Focal Person– WASH Job Opportunities – Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

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Job Title: Focal Person– WASH (Hard Ware)(Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Duty Station:   Uganda

Reports to: Project Officer – WASH (Hard Ware)

 

About US:

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

 

Job Summary:The WASH Focal Person shall be responsible for the assessment, implementation and reporting of all WASH activities (Hardware & Software), planning, management of material, of the National Society within the project.

 

The position holder with support from the Project Officer – WASH (Hard Ware) and key relevant external stakeholders will be required to implement the proposed set of activities for improved WASH services within their area of operation.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides training, coaching and support supervision to project volunteers.
  • Liaises and maintains good coordination with all relevant stakeholders in consultation with respective Project Officer – WASH (Hard Ware) on WASH activities and policies;
  • Ensures that the trainings, sensitizations in PHAST and other activities at different levels within the project are conducted in a timely and quality manner.
  • Conduct technical assessments of the WASH facilities including water supply scheme in the project areas to establish magnitude of damage, identify the required spare parts and execute necessary corrective actions for management decisions.
  • Prepare technical reports including technical drawings, BoQs & specifications for bid documents to facilitate water source works contractual processes by Supply Chain department in consultation with project officer.
  • Technical Support supervision of contracts whenever they are awarded, maintains link with contractors and closely monitors /supervises the contracted works to completion.
  • Support the hygiene promoters and communities in sanitation and hygiene promotion through latrine construction and use within the project areas;
  • Prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports in accordance with URCS guidelines and presents the same for incorporation into the overall settlement status update reports.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering, Civil engineering or a related field from a reputable institution OR a Higher Diploma in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field from a reputable institution BUT with 3 years’ experience implementing WASH Hardware.
  • Essential Experience
  • Relevant work experience in the profession will be an added advantage;
  • Specialized training in Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) & PHASE will be an added advantage;
  • Essential Skills
  • Stakeholder management
  • Commitment to continuous learning

Communication

  • Technology awareness
  • Change capability and adaptability
  • Manage resources

Knowledge & Skills

  • Manage resources
  • High level of integrity;
  • Very good computer skills (Word, Excel) and ability to run specific software (AutoCAD and basic GIS);
  • Good initiative and self-motivated individuals to work with minimal supervision efforts.
  • Good interpersonal skills and working relations with other staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills; ability to compile and assimilate content in short time frames;
  • Ability to work across different actors, cultural contexts, technical areas and bridge silos within the organization and with external partners;
  • Strong demonstrated skill working with external partners and bringing several stakeholders together for a common goal, sensitivity to cross cutting aspects of Gender, Environment and disability inclusion.

 

How to Apply:

Please send your filled application form, Download Here and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed or hand delivered, and or by post to:

The Secretary General,

Uganda Red Cross Society,

Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

 

Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org

 

Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

 

Due to large volumes of applications; only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing

shall lead to automatic disqualification.

 

Deadline: 12th June 2022

 

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