About GOAL:
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health (including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give effect to our mission.
Job Summary: The Technical Officer (Borehole Construction and Rehabilitation) will be responsible for supervising construction of new boreholes and repair of existing boreholes in Bugiri/Namayingo districts under the charity: water fund. The incumbent will closely and with the WASH manager, Programme manager and the local authority to identify suitable communities to benefit from the project using set selection criteria.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise new borehole siting and construction:
Responsible for directing contractors to identified beneficiary villages for new borehole installations
Work closely with the contractor’s hydrologist in locating wells
Ensure that well tests are conducted and results are acceptable
Recommend successful completion of wells according to agreed conditions
Regularly check and record actual depths of drilled boreholes
Ensure boreholes of specified diameter are drilled
Ensure screen used is as specified and correctly placed
Ensure sufficient and specified gravel is used
Ensure grout is placed in boreholes
The jobholder will ensure sufficient borehole development
Ensure proper well development and that wells are successful
Ensure that only specified pumps are installed
2. Selection and repair of existing boreholes:
Ensure that suitable villages are selected to benefit from renovations of existing boreholes according to set criteria
Conduct regular assessments on existing boreholes to determine quantities for renovation
Supervise renovations of existing boreholes
3. Monitoring and Documentation:
Gather required baseline and end line data on project interventions
Ensure that the drilling contractor collects and submits required technical data in a timely manner
Carry out frequent field-level monitoring and provide feedback to the WASH programme manager
Prepare and submit monthly Logframe reports/activity reports to the Programme Manager using agreed formats
Collect and document all snags on the works and ensure their rectification during the defects period
Ensure that communities are involved in the monitoring of the construction
Ensure that there is an accurate list of all GOAL-funded water points, that they have DWD numbers, GPS coordinates and that they are listed correctly on the WME database
Work in close cooperation with the District water and health authorities to help improve hygiene, water provision, water testing and mapping of water, WUC functionality and recording of hygiene in the District
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should preferably hold a higher technical diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or Water Engineering or related discipline. Certificate in a related discipline with significant experience supervising borehole drilling/well construction can apply. Experience may substitute for qualifications, but not the other way round.
Significant experience in supervising borehole drilling
Proven experience repairing/renovating boreholes
Demonstrated ability to carry out boreholes assessment and developed bills of quantities
Working knowledge of the following community based approaches is an added advantage; CLTS, Sanitation marketing, Hand Pump Mechanics Associations
Knowledge of WHO standards for drinking water quality is desired
Basic knowledge of potable water tests is desired
Basic knowledge of sources of well contamination and remedial actions is desired
Previous exposure and experience working with international organisations and international NGOs is an added advantage
Proven ability to communicate in Kiswahili, Lusamya and Lusoga is an added advantage
The ideal person must be hard working, flexible and willing to learn. They must be open to new ideas and able to work under pressure.
Possession of a riding permit (Class A) and ability to ride a motorcycle is required for this job
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via E-mail to: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie
NB: Please Do Not Attach Certificates and indicate the Position applied for in the email subject.
Deadline: 24th February, 2016