Hygiene and Sanitation Officer NGO Jobs – World Vision International
Job Title: Hygiene and Sanitation Officer
Organisation: World Vision International
Reports to: Regional Programme Manager
Duty Station: 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 Hygiene and Sanitation Officer will provide WASH technical support and capacity building on sanitation and hygiene in project area and network within the sector with various stakeholders to achieve World Vision’s child well being outcomes in the Cluster of residence. This is a Regional position and the incumbent will run all the WASH programming in the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build capacity of HSAs and Program Officers Health to implement WASH activities in target communities Health Care facilities and schools to fulfill child wellbeing out comes.
- Work closely with cluster managers to provide guidance on needs assessment and validation of the Area Program annual DIPs/cashflows with clear WASH integration for each AP.
- Provide guidance in development of annual budget and annual activity plans for all WASH activities in the region and ensure they are implemented on time and on budget meeting the required standard and quality in each AP;
- Compile and submit WASH monthly and quarterly reports to the RPM and WASH Programme Manager, including reviewing WASH PNS reports to ensure compliancy to donor`s and sector standards before sharing with National Office or support office.
- Work in close collaboration with the AP Cluster CSDF, ensuring that WASH implementation is effectively integrated into AP programming through frequent dialogue and support;
- Ensure proactive project management of WASH PNS in the region through strong adherence to program quality standards, monitoring, evaluation and learning and evidence based decisions.
- Provide technical backstopping and guidance to Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants/POs and the AP CSDFs who are responsible for WASH projects within assigned area of operation.
- Document programme impact stories/ good practices and any other key learning areas on WASH for scaling up.
- Annual appraisal of line managed staff against responsibilities, and that the rest of the team has met the requirement
- Ensure close collaboration and working relationship with relevant Central Government agencies, Local Government department staff and other Partners in the region.
- Participate and where necessary lead development of new WASH PNS concept/proposals by providing the GAM team with WASH technical and timely information that as might be required overtime.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the World Vision Hygiene and Sanitation Officer job must hold a Degree in Environmental Health Science, Public Health or related disciplines from a recognized University.
- Post graduate diploma in project planning and management from a recognized institution.
- Very strong knowledge about CLTS, Follow up Mandona, CHAST, PHAST and sanitation marketing methods are added advantage
- Knowledge of PRA methods and willingness to live in the rural communities in the project areas
- Registration with allied health professional’s council is added advantage
- Good Computer skills and ability to write technical reports.
- Good at documenting Programme impact/success stories
- Experience in implementing health, and WASH related activities of not less than 5 years and the current position should be at supervisory role, preferably within an International NGO
- Must possess good communication skills and be courteous in working with communities.
- Ability to build effective teams, promote coordination and collaboration
- Must be able to ride a motor cycle with a clean riders’ license, class A
- Must be fluent in applicable local Languages and English.
- Experience in proposal writing and lobbying.
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Willing to attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae. Apply online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Deadline: 14th February 2020