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• Work with water user committees to identify gaps during sanitary
  surveys at water points and compilation of status reports on weekly basis.
• Carrying out general supervision and capacity building of field
  based water quality monitors around the entire settlement.
• Work with local leaders at community levels in identifying,
  mobilizing and sensitizing target communities for water quality,
  sanitation and hygiene   promotion.
• Create linkages between the communities and the project, the local government
  extension staff and the target communities in Water, Sanitation and
  Hygiene, promotion.
• Mobilization of beneficiary communities to maintain the
  established/rehabilitated/protected water sources.
• Formation/training of Water supply and sanitation committees for the
  established/rehabilitated/protected water sources.
• Participate in collection of useful data, success stories and
  beneficiary lists as required
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/
  reports and proposals and budgets for donors.
• Assist the WASH Officer in inspection of boreholes, shallow wells
  and water pumps and other water supply systems to ensure they are
  operational.

• Represent DRC at WASH Water supply exercises in the field.
• Ensure integration of WASH activities with other DRC sectors.
• Coordinate with WASH counterparts in Rhino camp in the
  implementation of common funded projects.
• Ensure good representation and reputation of WASH Sector at all
  levels.
• Actively participate in internal and external coordination meetings.

• Together with the WASH Officer, contribute to development of project
  concepts and proposal documents in respect to water quality.
• Together with the WASH Officer develop the project’s M&E tools
  for monitoring water quality monitors at community level.

• Ensure water quality standards are met in accordance to Sphere,
  UNHCR and the Uganda National standards.
• Support the WASH officer in preparing WASH weekly reports.
• Execute other duties as signed by the supervisor,

• Work with Community Based Hygiene Promoters, water quality monitors
  and local leaders to ensure proper dissemination of information on water
  quality issues to beneficiaries for improvement.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.
• Develop and agree on own performance objectives, targets and ensure
  appraisals are conducted on the set targets as required.
• Conduct daily field visits to support water quality monitors on implementation
  of WASH.

• Support in tracking consumption of water quality consumables a
  daily/weekly basis.
• Support initiation of procurement of consumables by providing the
  WASH Officer with information on items to be procured.
• Support the Information Management Volunteer with updating
  consumables inventory and PR tracker.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council Water, Sanitation
  and Hygiene Officer- Water Supply job placement should hold a Diploma in
  Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Health Science,
  Water Engineering or WASH related course from recognized institution.
  Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage.
• One year of experience in implementing WASH project specifically in
  areas of water quality monitoring.
• Knowledge of WASH national and international standards.
• Proven skills in computer programs (Word, Excel; minimum)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent skills in report writing and meeting dead lines
• Demonstrated ability to work in war conflict areas
• To establish effective working relations with the other team members
  and other stakeholders.
• Languages: Good
  Communication skills in English required. Fluency in local languages

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