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• Responsible for planning, coordination,
  implementation, evaluation and makes recommendations on WASH project
  activities;
• Prepares project budgets & work plans
  and ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources;
• Prepares and submits timely and quality
  activity reports;
• Prepares quarterly and annual project
  progress reports in accordance with URCS guidelines and project
  requirements;
• Tasked with mentoring, coaching and
  support supervision to project focal persons and project volunteers
  (project leaders and Hygiene Promoters);
• Develop project monitoring tools in
  liaison with the URCS M&E officer and ensure they are used to address
  the project key result areas and indicators therein;
• Ensure proper coordination with relevant
  stakeholders (sector partners, district and sub county authorities) in
  consultation with respective Branch Managers on WASH related activities
  and policies;
• Offer technical support in community based
  trainings, sensitizations through PHAST and PHASE activities at different
  levels within the project areas for quality assurance;
• Promote construction and use of
  appropriate HH latrines within the project areas (traditional, VIP, Ecosan
  or lined latrines);
• Sensitise and support community members on
  safe solid waste management systems within the project areas;
• Develop and disseminate appropriate
  hygiene promotion messages for positive behavior change among community
  members and schools in the project are;.
• Support health emergencies and disaster
  operations in the different intervention communities in implementation of
  software activities.

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red
  Cross Society (URCS) Assistant Officer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
  (WASH)  job opportunity should
  preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or SWASA but with
  specialized training in hygiene promotion approaches i.e. Participatory
  Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Community led Total
  Sanitation (CLTS), Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for
  schools. from a reputable institution;
• Possession of a post graduate diploma or
  certificates in project planning and management from a reputable
  institution will be an added advantage;
• At least two years’ WASH experience in a
  Community Development setting;
• Familiar with updated Government policies
  and WASH implementation guidelines
• Previous exposure an dexperience in donor
  based accounting in compliance with varying requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently train
  and advise national and international colleagues on procedures and
  requirements;
• Excellent English communication and
  reporting skills;
• Knowledge of the local languages within
  the West Nile Region is an added advantage.
• 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;
• High level of integrity;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills;
• Riding a motorcycle is a MUST.

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