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• Responsible for the overall planning,
  coordination, implementation, evaluation and proposes recommendations on
  WASH components;
• Prepares project work plans and budgets
  and ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources;
• Prepares and submits timely and quality
  activity reports;
• Prepares quarterly and annual project
  progress reports, budgets in accordance with URCS guidelines and presents
  the same for incorporation into the overall organization plan and budget;
• Provides training, coaching and support
  supervision to project staff, project focal persons and project volunteers
  (Hygiene Ambassadors and groups).
• Develops monitoring tools in liaison with
  the URCS M&E officer and ensures they are used and indicators therein
  captured;
• Works closely with and maintains good
  coordination with Government and relevant stakeholders in consultation
  with respective Branch Managers /Project staff on WASH activities and
  policies;
• Ensures that the trainings, sensitizations
  in PHAST and other activities at different levels within the project areas
  are conducted in a timely and quality manner;
• Conduct assessment of the none-functional
  WASH infrastructure in the project area to establish magnitude of damage,
  identify the required spare parts and execute necessary remedial actions;
• Assess the water situation in the project
  areas and recommend appropriate technologies to ensure safe and adequate
  water supply;
• Prepare technical reports including
  technical drawings and designs for bid documents to facilitate contractual
  process by logistics department;
• Manage contracts whenever they are
  awarded, maintains link with contractors and closely supervise the
  contracted works to completion;
• Promotes construction and use of sanitary
  facilities within the project areas;
• Guides and encourages community members on
  safe solid waste management in the project areas;
• Supervise the preparation, development and
  dissemination of relevant messages for positive behavior change among
  community members in the project area;
• Maintains good coordination and
  cooperation with other sector partners, district and sub county
  authorities;
• Carry out technical assessments during
  health emergencies and disasters to inform management on appropriate
  interventions and support the operations accordingly.

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red
  Cross Society (URCS) Project Engineer – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
  (WASH) job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Water
  Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field from a reputable
  institution;
• Possession of a Post Graduate or
  Pre-Graduate Diploma in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related
  field will be an added advantage;
• 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 three years’ WASH experience in
  Community Development setting;
• Familiarity with updated Government
  policies and WASH implementation guidelines.
• Familiar with preparation of bid
  documents, contracts and contract management especially in the
  construction of water facilities and civil works;
• Excellent computer skills with high
  proficiency in Microsoft excel and ability to run specific software;
  (AutoCAD, ArchCAD and basic GIS)
• Broad 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.
• High personal initiative and
  self-motivated to work with minimal supervision;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and working
  relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders;
• Adherence to Professional ethics and good
  financial management skills in line with URCS policies and guidelines;
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• High level of integrity;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills.

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