WASH Officer International NGO Jobs – World Vision

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Job Title:         WASH Officer
Organisation: World Vision
International
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every
Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The WASH Officer
will coordinate and supervise all the activities which require specific civil
engineering knowledge (in particular water and sanitation engineering) and also
mobilize communities for sensitization and trainings
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Assess needs for WASH interventions
    (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities) at community level including
    Public schools and Health facilities
  • Prepare or revise bill of quantities and
    construction plans related to the construction works and also participate
    in design of infrastructure and procurement processes.
  • Supervise the execution of the WASH works
    directly and liaise with the DWO, the Health Assistants and CDOs to
    mobilise and sensitize beneficiary communities on ownership and
    sustainability of WASH
  • Render support in fundraising initiatives
    through proposal development and manage an upto date WASH project level or
    WVU initiated data base to be used as reference in writing new projects
    and reporting
  • Prepare and send reports to the Programme
    Manager and Regional WASH Engineer using the appropriate templates as per
    request and schedule.
  • Build and network/partner with district,
    UN bodies and other stakeholders to ensure standards, regulations,
    procedures and policies are incorporated in your work
  • Tasked with data collection, accurate
    record keeping and management of information to measure progress and
    impact of project as required by the WASH Cluster.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by
    the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the World Vision
    WASH Officer job opportunity must hold a University Degree in Water/Civil
    Engineering or related qualification.
  • A minimum of three years of previous
    experience implementing WASH in Emergency and/or Development context.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of
    National WASH Polices and Standards
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, GPS
    mapping software is added advantage.
  • Excellent computer skills (particularly
    Office package, GIS, Database management, Software for water -networks designing)
    are mandatory
  • Good motorcycle riding skills are an
    asset.
  • Stress-resilient and able to cope with
    deadlines and complex problems
  • Skills in community mobilization and Team
    Management are critical
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. 
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 11th July 2017

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