The Ugandan Jobline

• Liaising and coordinating with all partners in the field (health
  centres, local governments, NGOs, implementing partners, UN organisations
  among others).
• Supporting in technical assessments for the protection of the water
  sources in health centres.
• Making suggestions for water source protection and assisting in the
  planning of the measures.
• Supporting the implementation of water source protection measures.
• Day-to-day supervising the implementation sites and implementers on
  behalf of the project coordinator including flagging of critical issues to
  the project coordinator.
• Supporting in the capacity building of involved stakeholders for
  sustainability.
• Supporting in reporting, monitoring and evaluation
• Performing any other duties and tasks at the request of the project
  coordinator.
• Be prepared to travel frequently in the project region.

• The applicant must hold a University degree (minimum Master’s
  degree) in relevant specialisation and qualification (water resources
  expert, environmental expert, forester or equivalent).
• At least seven years of professional working experience in a
  comparable position, preferably water resources management.
• Working experience with GIZ, donor agencies, NGOs or other
  international organizations.
• Experience in working with local communities in Karamoja.
• Familiar with the water and sanitation sector in Uganda and the
  relevant policies and guidelines. 
• Experience in working with district local governments. 
• Experience in water source protection and catchment management,
  adaptation to climate change and income generating activities.
• Experience in sensitisation. Other knowledge, additional competences
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (e.g. GIS) and
  computer applications (e.g. MS Office). Knowledge of hydrological
  modelling software is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene is an asset.
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English, knowledge of
  Karamojong is an asset.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills and ability to work well
  under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Good social and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge.
• High degree of self-motivation and team spirit in a multi-cultural
  and inter-disciplinary team.

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