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• Overall
  planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and recommendations on
  the water supply component of the West Nile emergency operation;
• Ensure
  a regular flow of information and communication with the technical line
  manager.
• Attend
  relevant WASH coordination meetings and sectoral working groups in Arua,
  Yumbe and Moyo whenever possible;
• Liaises
  and coordinate with authorities, UNHCR, WASH partners and other relevant
  stakeholders in consultation with respective Branch Managers /Project
  staff on WASH activities and policies – also outside meetings;
• Liaise
  with IFRC/URCS Operations Managers in the field;
• Assist
  URCS site Officers to produce the quality and the quantity of water
  required to meet the amount committed to partners and refugees;
• Provide
  technical support on-site in accordance with URCS WASH Manager to all
  WTUs;
• React
  to short term emergency needs related to water production (fuel shortages,
  pump breakdowns, etc.);
• Support
  URCS staff and volunteers by:
• Planning
  and reviewing continuous training of volunteers;
• Monitoring
  the living and working conditions of the volunteers; and
• Assessing
  skill capacity gaps within and between the teams and undertake onsite or
  other trainings as identified to build skills in both treatment
  performance as well as equipment maintenance.
• Monitor
  the water situation in the project areas and recommend appropriate
  technologies, highlight capacity gaps as well as promote URCS sustainable
  WASH strategy;
• Manage
  electronic data collection system on water provision and disseminate
  information to WASH partners on a weekly basis;
• Modify
  and update electronic data collection system based on changing needs;
• Prepare
  quarterly and annual project progress reports in accordance with URCS
  guidelines and presents the same for incorporation into the overall
  organization plan;
• Support
  WASH Programme Manager in contract management if necessary.
• Address
  any specific tasks as assigned by the technical line manager (URCS
  National WASH Manager) for all 5 WTUs.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Emergency WASH
  Manager, West Nile job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in Water Engineering, Water Management, Civil Engineering or a related
  field from a reputable institution;
• 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
  institutions.
• At
  least five years of WASH experience in humanitarian setting;
• Familiar
  with updated Government policies and WASH implementation guidelines;
• Previous
  experience/knowledge of Red Cross Movement structure and operations is an
  asset;
• Excellent
  computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to
  run specific software (AutoCAD, ArchCAD and basic GIS)
• Sound
  understanding of the project management cycle and related tools
• Knowledge
  of electronic data collection systems and data editing/analysis
• Very
  good knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and sphere standards for
  service delivery.
• Knowledge
  of the local languages within the west Nile Region is an added advantage
• Stress
  resistant, able to adapt to emergencies and the particularities of the
  emergency response context.
• Good
  initiative and self-motivated, to work with minimal supervision.
• Good
  interpersonal skills and working relations with staff under his/her
  supervision and other stakeholders.
• High
  level of diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Adherence
  to Professional ethics and good financial management skills in line with
  URCS policies and guidelines.
• Excellent
  interpersonal and communication skills
• Good
  analytical and reporting skills
• High
  level of integrity

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