Environmental Engineering Coordinator

Danish Refugee Council Uganda is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as an Environmental Engineering Coordinator.

Project Background 

The objective of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) programme is to enhance climate resilience among women, men, and youth in both refugee and host communities, and to promote inclusive, cohesive, and environmentally sustainable development in refugee-affected areas, aligned with local priorities. URRI is funded by the Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala.

The overall purpose of the role:  

The Environmental Engineering Coordinator will be responsible for technical quality assurance and due diligence of all Engineering activities of the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative (URRI) in the six districts Terego, Madi-Okollo, Yumbe, Koboko, Obongi and Moyo. These include ensuring appropriateness and quality of actual work as well as supporting community trainings, particularly community Management Committees. The role holder will also be directly contributing to outcome 2 and will support three partner organisations to deliver on the same.

• Prepare engineering drawings, designs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and supervise the construction works of all landscape projects in the area. 

• Conduct technical assessments as and when required and monitor the quality and quantity of materials used for projects  

• Undertake hydrological assessment for the design of all landscape programs within the selected micro-catchments. 

• Coordinate project activities with the District Focal Persons from the relevant departments approved by the District Technical Planning Committees (DTPC) 

• Undertake identification and training of competent contractors to achieve high-quality structures in the operational areas. 

• Supervise the technical aspects of forestry and land restoration activities. 

• Participate in the identification, planning, designing, and implementation of environmental risk management, constructing of water management infrastructure, soil and water conservation structures and other technologies and practices with the greatest potential to improve water and natural resources management. 

• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources. 

• Continuously monitor and supervise any construction works in the projects in close collaboration with the Resilience Programme Manager, Environment Officers, and the Water Engineering Assistant. 

• Inspect and supervise work for quality and compile an inspection report. 

• Ensure regular communication between communities at the project implementation sites and DRC 

• Process payment certificates for contractors after completion of works 

• Participate in training Project Management Committees (PMCs) and Project User Committees (PUCs) together with District technical team. 

• Support the Resilience Programme Manager in technical development of the Environment Assistant. 

• In liaison with the Resilience Programme Manager, support in the setting of objectives and performance appraisal for the Environment Assistant. 

• Identify, document, and disseminate relevant project success, and challenges, and follow up on the implementation of the Project’s action points. 

• Participate in quarterly Office of the Prime Minister and District monitoring project reviews and evaluations 

• Provide engineering data and information for the preparation of donor reports, e.g. monthly highlights, and quarterly and annual reports. 

• On request, perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors to allow the organization to function optimally. 

• Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct 

• To be successful in this role, you are expected to have a minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional experience in Environmental Engineering or Water Engineering. Moreover, we also expect the following. 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, or any other relevant course. 

• Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques and practices of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), environment and/or climate change, safe access to energy and biodiversity conservation. 

• Experience with donor-funded projects and international Non-Governmental Organizations 

• Relevant work experience from Northern Uganda. 

• Commitment to gender equality 

• Proven commitment to accountability practices 

• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential 

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills 

• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills 

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision 

• A good team player 

• Post Graduate training in Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Hydrology is an added advantage. 

• Knowledge of one or more of the local languages widely spoken in the covered Districts is an added advantage 

• In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:   

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   

• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   

• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.