Job Title: Project
Coordinator
Coordinator
Organisation: World Vision International
Project Name: Preach the WASH Gospel
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager
Operations
Operations
About WVU:
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 in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does 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.”
Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children,
families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts
of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and
does 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 Project Coordinator will steer and build relationships
with behavioral change skills and
creative approaches in the effective and efficient implementation of the
“Preach the WASH Gospel” project in line with World Vision Uganda National
Office Strategy.
with behavioral change skills and
creative approaches in the effective and efficient implementation of the
“Preach the WASH Gospel” project in line with World Vision Uganda National
Office Strategy.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Actively coordinate and support the Design
and implementation of project activities. - Excite and engage church leaders to become
champions for WASH through a challenge-based radio campaign program and or
other creative ways. - Offer subject matter expertise on
Nutrition in Health and WASH programming in line with World Vision Uganda
National Office strategy - Steer the assessments of water, sanitation
and hygiene (WASH) interests in the different churches where the project
will be implemented - Build the capacities of project staff, key
project partner staff and community structures in participatory
methodologies such as PHAST, CLTS etc to encourage their participation in
project activities. - Actively participate in community
mobilizations, meetings and community trainings so as to ensure full
participation of beneficiary communities in improving their hygiene and
sanitation situations. - Mentor church leaders and volunteers to
achieve visibility of the Preach the “WASH gospel” project - Offer technical support in the development
of new or long-term projects proposals. - Actively facilitate inter-village
competitions and rewards for performing churches in transforming their
communities for WASH. - Develop, document and publish guidance
manuals and models in implementation of WASH through church institutions
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Project Coordinator should hold a Bachelors
Degree in a WASH related field, Social Sciences, Theology and or Mass
Communication attained from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning. - A minimum of two years’ experience in
Behavior Change programming for WASH. - A good knowledge of key challenges
affecting WASH Interventions in Uganda. - Prior experience in facilitating any of
the WASH participatory methodology such as PHAST, CLTS etc - Past exposure and experience in community
mobilization and empowerment interventions - Excellent communication skills
- Possess the ability to work with minimal
supervision. - Must be a committed Christian, able to
stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: [email protected]. Please
address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and
do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 29th July, 2014
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