Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 affiliates networked
together in more than 90 countries committed to ridding the world of poverty
and injustice. To achieve this, we support local projects in developing
countries, we lobby governments and companies to take into account the
interests of the poorest people and we campaign to involve citizens in our
work. We implement our programs by working with local NGO partners and civil
society organizations and engaging with private sector and governments. Oxfam
employs over 6,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries. In Uganda, our
program is anchored on three broad themes deliberately focused on Women’s
Rights: Resilient Livelihoods, Governance and Accountability and Humanitarian
Preparedness and Response.

About Project:

Oxfam is implementing a humanitarian response to address the
humanitarian needs of South Sudanese refugees hosted in West Nile sub-region.
Oxfam’s areas of intervention include WASH, Emergency Food security and
vulnerable livelihoods (EFSVL), Gender and Protection. Oxfam works with local
partners as a strategy for building humanitarian preparedness and response capacity
within the organisations.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

Conduct
technical assessments, design, and implement water and sanitation projects
that are socially acceptable, environmental friendly, and economically viable.
This will be done especially taking in the broader perspective of Public
Health work in emergencies.
Coordinate
other WASH sector actors in designing, implementing and reporting Hygiene
Promotion activities
Ensure
hat the construction of emergency water systems, using surface
water and possibly ground water, follows technical designs. Problem
solving and adapting design in consultation with the HM as required and
that most appropriate forms of sanitation systems are implemented, in
consultation with the beneficiaries
Work
closely with the Public Health Promotion Team throughout the planning,
design and implementation stages of the WASH Programme. Hygiene promotion
is a vital element of such public health engineering programmes
Actively
contribute towards planning and proposal writing in order to
provide clear objectives and establish indicators for monitoring and
evaluating the programme
Coordinate
with other key actors including local authorities and NGOs to ensure
Oxfam’s views and approaches are in harmony with other key players
in the public health sector.
The
incumbent will report regularly, verbally and in writing to the HPM and to
represent Oxfam to other NGO’s, agencies and Government authorities where
requested.
Ensure
that all programmes take gender issues fully into account. This
includes the introduction of mechanisms to enable women and men to
participate in decision making around public health engineering issues.
Ensure
that work aims to meet Minimum Standards and adheres to Oxfam’s emergency
guidelines and protocols.
The
jobholder will also enhance the WASH capacity of selected humanitarian
partners in the West-Nile region to respond to this current refugee crisis
or to the potential future refugee crisis and to increase the resilience
of the host communities;
Support
Public Health Promotion technical coordination and relations with
district, OPM, UNHCR, UNICEF and other stakeholders in WASH
Ensure
appropriate hygiene promotion sub-sector representation of Oxfam to
Government and partners ensuring that the influencing role is kept
high. Advocate for quality and effective humanitarian aid/assistance to
affected communities

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The ideal candidate for the Oxfam Public
Health Promotion (PHP) Team Lead job placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Public health, Social
Sciences, Community Psychology, Environmental health
A
minimum of three years of practical experience in appropriate
community health and environmental or emergency refugee programmes.
At
least two years practical experience in community mobilization and
organisation and appropriate community health and sanitation programmes.
(Practical experience of hygiene promotion is essential).
Broad
knowledge and understanding of the health and hygiene risks of those
affected or at risk of contracting Cholera and urban communities and of
appropriate ways of tackling them. Must be aware of and sensitive to the
particular needs of women in this context.
Sympathy
with the aims and objectives of Oxfam and commitment to humanitarian
principles and action.
Working
knowledge of the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code,
Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes/protocols
(e.g. Sphere Minimum Standards and InterAction Field Co-operation
Protocol).
Highly
analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the
ability to think beyond the local programme context and to act within a regional
framework.
Personnel
management skills, diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
Sensitivity
to cultural differences, ability to work in a wide variety of cultural
contexts, commitment to equal opportunity and gender policies.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications in writing, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae (Not
exceeding 2MB) to the HR and Admin Coordinator at
Apply by Email.

Deadline: 21^st April 2017

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