About DRC:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief. The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.

Job Summary: The Shelter and Infrastructure Manager’s primary function will oversee all Shelter and Infrastructure projects within DRC Uganda. The incumbent will be responsible to manage a team of Engineering Officers and Assistants. He/she will ensure that technical specification for all infrastructure works are in line with DRCs Infrastructure manual. In addition, he/she will be responsible for complying with donor and internal DRC reporting and accountability policy and procedures. The incumbent will be tasked with providing technical assistance and guidance to the infrastructural works across the country programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project Management, Implementation and Reporting:
· Oversee all aspects of shelter and infrastructure works undertaken by DRC Uganda.
· Develop BOQs for infrastructure and shelter activities according to defined standards.
· Monitor all infrastructure projects for quality assurance.
· Build and develop a monitoring scheme which includes performance and impact indicators for all infrastructures related activities.
· Routinely inspect and supervise work for quality control and compile inspection report.
2. Coordination and Representation:
· Responsible for coordination with stakeholders and partners.
· Ensure project accomplishments according to specifications and targets.
· Mentor, supervise and monitor field based engineers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Bsc in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
· A minimum of five years’ experience preferably with and an NGO.
· Technical skills in Engineering, Project Planning and Management.
· Good management and presentation skills
· Ability to use Engineering design software
· Ability to work under pressure, culturally sensitive, and ability to work with minimal supervision

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their English applications which should include the following:
· A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
· Concise and accurate CV (maximum three pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

The application should be sent to: administrator@drc-ddg.org and the subject line should read “Senior Engineering Officer.”

Deadline: 19th August 2015