Organizational Setting

The FAO Representation in Uganda provides technical assistance to the Government of Uganda in the agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries and related sectors. The National Civil Engineerwill provide support to FAO efforts towards supporting the government of Uganda – the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in developing Climate Resilient Cocoa Value Chain Strategy.  TRUEFISH, an initiative funded by the European Union and implemented in some of its components by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO UN). The third component of TRUEFISH aims to enhance the management of aquaculture biosecurity and aquatic organism health in the Lake Victoria Basin. The project seeks to develop a comprehensive regional strategy to address challenges and opportunities in this domain. As part of this endeavour, a national expert from the East African Region is required to contribute to the drafting and contextualization of specific introductory and contextual chapters of the already developed LVB RSAOH.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will report directly to the FAO TRUEFISH CTA, and will collaborate closely with the FAO team and relevant stakeholders (LVFO) throughout the assignment.

Technical Focus 

The purpose of this requisition is to recruit a proficient expert in civil construction, specifically with expertise in aquaculture facilities such as ponds, tanks, and hatcheries. The hired individual will be responsible for creating detailed plans and calculating the Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for a series of construction or adaptation projects outlined in the FTI business plans (to be determined). These works are described below, and the deliverables must adhere to regulations set by concerned national or local authorities regarding the issuance of necessary licenses for construction. Additionally, alignment with FAO UN requirements is essential to facilitate the contracting process based on the generated drawings and BoQs.

Tasks and responsibilities

The incumbent shall undertake the following tasks:

•    Visit FTI facilities at its Entebbe campus and assess the need for renovating or constructing the following facilities:
•    Renovate and / or adapt the tilapia hatchery room.
•    Renovate and / or adaptat the catfish hatchery room.
•    Build two concrete circular tank base and the tank either in concrete, corrugated steel or fiberglass TBD during the visit to FTI) for providing water to the two hatcheries.
•    Construct three liner ponds for growing fish.
•    Construct three header tanks’ stands and the tanks (concrete, corrugated steel or fiberglass TBD during the visit to FTI)

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:
•    Advanced degree (MSc or higher) in civil engineering, architect or similar area of expertise that entitle the production of the described works in a manner that can be acceptable by the concerned authorities and FAO UN
•    5 years of demonstrable experience in construction works in aquaculture facilities as hatcheries, circulation systems, ponds, tanks, etc.
•    Working knowledge of English.
•    National of Uganda or resident in the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Selection Criteria

•    Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills (English).
•    Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.