Organisation: Mt. Elgon Labour-Based Training Centre (MELTC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Principal (Training)
About US:
Mt. Elgon Labour-Based Training Centre (MELTC) is a Project under the Ministry of Works and Transport. MELTC is the National Training Centre for the application of Labour- Based Technology (LBT) in the rehabilitation and maintenance of National, District, Urban and Community Access Roads. The Training Centre is located 20 Kms from Mbale Town along the Mbale – Budadiri road; adjacent to Uganda Technical College-Elgon. The training conducted at MELTC is both classroom and field based.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry-out Training Needs Assessment (TNA) on mainstreaming Cross Cutting Issues (CCIs)
- Conduct classroom and field training on mainstreaming CCIs
- Prepare and implement training programs on mainstreaming CCIs
- Provide outreach support on mainstreaming CCIs in Local Governments and by contractors
- Assist DLG staff during the preparation and implementation of trial contracts
- Ensure proper administration of the trial contracts in line with the CCIs guidelines
- Evaluate trainee performance in the area of mainstreaming CCIs in their work
- Review training curriculum as may be necessitated by training needs and demands
- Networking with ELU, EOC, MoGLSD, NEMA, MDAs and other stakeholders
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Works and Social Administration or related field
- Five years of experience in the roads/works sub sector is strongly desired
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, including team management and understanding others
- Ability for conceptual and analytical thinking (to perform action research and theory-driven enquiry)
- Ability to work independently & proactively
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Added Advantages:
- Working knowledge of mainstreaming environment and social safeguards
How to Apply:
Applications accompanied by (i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the assignment and experience; (ii) copies of testimonials (iii) detailed curriculum vitae; (iv) current salary level, telephone contact(s) and email should all be included in the application and addressed to;
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Works and Transport
Plot 57-59 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 7174, Kampala -Uganda.
Applications forms should be delivered to the open Registry Ministry of Works and Transport Headquarters
Deadline: Friday 26th July 2019
