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Reports
to: WASH Coordinator
Organisation: HIJRA Organization
About
HIJRA:
Humanitarian Initiative
Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is a humanitarian and development organization that
aims to positively contribute towards improving the living standards and
conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the East
and Horn of Africa. Our work involves provision of clean and accessible water
supply, sanitation facilities, promotion of health/hygiene, food security and
education programs. HIJRA is dedicated and committed to reconstruction of
community livelihoods through its direct contacts with the communities.
Job
Summary: The WASH Assistant
Field Officer’s responsibilities will include but not limited to providing
technical assistance to hygiene and sanitation volunteers implementing the WASH
program activities at Nyakabande Transit Centre so as to provide continuous
supply of clean water, ensure maintenance of the compound and that of water
points, mobilets and bath facilities. Maintain continuous sensitization of the
refugees on best sanitation & hygiene practices.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
·        
Preparing
action plans for implementation of WASH and PHP activities
·        
Build
the capacity of field volunteers implementing WASH and PHP activities.
·        
Ensuring
that each volunteer has clear tasks to perform and reports on the same as
required.
·        
Consolidating
quality progress reports and timely submitting the same to HIJRA and UNHCR.
·        
Ensuring
timely delivery of project materials and supplies necessary for effective
program implementation
·        
Collect
and enter data into UNHCR report card which on monthly basis and site fact
sheet on bi-annual basis as well as conducting KAP survey from time to time as
necessary
·        
Periodically
undertaking effective participatory process monitoring and evaluation in
liaison with the volunteers, OPM and UNHCR, and producing reports documenting progress,
impact and challenges
·        
Undertaking
timely corrective action on problems/challenges identified during participatory
monitoring
·        
Establish
and maintain a regular contact with OPM, UNHCR and other implementing partners
staff on the ground and keeping abreast with happenings in the WASH sector and
Government policy.
·        
Representing
HIJRA at camp level and Mbarara level coordination meetings and producing
timely reports on actions agreed upon during such meetings.
·        
In
liaison with sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator and the Program Manager evaluate
the performance of volunteers and advice on the next course of action in
relation to their performance.
·        
Maintain
effective communicate with all other camp level implementing partners for value
addition in overall programming of HIJRA WASH activities in the camp
·        
From
time to undertake any other duty assigned by the superior
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
·        
A
degree in Public Health with at least 2 years’ experience of working in related
field
·        
Understanding
of implementing emergency humanitarian WASH programming
·        
Working
knowledge of participatory methodologies (PRA and tools used in PHP
promotion-PHAST and CHAST
·        
Ability
to undertake participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
·        
Skills
in conducting stakeholder analysis and beneficiary assessment analysis
·        
Strong
analytical and report writing skills
·        
Supervisory
skills
·        
Standard
of ethics and integrity
·        
Skills
in planning timescales and for resources
·        
Must
be good in spoken and written English language and demonstrate working
knowledge of spoken and written Kiswahil and area language.
·        
An
individual who is confident and can cope with people from diverse backgrounds
How
to apply:
Applications from qualified
Uganda nationals are hereby invited to fill the above position. If you believe
you are the candidate we are looking for, URGENTLY submit your letter of
application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact. Include telephone and
email contacts of three references including your current/most recent employer.
Applications should be sent
by email to: info.ug@hijra.or.ke : The
subject line should read WASH Assistant Field Officer: Ref: HR007/UG
Hand copies can also be
delivered to:
HIJRA
Plot 12 Bukoto Street, Kololo 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala Uganda
Applications must be
submitted no later than close of business Tuesday
16th April, 2013. Only successful applicants will be contacted
For more information regarding the organization please visit our website: www.hijra.or.ke; HIJRA is an equal
opportunity employer
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