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• Work
  closely with the Programme Manager and WASH team on strategy development
  for strengthening Pader & Agago Hand pump Mechanics Associations
  (HPMA), training of Community level Water User Committees (WUCs) and
  strengthening WASH institutions at various levels.
• Support
  the Programme Manager (PM) in developing step-by-step guides to assist
  project staff deliver high quality capacity building.
• Render
  support in the development of training packages and materials for various
  project approaches e.g. Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), Social Behaviour
  Change & Communication (SBCC).
• Technically
  support critical analysis of what’s working/not working in Concern’s WASH
  programming and support the team in exploring options, problem solving and
  responding to challenges.
• Supporting
  in organising of exchange visits ensuring that critical learnings are
  incorporated into programme strategies
• Technically
  support WASH PMs and Programmes Director to finalise the Concern Uganda
  WASH strategy and results framework.

• The
  Volunteer will be ensuring timely submission of good quality reports by
  administering proposal preparation time-frames, supporting personnel
  inputting on the submission, editing and write-ups and ensuring submission
  complies with format and administration requirements of the donor.
• In
  charge of preparing the WASH submission for inclusion in monthly and
  annual reports
• Prepare
  photo documentation of each WASH site according to donor guidelines
• Work
  closely with the PM and Programmes Director produce materials that tell
  the story of Concern’s WASH work in Uganda and document in various media –
  written case studies, video, photographs and in formats appropriate to
  various audiences. e.g. donors, HQ education, intranet and publicity,
  advocacy targets etc.

• Render
  support in ensuring timely submission of good quality proposals by
  administering proposal preparation time-frames, supporting personnel
  inputting on the submission, editing and write-ups and ensuring submission
  complies with format and administration requirements of the donor.
• Work
  in liaison with the Desk Officer assist in extracting mini-proposals from
  WASH master proposals for project sponsorship purposes.

• Customise
  project M&E to donor and Concern requirements
• Support
  M&E Officers working on WASH
• Technically
  support the team in undertaking baseline and end line surveys using
  digital technology.
• Supporting
  GIS mapping for the project
• Take
  part in field monitoring with a specific emphasis on monitoring quality of
  training and providing constructive feedback and advice to local partners
  and project field staff.
• Support
  the Programme Manager in recording project progress against the Detailed
  Implementation Plan (DIP) and support troubleshooting for activity slippage
  and forward planning.
• Concern
  Uganda uses Digital Data Gathering Devices for surveys and information
  collection purposes. The PSO will have a key role in supporting programme
  team in the use of data gathering devices and analysis of information.

• Working
  with PM in identifying key macro level WASH issues which can be influenced
  by Programme field work
• Supporting
  project research on aspects of sustainable rural WASH programming
• Producing
  presentations, brochures etc. in support of lesson learning and
  dissemination
• Assist
  in communications relating to WASH advocacy initiatives.
• As
  requested, attend national level learning platforms sharing programme
  information and feeding back to field teams.

• The
  Concern WASH Programme Support Officer should hold a Masters Level qualification
  in a WASH related field
• Excellent
  analysis and English writing skills with the ability to structure
  research, write reports, prepare presentations and support proposal
  preparation.
• Strong
  IT skills with high level of competence in computer applications in MS
  Office.
• Previous
  experience in working/researching in a rural location in a developing
  country.
• Prior
  experience working in a similar role.  
• Past
  exposure and experience in researching and presenting learning to a wide
  audience using a range of media.
• Previous
  experience in training or supporting training
• Possess
  the ability and willingness to live and work in a rural location (small town)
  with limited access to recreational opportunities. 
• Self-motivated,
  progressive and proactive.
• Cross
  cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Empathy
  with Concern’s goals and a commitment to capacity building, protection and
  participation.
• Excellent
  organizational and management skills including monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability
  to assess problems and recommend solutions
• Ability
  to organize and prioritize workload
• Ability
  to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible
  and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Ability
  to work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
• Patience
  and a good sense of humour

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