PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION)

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION POST : PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION)
REF : HRM 70/73/01 VOL. 11
SALARY SCALE : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U2
AGE : 28 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/ Institution plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields.

Applicants should be registered with the Uganda Engineers’ Registration Board (ERB).
Applicants should have a minimum six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should
have been gained at the level of Senior Engineer in the water sector in Government or equivalent
relevant level of experience from a reputable organization.

Experience in working with Local Governments is an added advantage.

He/she should possess well developed communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and management qualities.

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner (Rural Water Supply and Sanitation) for performing the following duties:-

• Participating in the formulation and reviewing of national policies of the water sector.
• Formulating and reviewing national standards of rural water supply and sanitation.

• Tendering technical advice, support, supervision and training to Local Governments and private sector operators.
• Inspecting, monitoring and evaluating natural water project.
• Ensuring efficient resources disbursement and utilization on conformity with the work plans and budgets.
• Coordinating implementation of national projects in the department.
• Compiling up to date information ion natural water supplies and activities.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Apply for this job

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 19th August 2010.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc. go.ug.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.

Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two posts

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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