A. Reports to WASH Programme Manager
B. Location : Bugiri
C. About the Position
The Technical Officer will be responsible for supervising construction of new boreholes and repair of existing boreholes in Bugiri/Namayingo districts under the charity: water fund. He/she will work hand in hand with the WASH manager, Programme manager and the local authority to identify suitable communities to benefit from the project using set selection criteria.
D. Key Responsibilities
Supervise new borehole siting and construction
• Be responsible for directing contractors to identified beneficiary villages for new borehole installations
• Work 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
• 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
• Ensure sufficient borehole development
• Ensure proper well development and that wells are successful
• Ensure that only specified pumps are installed
Selection and repair of existing boreholes
• Ensure that suitable villages are selected to benefit from renovations of existing boreholes according to set criteria
• Carry out assessments on existing boreholes to determine quantities for renovation
• Supervise renovations of existing boreholes
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
• Conduct frequent field-level monitoring and provide feedback to the WASH programme manager
• Provide 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
E. Essential Requirements
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience supervising borehole drilling
• Demonstrated experience repairing/renovating boreholes
• Ability to carry out boreholes assessment and developed bills of quantities
• Knowledge of the following community based approaches is an added advantage; CLTS, Sanitation marketing, Hand Pump Mechanics Associations
F. Desired Experience / Skills
• Knowledge of WHO standards for drinking water quality
• Basic knowledge of potable water tests
• Basic knowledge of sources of well contamination and remedial actions
• Experience working with international organisations and international NGOs
• 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:
How to apply: Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their CV & 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: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie Deadline is 24th February 2016. PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES. Indicate the Position in email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
These positions are only available to Ugandan nationals