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Organisation: Uganda Red
Cross Society (URCS)
Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Project
Engineer- WASH
Engineer- WASH
About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian
organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent
Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a
mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the
wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent
Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a
mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the
wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
Job Summary: The Assistant
Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) will be responsible for the
management of all software WASH components, programming, material, financial
and human resources of the National Society within the project area.
Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) will be responsible for the
management of all software WASH components, programming, material, financial
and human resources of the National Society within the project area.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, coordination,
implementation, evaluation and makes recommendations on WASH project
activities; - Prepares project budgets & work plans
and ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources; - Prepares and submits timely and quality
activity reports; - Prepares quarterly and annual project
progress reports in accordance with URCS guidelines and project
requirements; - Tasked with mentoring, coaching and
support supervision to project focal persons and project volunteers
(project leaders and Hygiene Promoters); - Develop project monitoring tools in
liaison with the URCS M&E officer and ensure they are used to address
the project key result areas and indicators therein; - Ensure proper coordination with relevant
stakeholders (sector partners, district and sub county authorities) in
consultation with respective Branch Managers on WASH related activities
and policies; - Offer technical support in community based
trainings, sensitizations through PHAST and PHASE activities at different
levels within the project areas for quality assurance; - Promote construction and use of
appropriate HH latrines within the project areas (traditional, VIP, Ecosan
or lined latrines); - Sensitise and support community members on
safe solid waste management systems within the project areas; - Develop and disseminate appropriate
hygiene promotion messages for positive behavior change among community
members and schools in the project are;. - Support health emergencies and disaster
operations in the different intervention communities in implementation of
software activities.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red
Cross Society (URCS) Assistant Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
(WASH) job opportunity should
preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or SWASA but with
specialized training in hygiene promotion approaches i.e. Participatory
Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Community led Total
Sanitation (CLTS), Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for
schools. from a reputable institution; - Possession of a post graduate diploma or
certificates in project planning and management from a reputable
institution will be an added advantage; - At least two years’ WASH experience in a
Community Development setting; - Familiar with updated Government policies
and WASH implementation guidelines - Previous exposure an dexperience in donor
based accounting in compliance with varying requirements; - Demonstrated ability to efficiently train
and advise national and international colleagues on procedures and
requirements; - Excellent English communication and
reporting skills; - Knowledge of the local languages within
the West Nile Region is an added advantage. - Good initiative and self-motivated
individuals to work with minimal supervision; - Good interpersonal skills and working
relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders; - Good analytical and reporting skills;
- High level of integrity;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; - Riding a motorcycle is a MUST.
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download
here and E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The
Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box
494, Kampala, Uganda.
Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download
here and E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The
Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box
494, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 11th August
2017 by 5:00pm
2017 by 5:00pm
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