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• Prepares project work plans and budgets
  and ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources;
• Prepares and submits timely and quality
  activity reports;
• Prepares update and monthly project
  progress reports, budgets in accordance with URCS guidelines and presents
  the same for incorporation into the overall organization plan and budget.
• Provides training, coaching and support
  supervision sanitation and hygiene project volunteers (CBDR volunteers and
  groups).
• Works closely and maintains good
  coordination with OPM/UNHCR and other Donors/partners on WASH activities
  and policies;
• Ensures that the trainings, sensitizations
  in PHAST and other activities at different levels within the resettlement
  site are conducted in a timely and quality manner.
• Make assessment of the none-functional
  water facilities in the resettlement site to establish magnitude of damage,
  identify the spare parts required and execute necessary remedial actions.
• The incumbent will assess the water
  situation in the resettlement site and recommend appropriate technologies
  to deliver safe and adequate water in such areas.
• Prepare and submit technical reports
  including technical drawings and designs for bid documents to facilitate
  contractual process by logistics department.
• Manages contracts whenever they are
  awarded, maintains link with contractors and closely supervises the
  contracted works to completion.
• Regularly promotes construction and use of
  sanitary facilities within the resettlement site;
• Advises and encourages refugees and host
  communities on safe waste disposal in resettlement site
• Maintains good coordination and
  cooperation with other OPM/UNHCR and other Donors/partners
• Supervise the preparation, development and
  dissemination of relevant messages for positive behavior change among
  refugees and host communities in the resettlement site.
• Carry out technical assessments during
  health emergencies and disasters to inform management on appropriate
  interventions and support the operations accordingly.

• The ideal candidate for the Red Cross
  Society WASH Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field from a reputable
  institution
• Possession of a Post Graduate or
  Pre-Graduate Diploma in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related
  field
• Sound training in water resources
  management
• Specialized training in improved hygiene
  promotion approaches i.e. Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation
  Transformation (PHAST), Community led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Personal
  Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for schools.
• At least three years’ WASH experience in
  NGO setting
• Familiar with preparation of bid
  documents, contracts and contract management especially in the
  construction of water facilities and civil works.
• Excellent computer skills with high
  proficiency in Microsoft excel and ability to run specific software
  (AutoCAD, ArchCAD and basic GIS)
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  Emergency Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery.
• Good initiative and self-motivated
  individuals to work with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills and working
  relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Impeccable level of integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills
• Knowledge of the local languages within the
  Mt. Elgon Region is an added advantage

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