JOB DETAILS:
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The USAID Feed the Future Uganda Water and Food Systems (WFS) Activity is a five-year activity (2023-2028) implemented by the Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI Global ELC) as a lead partner with funding from USAID Feed the Future in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, Stantec, Market Share Associates, and the International Water Management Institute. The Activity aims to inclusively and equitably improve food and water security in the Kyoga Basin in northeastern Uganda, specifically three watersheds - Lokok, Awoja, and Lokere, by empowering individuals and communities to mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors in order to improve livelihoods, maintain nutrition and health wellbeing, address drivers of conflict, and reduce reliance on humanitarian assistance.
The activity aims therefore to achieve results under the following development objectives: 1. Improve water supply and integrated water resource management.

2. Increase equitable access to sanitation and hygiene services for households and schools.
3. Improved agriculture-based livelihoods.
4. Increased consumption of nutritious foods among women and children.
5. Expanded access to financial resources for women, men, youth, indigenous people, and marginalized groups.

6. Improve local capacity to manage shocks and stressors.

The Construction Officer will support WFS Activity's infrastructure activities, including coordinating logistics, monitoring quality and compliance, managing costs, and ensuring safety regulations as per the USAID-approved Construction Implementation Plan and USAID rules and regulations. S/he will provide key administrative support to the Climate Resilient Infrastructure (CRI) Lead to plan, track, and coordinate logistics for infrastructure activities, and maintain meticulous files and organization. The construction officer will be assigned to three of the WFS Activity offices in Moroto, Soroti and Kotido.

Job Requirements:
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental or Agricultural Engineering or related field. Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS will be a plus.
• Prior experience in USAID or donor-funded water-related programs in Uganda is preferred. Basic Knowledge of Construction Project management is desirable.

• Professional proficiency in English is required, and proficiency in local languages is preferred.
• Membership to the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) will be a plus.