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Jobs at Plan Uganda – Country Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist
Plan Uganda’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit competent persons to fill the following vacant positions:
Country Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist Project based in Kampala (1 position)
Background to the Menstrual Hygiene Management
Plan Uganda in partnership with AFRIpads, Plan Australia and Plan Netherlands are implementing a four year project on Menstrual Hygiene Management in Tororo and Lira districts. The project seeks to address the Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) needs of Ugandan school girls and women and to develop models for working with Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) to create awareness and increase access to affordable reusable sanitary pads, while at the same time presenting income generation opportunities for women.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for developing a Water and Sanitation Program in all four Program District of operations and integrate it within the District Plans. Reporting to the Program Support Manager she/he will be based in Kampala but will be required to travel extensively to the field with at least 60% of the time outside Kampala. She/He will be expected to work closely with other technical advisors and have ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels.
Major Responsibilities /Key Result Areas
· The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following Leading the annual budget and work-plan implementation for national level activities on WASH programmes
· Identify priority operational research problems and participate in ensuring high quality evaluation of WASH projects.
· Participate in monitoring and documentation activities of WASH projects.
· Provide Program and Field teams with guidance and updates on policy, standards and guidelines relating to WASH.
· Develop resource mobilization plan highlighting priority areas relating to WASH, grant concept papers and proposals and submit to supervisor.
· Establish mechanisms to facilitate organizational learning in the country Provision of structured regular coaching and mentoring to field staff and partners on WASH programming.
· Liaises with other offices in Plan – National Organisations, International Headquarter and other countries on Plan Uganda’s WASH programmes. Represent Plan at national level on matters relating to WASH programming and networks on relevant issues
· Establish partnerships and cooperation with other organisations at national level on WASH related interventions, integration WASH with other Plan programme sectors
Required Competencies
· Master’s degree Public health, Development Studies, Water and Sanitation engineering, Environmental Health or equivalent significant training/background and professional training on programming and/or in related field
· At least 5 years managerial or technical speciality experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH programmes/projects
· Good knowledge of Community Led Total Sanitation Marketing and sanitation promotion approaches.
· Knowledge of current WASH sector policy, sub-sector investment plans for Uganda and understanding of programming on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
· Demonstrable abilities in planning, budgeting and management
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams
· Excellent communication skills, both in written English and in face-to-face presentations
· Skilled in the use of computer software.
· Adequate experience in networking, project management and supervision
· Skills/experience in proposal writing plus monitoring.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit a letter of application together with a CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of academic documents including relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references, plus salary history, to the undersigned not later than 12th August, 2012.
The People & Culture Manager,
Plan Uganda, Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
As a child centered development organisation, we ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
Plan Uganda, Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.
As a child centered development organisation, we ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 10th September, 2012 then the application was unsuccessful
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