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Uganda: Utility Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

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Position: Utility Specialist: Water (Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location: Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary:The individual is responsible for providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate(areas in bold will be emphasized): Rural Water Supply, Water Well Drilling, Well Maintenance, and Repair, Water Storage, Service Provider Management, Urban Water Supply and Distribution, Water Treatment, including Point-of-Use and Community Treatment, Water and Wastewater User Tariff and Subsidies Scheme Development, &Water and Wastewater Utilities Performance, including Operation and Maintenance.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating technical water program areas.Lead specific studies and assessments if required.Provide direct technical support in one or more of the areas indicated in the position summary.Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.Establish and maintain systems for program operations in accordance with RI policies and procedures.Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment and who has:

Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations.Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing required.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, & tasks efficientlyExcellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively.Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum number of years of relevant professional experience along with a degree relevant to the position summary as follows:

Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume containing the following information:

Number of years of relevant technical experienceDegreesNumber of years of experience in International DevelopmentCountries worked in and number of years in the following regions:AfricaAsiaLatin AmericaMiddle EastOtherLanguages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the following codes:LanguageSpeaking Proficiency LevelReading Proficiency LevelWriting Proficiency LevelLevel 0-No ProficiencyLevel 1 - Elementary ProficiencyLevel 2 – Limited Working ProficiencyLevel 3 - Professional working proficiencyLevel 4 - Full professional proficiencyLevel 5 - Native or bilingual proficiencyHow to apply:

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Job ID: #811681 Country: Uganda Organization: Relief International Job years of experience: 5-10 years Job type: Job How to apply Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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