Job Title: Water Facilitator
Organization: Millennium
Promise Alliance Inc
Promise Alliance Inc
Project Name: Drylands
Integrated Development Project
Integrated Development Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Funding Source: Islamic
Development Bank (IDB)
Development Bank (IDB)
Reports to: Water and
Sanitation Development Specialist
Sanitation Development Specialist
About Us:
The Government of Uganda
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions
aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities
that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions
aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities
that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
Job Summary: The Water
Facilitator will be responsible for field supervision of interventions designed
to increase access to clean water and improved sanitation and irrigation and
ensure sustainable management systems are put in place
Facilitator will be responsible for field supervision of interventions designed
to increase access to clean water and improved sanitation and irrigation and
ensure sustainable management systems are put in place
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry
out water resource and sanitation improvement needs - Actively
participate in the recruitment of suitable consultants to design and/or
supervise the water and sanitation developments - Supervise
irrigation development projects - Work
with the hired consultants to ensure conformity with project guidelines - Work
as a counterpart in mobilizing communities to contribute towards water and
sanitation developments - Make
a reality the functionalization of a sustainable community-led operation
and maintenance plans in all the WASH programs - Ensure
value for money is ensured in all water and sanitation developments.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should possess an Ordinary Diploma in Water resources
Engineering or Building and Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
with specialization in water - Three
or more years’ practical site experience on supervision or implementation
of water and sanitation projects. - Past
exposure and experience in implementation of the various WASH programs. - Past
experience in implementation of the different Irrigation technics - Computer
literacy in word processing, spreadsheets - Possess
the ability to use Engineering drawing and drafting programs(Like Auto
CAD, ArchiCAD) will be an added advantage - Good
and effective communication skills - Excellent
interpersonal skills - Excellent
problem solving skills - Ability
to work well under pressure - Demonstrated
knowledge of Engineering site management skills - Willingness
and ability to work and reside in the field for at least 90% of the time - Possession
of a motor cycle riding permit & good riding ability is a plus - Readiness
to ride a motorcycle for work is a must - Knowledge
of the Karamoja working environment is a plus
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance
Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance
Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm
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