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• Take charge of the overall planning,
  coordination, implementation, evaluation and proposes recommendations on WATSAN
  components;
• Prepares project work plans and budgets and
  ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources;
• Provides training, coaching and support
  supervision to project staff, project focal persons and project volunteers
  (CBDR volunteers and groups).
• Prepares and submits timely and quality
  activity reports;
• The Project Engineer – WASH will prepare
  quarterly and annual project progress reports, budget in accordance with
  URCS guidelines and presents the same for incorporation into the overall
  organization plan and budget.
• Develops monitoring tools in liaison with the
  URCS M&E officer and ensures they are used and indicators therein
  captured.
• Work closely with and maintain 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.
• Carry out assessment of the none-functional
  water facilities in the project area to establish magnitude of damage,
  identify the spare parts required and execute necessary remedial actions.
• Assess the water situation in the project
  areas and recommend appropriate technologies to deliver safe and adequate
  water in such areas.
• Prepare and submit technical reports
  including technical drawings and designs for bid documents to facilitate
  contractual process by logistics department.
• Manages contracts whenever they are awarded,
  maintains link with contractors and closely supervises the contracted
  works to completion.
• Actively promotes construction and use of
  sanitary facilities within the project areas;
• Advises and encourages community members on
  safe waste disposal in 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.
• Conduct 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 Project Engineer – WASH job placement should 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
• Additional 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 schools.
• At least three years of WASH experience in
  NGO setting
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the 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)
• Familiarity with knowledge of Emergency
  Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery.
• Knowledge of the local languages within the
  Mt. Elgon Region is an added advantage
• Good initiative and self-motivated
  individuals to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and working
  relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• High degree of integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills

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