WHH Uganda WASH Engineer Job 2026 – Katakwi District

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments of water supply, sanitation, drainage, and hygiene infrastructure.
• Identify suitable water sources while ensuring adequate water quality and quantity.
• Prepare engineering designs, technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Ensure designs comply with national regulations and humanitarian engineering standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical input during project planning and implementation.

• Supervise construction and rehabilitation of water systems, sanitation facilities, drainage structures, and waste management infrastructure.
• Oversee contractors and service providers to ensure quality workmanship and timely project completion.
• Monitor compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality assurance checks.

• Develop operation and maintenance systems for WASH infrastructure.
• Train project staff, community caretakers, Water User Committees, and local stakeholders.
• Strengthen local capacity for infrastructure management and sustainability.
• Support water quality monitoring and routine maintenance activities.

• Preparing technical specifications and tender documentation.
• Developing engineering cost estimates and Bills of Quantities.
• Participating in procurement evaluations and contractor selection.
• Monitoring contractor performance and certifying completed works.

• Coordinate with government ministries, district authorities, utilities, contractors, and humanitarian partners.
• Participate in WASH coordination meetings and technical working groups.
• Conduct monitoring visits to project sites.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and donor reports.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and project files.

• Provide technical support to WASH programme teams.
• Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards.
• Support inventory management of WASH equipment and relief supplies.
• Document procurement and engineering processes.
• Perform other duties assigned by management to support programme implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in WASH, Water Resources Management, or Public Health Engineering is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in water supply, sanitation, public health engineering, or related infrastructure projects.
• 3–5 years of WASH programme experience, including systems strengthening or institutional capacity development.
• Proven experience supervising engineering projects and contractors in field environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of water supply systems and sanitation technologies.
• Experience designing WASH infrastructure.
• Ability to prepare engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of drainage systems and water quality monitoring.
• Experience with operation and maintenance planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of EPANET, QGIS, mWater, or similar engineering software is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Excellent engineering problem-solving skills.
• Strong project planning and coordination abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supervising and mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong resilience and adaptability in remote field locations.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in Teso or Karamoja (an added advantage).
• Valid motorcycle riding permit.
• Willingness to travel frequently within project areas.
• Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.

Why Join WHH Uganda?

• Contribute to impactful humanitarian and development programmes.
• Work with experienced national and international technical professionals.
• Gain valuable engineering experience within the NGO sector.
• Access continuous professional learning and career development opportunities.
• Receive competitive remuneration based on WHH's gender-neutral salary structure.
• Help improve access to safe water and sanitation for vulnerable communities.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior WASH Engineer
• WASH Programme Manager
• Infrastructure Project Manager
• Public Health Engineer
• Water Resources Engineer
• Humanitarian Technical Advisor
• Engineering Coordinator
• Regional WASH Specialist

How to Apply

• Apply through the official online recruitment system.
• Do not attach scanned academic certificates to your application.
• Ensure your CV highlights relevant engineering and WASH experience.
• Late applications may not be considered.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Review Uganda's rural water supply and sanitation standards.
• Refresh your knowledge of humanitarian WASH standards such as Sphere.
• Be prepared to explain engineering projects you have supervised.
• Demonstrate experience preparing BoQs, technical drawings, and supervising contractors.
• Familiarize yourself with AutoCAD and other engineering software used in WASH projects.
• Prepare examples showing leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination.

CV Writing Tips

• Highlight civil, water, or environmental engineering experience.
• Include WASH infrastructure projects with measurable achievements.
• Showcase technical software proficiency such as AutoCAD and QGIS.
• Mention construction supervision, contract management, and water system design experience.
• Clearly list engineering certifications, professional memberships, and licenses where applicable.

Cover Letter Tips

• Demonstrate your passion for humanitarian engineering and WASH programming.
• Highlight your experience managing infrastructure projects.
• Explain your ability to supervise contractors and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Show how your engineering expertise aligns with WHH's mission.
• Be concise, professional, and tailored specifically to the WASH Engineer position.