and be based in remote locations
· Good spoken and written English. Fluency in Ngakarimojong and Ethurr is an advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications including a cover letter clearly stating their salary requirements, updated CV (with three referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office on 4thFloor Embassy Plaza, Plot 1188-1190 Ggaba Road. The E-mail applications with cover letter should be sent to: mcjobs@ug.mercycorps.org.
Deadline: Friday, 31st July, 2015