Job Title: Senior
Officer WASH
Officer WASH
Organisation: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda
About Us:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the
Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival,
protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate
and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by
delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting
as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda,
we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection,
Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health,
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children
delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern
and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff
complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their
rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143
million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly
around the world.
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the
Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival,
protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate
and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by
delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting
as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda,
we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection,
Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health,
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children
delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern
and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff
complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their
rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143
million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly
around the world.
Job Summary: The Save the
Children Senior Officer WASH will be responsible for the direct supervision of
WASH infrastructure – construction and rehabilitation within vulnerable
communities targeted by Save the Children. The post is specifically oriented
towards the WASH Emergency response in the context of the refugee crisis in the
refugee settlement, and special attention will be made on the integration of
the WASH sector in other core sectors of Save the Children such as nutrition,
health, education and child protection.
Children Senior Officer WASH will be responsible for the direct supervision of
WASH infrastructure – construction and rehabilitation within vulnerable
communities targeted by Save the Children. The post is specifically oriented
towards the WASH Emergency response in the context of the refugee crisis in the
refugee settlement, and special attention will be made on the integration of
the WASH sector in other core sectors of Save the Children such as nutrition,
health, education and child protection.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate
for the aforementioned NGO Career Vacancy should possess a Degree in Water
and Sanitation supply management, or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate
qualification in Engineering or Water and Sanitation systems is an added
advantage - At least three years’
experience in handling WASH generally and in emergency situations or
conflict/post conflict situations in a reputable organization, preferably
an international NGO - Possess the ability to
speak local language and directly interact with target group will be an
added advantage - Past experience of working
with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights
Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is
an added advantage. - Excellent analytical
skills and strategic planning abilities. - Possess the ability to
establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform
effectively as a member of a team. - Exhibit willingness to
travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous
conditions. - Computer literacy
skills and excellent documentation skills are a must. - Availability and
willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses. - Highly developed
cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international
environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures - Ability to intervene
with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary. - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation
and coaching - Excellent time
management and planning capacity.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications with cover
letters and a detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom
should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of
Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kiira Road P
O Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or via email:
[email protected]
letters and a detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom
should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of
Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kiira Road P
O Box 12018, Kampala, Uganda Or via email:
[email protected]
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with
disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
NB: Testimonials/certificates should not be
attached to applications that are submitted online. Candidates are therefore
encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
attached to applications that are submitted online. Candidates are therefore
encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Deadline: Friday, 6th June 2014
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