Emergency WASH Manager West Nile NGO Jobs – Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Job Title: Emergency WASH Manager, West Nile
Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: URCS WASH Manager
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and recommendations on the water supply component of the West Nile emergency operation;
- Ensure a regular flow of information and communication with the technical line manager.
- Attend relevant WASH coordination meetings and sectoral working groups in Arua, Yumbe and Moyo whenever possible;
- Liaises and coordinate with authorities, UNHCR, WASH partners and other relevant stakeholders in consultation with respective Branch Managers /Project staff on WASH activities and policies – also outside meetings;
- Liaise with IFRC/URCS Operations Managers in the field;
- Assist URCS site Officers to produce the quality and the quantity of water required to meet the amount committed to partners and refugees;
- Provide technical support on-site in accordance with URCS WASH Manager to all WTUs;
- React to short term emergency needs related to water production (fuel shortages, pump breakdowns, etc.);
- Support URCS staff and volunteers by:
- Planning and reviewing continuous training of volunteers;
- Monitoring the living and working conditions of the volunteers; and
- Assessing skill capacity gaps within and between the teams and undertake onsite or other trainings as identified to build skills in both treatment performance as well as equipment maintenance.
- Monitor the water situation in the project areas and recommend appropriate technologies, highlight capacity gaps as well as promote URCS sustainable WASH strategy;
- Manage electronic data collection system on water provision and disseminate information to WASH partners on a weekly basis;
- Modify and update electronic data collection system based on changing needs;
- Prepare quarterly and annual project progress reports in accordance with URCS guidelines and presents the same for incorporation into the overall organization plan;
- Support WASH Programme Manager in contract management if necessary.
- Address any specific tasks as assigned by the technical line manager (URCS National WASH Manager) for all 5 WTUs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Emergency WASH Manager, West Nile job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Water Management, Civil Engineering or a related field from a reputable institution;
- Post Graduate or Pre-Graduate Diploma in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field;
- Sound training in water resources management;
- Specialized training in improved hygiene promotion approaches i.e. Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Community led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for institutions.
- At least five years of WASH experience in humanitarian setting;
- Familiar with updated Government policies and WASH implementation guidelines;
- Previous experience/knowledge of Red Cross Movement structure and operations is an asset;
- Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to run specific software (AutoCAD, ArchCAD and basic GIS)
- Sound understanding of the project management cycle and related tools
- Knowledge of electronic data collection systems and data editing/analysis
- Very good knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery.
- Knowledge of the local languages within the west Nile Region is an added advantage
- Stress resistant, able to adapt to emergencies and the particularities of the emergency response context.
- Good initiative and self-motivated, to work with minimal supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills and working relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.
- High level of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Adherence to Professional ethics and good financial management skills in line with URCS policies and guidelines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- High level of integrity
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.
Deadline: 5th March 2018 by 5:00pm
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