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Soroti University is a Public University in Uganda located in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda Seven (7) kilometres along Soroti-Katakwi- Moroto Road. The University Secretary hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant posts listed below that exist in the University

Job Purpose

To supervise the design, development, implementation and maintenance of infrastructure projects within the University, in line with the strategic plan, standards and the Law.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• A Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering-Structural Engineering or Master of Science in Construction Engineering or Master of Science in Construction Management from a recognized University
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in building and Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
• Must have been a registered and a member of the ERB for at least 5 (five) years

Experience needed

• At least Five (5) years of wssssssorking experience in Civil Engineering works in a government Institution or department or an equivalent level from a reputable organization.

Responsibilities or duties

• Providing technical advice to the University.
• Supervising the overall administrative function of the directorate and its engineering works.
• Participating in the University’s infrastructure design, development and maintenance.
• Preparing work plans, budgets, cost estimation and expenditure on the University infrastructure.
• Developing a system to carry out infrastructure condition assessments.
• Initiating the procurement, negotiation and monitoring of contract execution and assessing the contractors’ performance.
• Implementing an effective system for the management of those under him or her.
• Developing and implementing systems for the effective supervision of routine, emergency and periodic maintenance activities of University infrastructure.
• Risk management and implementation of audit recommendations on infrastructure development and maintenance activities in the University.
• Managing performance and developing supervisees in line with the performance management system.
• Preparing technical and status reports on building and structural plans implementation.

Key Outputs

• Technical advice provided.
• Administrative function of the directorate and its engineering works supervised.
• University’s infrastructure design, development and maintenance done
• Budget work plans, budgets, cost estimation and expenditure on the University infrastructure prepared.
• A system to carry out infrastructure condition assessments developed.
• The procurement, negotiation and monitoring of contract execution and assess the contractors’ performance initiated.
• An effective system for the management of those under him or her implemented.
• Systems for the effective supervision of routine emergency and periodic maintenance activities of University infrastructure developed and implemented.
• Audit recommendations on infrastructure development and maintenance activities in the University implemented and risk managed.
• Performance and develop supervisees in line with the performance management system managed.
• Technical and status reports on building and structural plans implementation prepared.

Competences

• (a) Technical (Knowledge in engineering, Project Management, Information and Communications Technology, Planning, organizing, and coordinating, Coaching and mentoring, Design concepts, Records and information management).
• (b) Behavioral (Accountability, Effective communication skills, Concern for quality and standards, Innovativeness, Teamwork, Networking, Time Management).

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Age: Below 55 years at the time of the advert
• NOTE: 1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of the letter of application together with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters of reference should be submitted to the Central Registry, Multipurpose Block, level 2, Room 208 OR through postage addressed to:

The University Secretary,
Soroti University,
P.O Box 211,
Soroti,Uganda.

Or scan the letter of application together with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters of reference as one PDF file and send to the link

All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.

Job description and person specification are available on the Soroti University website

CLOSING DATE: 27th March 2026, 5:00PM EAT