The Livelihood Restoration Supervisor – WATER AND IRRIGATION will monitor technical quality of water and irrigation provision and support provided as part of livelihood restoration activity delivery. Major water and irrigation related activities expected to be the focus of the LR Programme, include, but are not limited to, replacement of impacted borehole wells and other water sources, and irrigation training and support to PAPs pursuing agriculture and livestock based livelihoods. Candidates should demonstrate experience in water and irrigation engineering as applied as part of livelihoods development.

Tasks
• The Livelihood Restoration Supervisors will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Monitoring the technical quality of livelihood restoration activities being
• coordinated and delivered by the Livelihood Restoration Contractors (LRCs) and Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) at local level, including;
• Providing technical advice on the LR Package designs
• Providing technical advice on M&E indicator design and baseline survey
• Monitoring LR Programme delivery quality
• Providing technical advice and support to delivery improvements
• Participating in monthly LR Programme coordination meetings as appropriate
• Report on daily/weekly basis the progress of the activities
• Supporting the LR Programme M&E system, including;
• Monitoring LRCs’ correct usage of the M&E system
• Providing feedback on LR Programme delivery quality and effectiveness
• Participating in field verification visits as appropriate
• Working with the HSE department to ensure all HSE risks associated with the LR
• Programme are met Acting as points of contact with PAPs to introduce the LR approach and Programme (from LR Package entitlement and selection meetings to implementation and completion of restoration), and provide ongoing liaison on LR related matters
• Receiving grievances from PAPs to be transmitted to the EACOP Community Relations team
• S/he will report to a EACOP Uganda Livelihoods Restoration Coordinator, and is required to demonstrate exemplary behaviour with regard to compliance and HSE rules and requirements. S/he will be based in the field.
• Accountabilities
• Ensure LR Programme technical quality in the area of WATER AND IRRIGATION.
• Report accurately the progress of the LR Programme.
• Report accurately PAPs’ feedback on the implementation of the LR Programme and on any grievances they may have.
• Undertake all activities in compliance with EACOP Uganda standards and HSE rules and regulations.

Qualifications and Required Experience
• Professional experience (min 8 years) working on water and irrigation as applied as part of livelihoods development within rural communities;
• Demonstrated experience providing water and irrigation engineering services and training to rural communities.
• Bachelor degree in water engineering or sustainable rural livelihoods development or a similar field;
• Specialism in one of the above-mentioned areas is a bonus.
• Technical Competencies:
• Technical knowledge and experience of their respective livelihood sector as listed above;
• Excellent competency in the use of MS Word and Excel, data management, and preparation of quantitative and qualitative documents and reports relating to livelihoods development programming.
• Behavioural Competencies:
• Detail oriented person, highly organised, systematic working, close attention to detail,
• Strong team worker with excellent communication skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Other Desireable Competencies:
• High computer skills, quantitative and qualitative data management, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Fluent in English (speaking, writing) and knowledge of either Luganda, Runyoro or Runyankole recommended.