Senior Quantity Surveyor Careers in Uganda at National Housing and Construction Company

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Employer: National Housing and Construction Company

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure value for-money in all construction works carried out by the Company.

• Responsible   for   cost   control   planning   and   for   actual   cost   controls   during   building implementation.

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and material schedules, as a part of the necessary inputs for tenders.

• Provide costing information for both civil engineering and building contracts.

• Ensure the separation of the Company’s own labour inputs into any work in progress.

• Coordinate and negotiate with external Quantity Surveyors that the Company many hire from time to time, in order to ensure that their charges are affordable by the Company.

• Regularly visit building sites in order to monitor the activities of sub-contractors and suppliers, with a view to avoiding any cost escalations.

• Provide the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant specialist,  expert and technical advice (on the basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and evaluation), with regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and projects – especially those involving Partnerships, External Contractors and other Service Providers – as well provide the necessary supervision, quality  assurance,  facilitation  and  coordination of  the  implementation of  the corresponding projects – with a view to ensuring their profitable success.

• Perform any other duties as may, from time to time, be directed by the relevant authority.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, or a closely related and relevant discipline, from a recognized University.

• Full and valid membership of a nationally, or internationally recognized professional Quantity Surveyors’ body, as well as a valid professional practicing certificate (at least Professional Associate), are a must.

• Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management, from a recognized institution, are a must.

• Additional qualifications in Business Management, from a recognized institution, are desirable.

• Proven knowledge and skills in application of BoQ-related Software and MS Office Packages (especially Qs-CAD, Masterbill, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), are essential.

• Working experience of 5 years as a Quantity Surveyor, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm.

• Experience in working with public, or private sector organizations involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added advantage.

Relevant Competencies:

• Proven negotiation and communication skills.
• Results-oriented, business-focused and pays attention to details.
• Coordination and networking skills.
• Cost consciousness and proven ability to pursue value for money.
• Analytical, accuracy and judgemental skills.
• Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Proven good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.
• Maturity, high ethics and integrity.
• A confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, for long hours and to deliver high quality outputs with minimal supervision

How to Apply:

Applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.
Or Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug

 Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Senior Specialist,Early Grades Literacy,Institutional Capacity at Save the Children - Uganda

Job title: Senior Specialist,Early Grades Literacy,Institutional Capaci

Employer: Save the Children - Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 20th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Academic back ground and Experience;

- Master’s degree in education, with a focus on literacy and reading, and specific expertise in teacher training, assessment, and reading material development;
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working on reading assessment, instruction, and training, with 5 + years of experience working in developing countries;
- Demonstrated ability to work with host government and partners in implementing a complex project in the field under challenging circumstances;
- Significant knowledge of the education system in Uganda, specifically in-service teacher training and professional development, pedagogical practices, and classroom management;
- Demonstrated experience in early grades reading instruction improvement within the Uganda context, particularly with regard to reading materials development; teacher mentoring, supervision and support; community engagement in children’s literacy; use of early grade reading assessment data for project design/refinement
- Demonstrated ability to work with the Uganda Ministry of Education & Sports and other potential partners on EGR initiatives, from national to district levels, and particularly on institutional capacity building across the education system
- Project experience in the 28 target districts , or contacts with local NGOs or education authorities in these locations, preferred
- Experience working on similar USAID or other donor-funded programs; familiarity with USAID regulations and policies preferred;
- Proven experience in networking with local NGOs, strong communication skills and good interpersonal relations;
- Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a frequent basis, taking initiative, managing multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills, training design and deliver capacity, and report writing skills;
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of at least two of the target LARA local languages (Luganda, Runyankole, and Runyoro) is preferred;
- Able to work in a constructive way in collaboration with different project stakeholders, including the MoES, partner NGOs, district authorities, etc.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to apply:

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:
Only online applications shall be considered.
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.
The closing date for receiving applications is 20th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

NGO Careers - Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention at Save the Children - Uganda

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention - (1)

Employer: Save the Children - Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 20th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Academic back ground and Experience;

- Demonstrated experience of the child protection and education sector within the Uganda context, particularly issues related to Safe Schools, Teacher Code of Conduct, gender-based violence in schools
- Bachelor’s degree in social work with a minimum of 5 years’ experience on technical and managerial positions; Master’s degree in social sciences or public health preferred;
- Experience with child protection programming, basic education, and social mobilization/social communications;
- Technical knowledge of Safe School programming, gender-based violence prevention/ reporting/response, and dropout prevention/student retention is highly desirable;
- Proven experience in networking with local NGOs, strong communication skills and good interpersonal relations;
- Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a frequent basis, taking initiative, managing multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills, training capacity and report writing skills;
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of at least two of the target LARA local languages (Luganda, Runyankole, and Runyoro) is preferred;
- Able to promote Save the Children´s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children;
- Able to work in a constructive way in straight collaboration with different thematic program areas

General specifications applicable to all positions;

- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to apply:

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:
Only online applications shall be considered.
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.
The closing date for receiving applications is 20th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.