Project engineer Job Opportunity at PSF Uganda

The Government of Uganda received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs. Government is scaling up the existing operations through provision of Additional Financing (AF). The AF is intended to complete the implementation of the Land and Tourism components while consolidating and enhancing the achievements realized as well as scaling up activities under these components. CEDP-AF will be implemented by eight MDAs.

The overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

CEDP-AF will among others undertake construction of buildings and civil works. CEDP-PCU seeks the services of a project engineer specializing in Buildings to support the design, bidding process and contract management of the building works.

PSFU now invites suitably qualified individuals, with qualifications and experience as detailed below to apply for the position of Project Engineer under the CEDP-PCU.

Job Purpose:

Technical support to CEDP – PCU team on Infrastructure Technical Design Review and Implementation supervision of Project Management Consultants and Contractors for building and civil works under CEDP.

Qualification, Experience and essential competencies:

a) Applicants should possess an Honors Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering attained from a recognized university or institution. A member of a Professional Body of Engineers and registered or chartered engineer with the Engineers Registration Board. A Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management from a recognized institution will be added advantage.

Details of the scope of services, deliverables, qualifi cations, contract and reporting arrangements can be found at https://cedp.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Project-Engineer.pdf

Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae and Academic Certifi cates and Transcripts to demonstrate that they have the required qualifi cations and relevant experience to perform the services; to be received not later than 1700hrs on December 30, 2022.

Applications should be submitted as e-mail attachments at recruitment@cedp.go.ug. The e-mail subject should include the Reference Number and Position being applied for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Project Coordinator Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project Private Sector Foundation Uganda – Lower Building Plot 43 Nakasero Road P O Box 7683, KAMPALA

E-mail: procurement@cedp.go.ug