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Construction Officer USAID Grant Jobs – Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Engineering Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Construction Officer USAID Grant Jobs – Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
August 22, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
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Job Title
Construction Officer USAID Grant Jobs – Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
Job Description
Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is a private development company based in Bethesda, Maryland, US with additional corporate offices in London and Hemel Hempstead in the United Kingdom. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations, and philanthropies.
About WFS Project:
The USAID Feed the Future Uganda Water and Food Systems (WFS) Activity is a five-year activity (202302028) implemented by Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI Global LLC) as a lead partner with funding from USAID Feed the Future in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, Stantec, Market Share Associates, and the International Water Management Institute. The Activity aims to inclusively and equitably improve food and water security in the Kyoga Basin in northeastern Uganda, specifically three watersheds — Lokok, Awoja, and Lokere, by empowering individuals and communities to mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors in order to improve livelihoods, maintain nutrition and health wellbeing, address drivers of conflict, and reduce reliance on humanitarian assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Construction Officer will support WFS Activity’s infrastructure activities, including coordinating logistics. monitoring quality and compliance. managing costs, and ensuring safety regulations as per the USAID-approved Construction Implementation Plan and USAID rules and regulations.
S/he will provide key administrative support to the Climate Resilient Infrastructure (CRI) Lead to plan. track. and coordinate logistics for infrastructure activities. and maintain meticulous files and organization. The construction officer will be assigned to three of the WFS Activity offices in Moroto, Soroti and Kotido.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental or Agricultural Engineering or related field.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS will be a plus.
Prior experience in USAID or donor-funded water-related programs in Uganda is preferred.
Basic Knowledge of Construction Project management is desirable.
Professional proficiency in English is required. and proficiency in local languages is preferred.
Membership to the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) will be a plus.
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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