About US:
Austrian Embassy Development Cooperation (ADC) supports countries in Africa, Asia, South Eastern and Eastern Europe as well as the Carribean in their sustainable development. The Foreign Ministry (FMEIA) plans ADC strategies and programmes. The Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of ADC, implements these together with public institutions, non-governmental organisations and enterprises.
Job Summary: The ADC Programme Officer Water & Sanitation will have responsibilities that include the overall management of the Water and Sanitation sector portfolio and programme, sector coordination and sector policy dialogue, project management and other related tasks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will specifically be responsible for programme management including planning, implementing as supervising, monitoring work programme, project management including identification, appraisal and implementation
He / she will also be responsible for project monitoring, documentation and information, support to project evaluation
Active participation in the Water and Sanitation sector coordination and policy dialogue
Ensure Sector knowledge management, participation in the dialogue on Water and Sanitation and related themes within ADC and the Ugandan context
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Austrian Embassy Development Cooperation (ADC) should hold a University degree in Water or Civil engineering, Water resource management, Environmental/Natural resource management, Health and Hygiene, OR in Development studies OR equivalent with a focus on Water and Sanitation related subjects
A minimum of ten or more years work experience, seven years thereof in programme and project cycle management, including financial project management and financial reporting
Good knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan Water and Sanitation sector governance, organisation and administration.
Demonstrated work experience with international institutions and agencies and in management of donor-funded projects
Possess excellent computer and English language skills knowledge of German language is an advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications together
With updated CVs, photos, salary expectations, as well as three professional referees to:
Coordination Office for Development Cooperation,
Austrian Embassy Addis Ababa in Kampala,
Crusader House 5th Floor,
3 Portal Avenue,
P.O. Box 7457,
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 30th March, 2015