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• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the RUWASS component on Sanitation in Urban Areas;
• Carrying out project planning and developing project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises, implementation of activities, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation;
• Providing professional advise to a broad range of stakeholders, including national ministries, public institutions, private sector, civil society, on issues of urban sanitation and sewerage;
• Developing strategies, technical concepts and guidelines;
• Supervising staff in the component;
• Identifying and managing external support incl. designing terms of reference, selection and supervision of third parties in the course of carrying out programme activities, including performance evaluation;
• Overseeing and monitoring the component budget in consultation with Head of Programme;
• Responsible for the Monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line with GIZ and partners requirements;
• Implementing Gender und HIV/AIDS mainstreaming activities in the component;
• In charge of Knowledge management;
• Public relations and documentation, both in Uganda and in cooperation with GIZ Headquarters;
• Perform any other duties and tasks at the request of management.

• The applicant should hold a Master’s degree or Doctorate in engineering/technical science (civil engineering, water/wastewater, and sanitation) or related field;
• At least seven years of professional working experience in the Ugandan Water and Sanitation Sector or related field in a similar position;
• Excellent working knowledge of the urban water and sanitation sector in Uganda, with a clear focus on sanitation and wastewater management;
• Excellent track record in a managerial position, project and contract management;
• Broad experience in working with national and local government and other public institutions as well as public and private service providers;
• Past exposure and experience in working with GIS (Geographic Information System) is an advantage;
• Experience in working with international development partners/donors/NGOs is an advantage.
• Excellent reporting skills;
• Excellent written and oral command of the English language;
• Working knowledge of German language will be considered a great advantage;
• Possess the ability to travel frequently within and outside Uganda;
• Ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge;
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed;
• Openness to share information and knowledge (“communicator”);
• Team player in multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary team.

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