Organisation: World Vision
Reports to: Response Manager
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 Project
Manager WASH will provide day to day management of the WASH and Inclusion
project in Adjumani Refugee Settlement for the purpose of contributing to Child
wellbeing aspirations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the quality implementation of the
WASH and Inclusion project - Take lead in the development of BOQs and
provide technical expertise during the drilling, rehabilitation and
construction of WASH facilities in schools and the refugee settlement - Steer the assessments of water, sanitation
and hygiene (WASH) situation in the project areas - Strengthen capacity and sustainable WASH
management systems through an inclusion approach with PLWDs and other
vulnerable populations (i.e. the elderly and children ages 12-18) - Build the capacities of project staff, key
project partners and community structures in participatory methodologies
such as PHAST, CLTS etc to encourage their participation in project
activities. - Actively participate in community
mobilizations, meetings and community trainings so as to ensure full
participation of beneficiary communities in improving their hygiene and
sanitation situations - Manage the development and distribution of
all training materials/ guides to deliver training in schools – to the
children, teachers and community members as an ongoing capacity building
strategy - Collaborate and Network with partners
operating in the project area (e.g. WASH implementing partners, OPMs
office, UNHCR, private-sector, NGOs and CBOs). - Develop, document and publish guidance
manuals and implementation model on implementing WASH and Inclusion for
replication - Actively facilitate the promotion of good
WASH practices and active engagement of Persons of Concern (POCs) in
transforming their communities for WASH and Inclusion. - In charge of budget management and control
– Manage project finances and assets in line with WV policy - Manage, supervise and build capacity of
staff in project development, management and implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the World Vision
Project Manager – WASH vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Water/Civil Engineering, Social Sciences, or WASH related field from a
recognized institution (Postgraduate qualification in Project Management
or related field will be an added advantage) - A minimum of five or more years of
previous work experience in a development and emergency setting
(preferably an international NGO) in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program
design, implementation and M&E - Be highly knowledgeable about WASH sector
policies and guidelines and key challenges affecting WASH implementation
in Uganda. - Significant experience in facilitating any
of the WASH participatory like PHAST, CLTS, Sanitation Marketing,
Behaviour Change Communication and other related innovative hygiene and
sanitation approaches that are necessary for the promotion of hygiene and
sanitation interventions. - Past experience in community mobilisation
and empowerment interventions - Excellent communication and analytical
skills - Show
commitment to World Vision Core Values and Vision Statement - Possess
the ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific
local cultural context
NB: Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged
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.
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.
Deadline: 4th April,
2015.
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