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Job Title:   Project Officer  

Organisation: WaterAid

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation, focused on water, sanitation and hygiene. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities.

Job Summary:  The Project Officer will lead the planning and guiding the implementation of WASH in Health Care Facilities activities. They will ensure the development of activity concept notes, terms of reference and development work. They will participate in the development and maintenance of effective WASH in Health Care Facilities M&E systems, documentation, and learning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Planning, Implementation and Reporting

• Actively contribute to planning and guiding the implementation of WASH in Health Care Facilities activities and follow-up to ensure the CNHF project is on track to achieve intended objectives
• Develop activity concept notes, Terms of Reference for trainings and other consultancy works
• Organise key sub-national WASH events in collaboration with partner local governments
• Conduct regular monitoring of all projects sites; planned, ongoing and completed activities
• Prepare project documentation including monthly project reports on implementation status, intermediate and final narrative reports as per donor requirements
• Develop and conduct related trainings to health workers, health Unit Management Committees (HUMC), WASH committees and to other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and participate in project reviews and project closure workshops, baseline survey and end of Project Evaluation for the project as per project design and within the project implementation deadlines
• Liaise with WAU Finance Department in tracking project expenditure, reviewing financial reports, and addressing queries related to expenditure in timely manner.
• Carry out specific administrative, operational/control tasks for project activities, arrange for the recording and administrative processing of payment requisitions and accountabilities for planned and implemented activities
• Build relationships and coordinate outreach among stakeholders participating in the project planning process.
• Liaison with Advocacy Manager in development of advocacy policy briefs and position papers, from key issues emerging from the project implementation.
• Participate in district level health stakeholder meetings – document meeting minutes, assists with planning and following up actions points.
• Work closely with Communications Officer in management of project information and documentation processes and ensure effective communication of the project results.
• Build, maintain and effectively manage strategic partnerships and collaborations with the various district and partner offices, including Ministry of Health, regional technical deconcentrated structures
• Support collaboration with other Implementing partners and other partners at field level
• Represent WAU at district and in-country engagements and other professional meetings as requested by the Line Manager.

Participate in the Development and Maintenance of an Effective WASH in HCF M&E System, Documentation and Learning

• Participate in the continuous review of the M&E system with specific emphasis on providing support to the update and management of the WASH and HMIS reach database.
• Support updating project data as per the WaterAid Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PMER) procedures
• Provide on-going support supervision and monitoring to health facility structures to ensure delivery of quality WASH services
• Communicate learning for internal and external audiences on project implementation progress
• Develop and share success stories on WASH in HCFs occasioned by the project
• Track best practices in monitoring and evaluation of the CNHF project
• Organise joint partner reflection and planning meetings
• Coordinate partner monitoring visits and performance review meetings
• Ensuring that project implementation conforms to quality standards and best practices
• Risk Management – Monitor and address or report any risk to management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• University degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Social Work and Social Administration, Law, or any other related field.
• At least three years of experience relevant in advocacy and to the duties described above.
• Experience in WASH in Health Care Facilities would be a strong advantage.
• Proven knowledge of and professional experience in project management.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken English and confidence interacting with a range of different stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills, proven ability to manage competing demands on time while still meeting deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail, able to deliver work of a high standard
• Highly motivated, able to self-start and proactively seek guidance or direction where required
• Team player with commitment to collaborative working
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work independently and efficiently with the following office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, complete and fill out the job application form, Click Here and send it with a cover letter to waurecruitments@wateraid.org stating Project Officer in the subject line

Deadline: 5th August 2022

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