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Field Engineering Assistant

Category

Engineering / WASH / Field Operations

Employment Type

Contract

Location

Kiboga, Kiboga / Kyankwanzi, Uganda

Vacancies

Not specified

Closing Date

7/5/2026
Closed

Employer / Company

Red Rhino Development (RRD) logo
Red Rhino Development (RRD)

Description (Public)

Reporting to the Project Officer – Engineering, the Field Engineering Assistant will be based in Kiboga and Kyankwanzi districts and will support field engineering operations including design of water and sanitation systems, BoQ development, budgeting, construction supervision, monitoring of WASH facilities, and community engagements for ownership and sustainability. Duration: One year, renewable based on performance. Expected start: July/August 2026.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Officer in planning, designing, developing Bills of Quantities, budgeting, and preparation of bid documents for WASH facilities implementation.
  • Conduct detailed assessments for project sites and draft layouts and designs of water supply systems in a participatory process.
  • Manage, supervise, and monitor implementation of construction and related activities, ensuring quality control.
  • Train, mentor, and support Hand Pump Mechanics, Scheme Operators, and Plumbers in skill development, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
  • Engage district water offices, sub-county staff, community structures, and beneficiaries in planning and implementation.
  • Support AquaTrust advocacy, training, and enrollment activities at community level.
  • Prepare and submit field reports as appropriate.
  • Support data collection and mapping of piped system components into m Water platform.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Three years' experience in implementation of construction projects, preferably WASH projects in NGO or government organisations.
  • Proven knowledge of construction management and community engagements for sustainability.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and CAD is a must; knowledge of EPANET is an added advantage.
  • Experience with water or other data management platforms is an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
  • Community mobilisation and facilitation skills.
  • Willingness to ride a motorcycle and travel extensively in Kiboga and Kyankwanzi districts.

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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