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Job Title:    Hygiene and Sanitation Officer

Organisation: World
Vision International

Reports to:  Regional
Programme Manager

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.”

Job Summary:  The Hygiene and Sanitation Officer will provide
WASH technical support and capacity building on sanitation and hygiene in
project area and network within the sector with various stakeholders to achieve
World Vision’s child well being outcomes in the Cluster of residence. This is a
Regional position and the incumbent will run all the WASH programming in the
region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Build capacity of HSAs and Program Officers
Health to implement WASH activities in target communities Health Care
facilities and schools to fulfill child wellbeing out comes.

·       
Work closely with cluster managers to provide
guidance on needs assessment and validation of the Area Program annual
DIPs/cashflows with clear WASH integration for each AP.

·       
Provide guidance in development of annual budget
and annual activity plans for all WASH activities in the region and ensure they
are implemented on time and on budget meeting the required standard and quality
in each AP;

·       
Compile and submit WASH monthly and quarterly
reports to the RPM and WASH Programme Manager, including reviewing WASH PNS
reports to ensure compliancy to donor`s and sector standards before sharing
with National Office or support office.

·       
Work in close collaboration with the AP Cluster
CSDF, ensuring that WASH implementation is effectively integrated into AP
programming through frequent dialogue and support;

·       
Ensure proactive project management of WASH PNS
in the region through strong adherence to program quality standards,
monitoring, evaluation and learning and evidence based decisions.

·       
Provide technical backstopping and guidance to
Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants/POs and the AP CSDFs who are responsible for
WASH projects within assigned area of operation.

·       
Document programme impact stories/ good
practices and any other key learning areas on WASH for scaling up.

·       
Annual appraisal of line managed staff against
responsibilities, and that the rest of the team has met the requirement

·       
Ensure close collaboration and working
relationship with relevant Central Government agencies, Local Government
department staff and other Partners in the region.

·       
Participate and where necessary lead development
of new WASH PNS concept/proposals by providing the GAM team with WASH technical
and timely information that as might be required overtime.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal applicant for the World Vision Hygiene and Sanitation Officer job must hold a Degree in
Environmental Health Science, Public Health or related disciplines from a
recognized University.

·       
Post graduate diploma in project planning and
management from a recognized institution.

·       
Very strong knowledge about CLTS, Follow up
Mandona, CHAST, PHAST and sanitation marketing methods are added advantage

·       
Knowledge of PRA methods and willingness to live
in the rural communities in the project areas

·       
Registration with allied health professional’s
council is added advantage

·       
Good Computer skills and ability to write
technical reports.

·       
Good at documenting Programme impact/success
stories

·       
Experience in implementing health, and WASH
related activities of not less than 5 years and the current position should be
at supervisory role, preferably within an International NGO

·       
Must possess good communication skills and be
courteous in working with communities.

·       
Ability to build effective teams, promote
coordination and collaboration

·       
Must be able to ride a motor cycle with a clean
riders’ license, class A

·       
Must be fluent in applicable local Languages and
English.

·       
Experience in proposal writing and lobbying.

·       
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand
above denominational diversities.

·       
Willing to attend and participate/lead in daily
devotions and weekly Chapel services.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete
Curriculum Vitae. Apply online by visiting World Vision International’s
e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Here

Deadline: 14^th February 2020

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