About US:
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Directorate of Water Development DWD) established Umbrella Organisations (UOs) as de-concentrated units to support the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the water and sanitation facilities in small towns and rural growth centres geared towards improving their Functionality and Sustainability. The UOs which are funded by both Government of Uganda (GoU) and the Development Partners (DPs) are de-concentrated in six regions namely; South- Western-Kabale, Central-Wakiso, Mid-Western- Kyenjojo, Northern-Lira, Eastern-Mbale and Karamoja-Moroto covering the entire Country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conducting quarterly water quality surveillance (monitoring and testing) of the water and sanitation facilities in the region to assess their status and performance.
· Prepare workplans for implementation of the water quality activities while ensuring that all environmental concerns are addressed as stipulated in the standards and the design documents.
· Work closely with and cooperate with District Water Officers and other stakeholders for effective implementation of projects.
· Ensure non-compliance of water quality is reported and adequate decisions / actions are taken as per the National and International Standards for Drinking Water.
· Perform any other assignment that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. Possession of a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
· At least three years’ experience in monitoring and surveillance activities in the water and sanitation sector.

How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.

Send to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Port Bell Road,
Luzira. Kampala. Uganda

Attn: Head Human Resource Management.

NB: Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of Moroto and Mbale districts currently.

Deadline: Monday, 25th January, 2016 by 5.00 pm