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Job Summary

Job Title:
Resilient Design, Soil and Water Engineer Graduate Trainee
Employer:
DanChurchAid (DCA)
Location:
Yumbe, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Graduate Trainee jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 7 November 2025

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Resilient Design, Soil and Water Engineer Graduate Trainee job at DanChurchAid (DCA) | Apply Now

Are you looking for Graduate Trainee jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Resilient Design, Soil and Water Engineer Graduate Trainee job at DanChurchAid (DCA)

About the Organisation

DanChurch Aid (DCA) is a leading international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing assistance and advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities around the world. With a mission to fight poverty, ensure human rights, and promote sustainable development, DCA has earned recognition for its commitment to effective, results-driven interventions in disaster relief, development programs, and advocacy, particularly in conflict and post-conflict regions. The organization fosters a supportive, inclusive work culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering employees a fulfilling work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth in various fields.

Since its founding in 1922, DCA has evolved into one of Denmark’s largest NGOs, operating in more than 20 countries and partnering with local communities, governments, and international organizations to drive meaningful change. The company’s innovative business model integrates community-led development, rights-based approaches, and humanitarian assistance, positioning DCA as a trusted partner in the global development and aid sectors. With core values of solidarity, respect for human dignity, and sustainability, DCA is also committed to corporate social responsibility through its investments in gender equality, climate resilience, and inclusive policies. To learn more, visit www.danchurchaid.org.

Yumbe, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

7 Nov 2025

Job Title

Resilient Design, Soil and Water Engineer Graduate Trainee job at DanChurchAid (DCA)

DanChurchAid (DCA)

Job Description

Job Title: Resilient Design, Soil and Water Engineer Graduate Trainee (No Experience Jobs)

Organisation: DanChurchAid (DCA)

Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda

Reports to: Resilient Design, Soil, and Water Engineer

Job Summary: 

Support the implementation of Engineering and Resilience Design practices, contributing to fieldwork, community engagement activities, and ensuring the quality and impact of assigned activities within the operational area. The Graduate Trainee will gain hands-on experience in both large-scale and household resilience design interventions.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and implement resilience design, soil and water practices that enhance soil health, biodiversity, and water conservation.

  • Prepare drawings, designs and BOQs of all infrastructure activities using various drawing software.

  • Conduct thorough assessments to identify soil and water resources management needs in target communities.

  • Develop detailed project plans, including soil conservation and water harvesting structures such as micro-dams, and bioswales.

  • Supervise the construction of soil and water management structures, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.

  • Provide technical guidance to project teams and contractors during the implementation of activities.

  • Promote climate-smart & restorative agriculture techniques to increase productivity while minimizing environmental impact.

  • Develop appropriate training content, materials and tools targeting different audiences (community, staff, partners, and other relevant stakeholders).

  • Conduct routine monitoring to the field sites, block farms, households to ensure quality progress of activities, providing hands-on technical support as needed.

  • Produce timely reports and share them with the immediate supervisor following agreed reporting guidelines and timelines.

Resilient Design, Soil and Water Engineer Graduate Trainee job at DanChurchAid (DCA)

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s in civil engineering or water engineering or a related field (should have graduated only within the last 2 years).

  • Proven experience in working with rural communities and building their capacities in sustainable practice.

  • Skills in GIS software, ArchiCAD and AutoCAD.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to write good reports, engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

  • Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

  • Familiarity with work in refugee settlements and refugee host-communities is an added advantage.

How to Apply

All suitable, qualified, and interested candidates who wish to join the DanChurchAid (DCA) should apply online through the APPLY Button below. Onboarding of the successful candidate is dependent on funding confirmation.

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Deadline: 7th November 2025

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