Engineering Assistant

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Minakulu, Oyam, UGA
In-Office
Junior
Social Impact
The Role
Provide technical oversight and supervision for building and water system construction in the Mountain Blue project: review designs, BoQs and procurement, supervise contractors and community mobilization, perform M&E and quality assurance, collect data and report weekly and monthly to regional managers.
Summary Generated by Built In

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Reports to: Regional Infrastructure Engineer and Program Managers of Lango and Acholi.

Location: Minakulu

Purpose of the position: To provide technical oversight to the Mountain Blue project construction works.

Key Result Areas:

  • Support the Regional Engineer to oversee the technical implementation of Construction projects in Northern Region, with focus on Mountain Blue project constructions in the Sub-Regions.
  • Supervise Engineering activities such as building constructions and Water System constructions including all processes from designs, specifications, BoQs, quotations and procurement through to implementation to impact of program in liaison with Regional Infrastructure Engineer.
  • Supervise community mobilization teams to engage full participation of beneficiaries in designs,and maintenance of infrastructure construction activities as well as contributions of labour and materials where appropriate.
  • Network/partner with district officials/other stakeholders to ensure standards, regulations, procedures are adhered to.
  • Supervise contractors and assigned staff undertaking project implementation.
  • Develop Monitoring tools and undertake M&E function of Program activities/construction for quality assurance and Control.
  • Give technical oversight/guidance and advise to project team concerning construction and engineering works in the project
  • Facilitate design of community operation and maintenance of engineering plans of buildings/infrastructure and be involved in trainings for such committees.
  • Data collection, accurate record keeping and management of information to measure progress and impact of program activities
  • Provision of weekly updates and monthly reports to the Regional Infrastructure Engineer and Sub-Regional Manager

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

  • At least a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering.
  • At least 2 years of previous experience in designs and Construction work supervision with development agency.
  • Computer literacy is needed.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Epanet, GPS mapping software is added advantage.
  • Good command of oral and written English is a must; local language skills are an asset. Good
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to Ride with a Valid Riding License attached to the application.
  • Must be a Practicing Christian and an ACTIVE Member of the Church.

Advert start date: 11th August, 2026.

Advert end date: 19th August, 2026.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Skills Required

  • Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • At least 2 years experience in design and construction supervision with a development agency
  • Computer literacy
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of ArchiCAD
  • Knowledge of EPANET
  • Experience with GPS mapping software
  • Good command of oral and written English
  • Valid riding license and ability to ride (attach license)
  • Practicing Christian and active member of a church
  • Local applicant (Local Applicants Only)
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The Company
HQ: Federal Way, WA
33,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice.

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