Job Title: Emergency
WASH Manager, West Nile
WASH Manager, West Nile
Organisation: Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS)
Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: URCS
WASH Manager
WASH Manager
About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the
International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International
humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of
international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians,
prisoners and other non-combatants.
is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the
International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International
humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of
international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians,
prisoners and other non-combatants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to
join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their
filled application forms, download
here and E-mail to: [email protected] or mail via post to:
The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O.
Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their
filled application forms, download
here and E-mail to: [email protected] or mail via post to:
The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O.
Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 5th March 2018 by 5:00pm
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