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Job Title: Hygiene and Sanitation Assistant
Organisation: World Vision International
Reports to: Community
Development Facilitator
Development Facilitator
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every
Heart, the will to make it so.”
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every
Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Hygiene and
Sanitation Assistant will implement sanitation and hygiene activities of the
Improved Adherence to Good Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Kamdini and Oyam
project by strengthening the existing community structures (especially VHTs,
PDCs and water boards) in the areas of operation in liaison with the HSO. The
incumbent will work closely with the Local Government extension staff
especially the Health Assistants in the area of work and deliver targets in a
timely and quality manner expressed in monthly work plans and monthly reports.
Sanitation Assistant will implement sanitation and hygiene activities of the
Improved Adherence to Good Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Kamdini and Oyam
project by strengthening the existing community structures (especially VHTs,
PDCs and water boards) in the areas of operation in liaison with the HSO. The
incumbent will work closely with the Local Government extension staff
especially the Health Assistants in the area of work and deliver targets in a
timely and quality manner expressed in monthly work plans and monthly reports.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in assessments of
school WASH needs to inform decisions and plans for WASH interventions in
the project area. - Play a lead role in following up target
communities to implement sanitation improvement plans together with the
government extension staff, (specifically, the Town sanitation task force,
HA s, VHTs, & PDCs). - Identify and lead the mobilization and
sensitization of target communities on sanitation and hygiene to ensure
adoption of positive behaviors e.g. Hand Washing, Latrine use and refuse
disposal - Support establishment and implementation
of activities of Hygiene Clubs in schools - Establish and build capacity of O&M
structures (PTA, SMCS & HMCs) for school and health Centre sanitation
facilities to ensure proper use and maintenance of the facilities - Work closely with the informal sector in
the town board to develop and implement a sanitation improvement plan
activities. - Organize and use relevant IEC material
/channels to disseminate WASH messages to target audience. - Actively participate in collection of
useful data, success stories and beneficiary lists as required on a
monthly basis. - Any other duties as assigned by the
respective supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The prospective World Vision Hygiene and
Sanitation Assistant employee should hold a diploma in Environmental
Health Sciences, Water and Sanitation engineering (or related disciplines)
from a recognized training institution - One year of previous experience in
implementing health, and WASH related activities preferably within a NGO - Broad knowledge about CLTS, CHAST and
PHAST methods are added advantage - Excellent facilitation and communication
skills - Good computer skills and ability to write
technical reports - Excellent communication skills and be
courteous in working with communities. - Broad understanding and knowledge of PRA
methods - Good riding skills and must possess a
valid riding permit (class A) - Fluent in applicable local Languages and
English. - Computer literacy skills
- Willingness to live in the rural
communities in the project areas.
NB: This vacancy is open
to Ugandan nationals only.
to Ugandan nationals only.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 28th
August, 2016
August, 2016
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