WASH Engineering Consultant, Kampala, Uganda (for Ugandan nationals only)

Purpose of assignment:

In order to provide sustainable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in communities and to improve the enabling environment in schools and health facilities, UNICEF Uganda is planning to support the construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities in selected districts in Western Region (Kikuube, Kamwenge and Isingiro) and the West Nile sub region ( Yumbe, Adjumani, Terego and Madi Okollo).

In preparation for the planned rehabilitation works, technical assessment of 91 existing sites with WASH facilities are required. These assessments will inform the development of detailed engineering designs and drawings, and Bills of quantities (BoQs) to ensure that proposed interventions are technically sound, cost-effective, climate-resilient and aligned with national standards and UNICEF WASH guidelines.

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental/hydrogeology Engineering, water resource management, sanitation engineering, project management.  
  
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of responsible professional work experience in WASH infrastructure quality assurance and inspection, Programme management, monitoring and evaluation and/or knowledge management related to WASH, Environment and Climate programmes in Low Middle Income Country setting.
  
• At least 3 years professional work experience in the related field programmes in Uganda is preferable
  
• Previous work experience in UNICEF or UN agencies is an asset.
  
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.