It’s hard to believe that today 844 million people do not have clean water and 2.3 billion do not have a decent toilet – around one in three of the world’s population. Every two minutes, a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
WaterAid is looking for a Construction Officer to play a vital role in our vision to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere by 2030. We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Planning and execution of all construction works with guidance from the Head of Programmes.
• Practical management and planning of every stage of construction projects.
• Ensuring all building design and construction projects are completed safely and shall oversee schedules of work to ensure each phase of a construction contract goes to plan.
• Conducting detailed technical assessments on the status of existing/new proposed WASH facilities for new or upgrading interventions at required sites,

To be Successful, you will need the following:
• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Building construction and Civil Engineering. Or, equivalent exeperience.
• Extensive professional experience in buildings design and construction, some of which related to the WASH sector in Uganda.
• Work experience in working with district authorities is of added advantage. Specific experience of work in WASH in Health Care Facilities and Schools is an added advantage.
• Registration with a professional affiliation in Uganda is a must