Job Title: Environmental
Specialist: Water
Specialist: Water
Organisation: Relief
International (RI)
International (RI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Country
Director
Director
About RI:
Relief International (RI) is a
leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian
activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the
world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and
communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between
immediate relief and long-term community development.
leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian
activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the
world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and
communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between
immediate relief and long-term community development.
Job Summary: The
Environmental Specialist: Water is responsible for providing technical support
to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and
other related areas as appropriate:
Social Impact Reduction, Mitigation, and Management, Promotion of Green
Businesses and Green Certifications, Environmental Health and Vector Control,
Urban Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery, Rural Sanitation and Hygiene
Service Delivery, Epidemiology, Toxicology, and Hygiene Behavior Change.
Environmental Specialist: Water is responsible for providing technical support
to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and
other related areas as appropriate:
Social Impact Reduction, Mitigation, and Management, Promotion of Green
Businesses and Green Certifications, Environmental Health and Vector Control,
Urban Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery, Rural Sanitation and Hygiene
Service Delivery, Epidemiology, Toxicology, and Hygiene Behavior Change.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acts
as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to
day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to water program
issues. - Lead
specific studies and assessments if required. - Offer
direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the
position summary. - Oversee
and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on
issues related to program implementation. - Establish
and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies
and procedures. - Perform
any other duties as needed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The position requires a minimum
number of years of relevant professional experience along with degree(s) relevant
to the position summary as follows:
number of years of relevant professional experience along with degree(s) relevant
to the position summary as follows:
- At
least eight years of relevant professional experience required if
applicant has received Ph.D. - Minimum
of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has
received an A.B.D. or J.D. - Minimum
of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has
received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A. - At
least fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has
received A B.S., B.S., or B.A. - Minimum
of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has
received less than a Bachelor’s degree.
This position demands a dynamic
individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and
fast paced environment and who has:
individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and
fast paced environment and who has:
- Solid
background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations. - Posess
excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic
planning skills required. - Professional
proficiency in Swahili preferred. - Professional
proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required. - Proven
ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficiently - Excellent
time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to
detail. - Excellent
analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and
creatively. - Excellent
interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen
and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually
and as part of a team. - Possess
the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular
hours.
How to Apply:
All
candidates who are suitably qualified should send a cover letter with your
updated resume containing the following information:
candidates who are suitably qualified should send a cover letter with your
updated resume containing the following information:
- Number
of years of relevant technical experience - Degrees
- Number
of years of experience in International Development - Countries
worked in and number of years in the following regions: - Africa
- Asia
- Latin
America - Middle
East - Other
- Languages
proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your
level of proficiency using the following codes: - Language
- Speaking
Proficiency Level - Reading
Proficiency Level - Writing
Proficiency - Level 0 – No Proficiency
- Level 1 – Elementary Proficiency
- Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
- Level 3 – Professional working proficiency
- Level 4 – Full professional proficiency
- Level 5 – Native or bilingual proficiency
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join
Relief International should Apply Online at the web link below.
Relief International should Apply Online at the web link below.
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