Job Title: Â Estates Officer Â
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI) is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, established by Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Act, 2016. The Institute is mandated to: “Undertake research and training services for sustainable conservation and management of Uganda’s wildlife resources.’’
Job Summary: Â To assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of institute physical infrastructure and electric installation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guiding the review and development of Construction Guidelines and Technical Hand Books of the institute in line with the nationally approved standards and Guidelines.
- Liaising with the Physical Planner in the development of technical plans and specifications for the institute infrastructure development projects in line with the approved National Standards.
- Carrying out technical audits of civil/ structural project proposals to ensure adherence to structural design integrity and safety, and that any deviations are formally approved.
- Ensuring maintenance of the institute’s physical infrastructure and electric installations through preparation of maintenance plans, programs, schedules and budgets.
- Monitoring and evaluating implementation of the institute civil works projects with site teams to ensure adherence to design projects specifications and required standards.
- Providing technical guidance and support during preparation, procurement and execution of contractual agreements for civil works contractors in line with the Civil Works Unit’s mandate.
- Preparing inspection audits reports in regard to the institute estate to ensure safe and secure environment the Institute community.
- Verifying and recommending payments of civil works contractors upon satisfactory performance.
- Planning, budgeting and accounting for the resources and performance of the Civil Works Unit.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
- Should be a registered Member of the Engineers Registration Board.
- Working Experience: Three (3) years working experience as an Estates Officer in Government or equivalent from a reputable Organization
Competences:
Technical
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Financial Management
- Information Communication Technology
- Management of Organizational Environment
- Records and Information Management
Behavioral
- Accountability
- Communicating effectively
- Networking
- Ethics and Integrity
- Team work
- Concern for quality and Standards
- The applicants should not be more than 55 years of age at the time of application.
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How to Apply:
All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with relevant experience should address applications to;
- The Senior Human Resource Officer, Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute.
- Send your application by email; snalule
uwrti.ac.ug or hand deliver to the Senior Human Resource Office at UWRTI, located in Katwe Kabatoro Town council, Kasese District. - Attach all relevant academic documents, appointment letters, Recommendation letter from your previous employer and a copy of your National Identification Card.
- Merge all your documents and send them in one PDF attachment format not exceeding 2MBs.
Deadline: 25th February, 2025 at 5pm.
Note
- Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute provides equal opportunities for all.
- Any type of canvassing or interference with this process will lead to automatic disqualification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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