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Water For People is a USA-based non-profit organization that aims at improving people’s quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and health and hygiene education programs. Water For People is currently operating in 10 countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Water For People Uganda is seeking candidates to fill the above mentioned position based in Kampala.

Job summary: Lead in the development of design plans, working drawings, technical specifications, bill of quantities as per approved standards by the Ministry of Water & Environment; supervision of implementation and contract administration of water supply development including water supply installation and borehole drilling, Water supply construction, and Water spring Protection works, and sanitation facilities and waste disposal systems; Mainstreaming of private sector management approaches in all water related interventions

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Providing technical advisory support to private sector operators of hand pump and gravity fed piped water systems and user committees of community managed water schemes.
2. Assist community based projects to integrate sustainable O&M practices in management of WfP supported water schemes.
3. Assist Local government authorities, Water Boards and User committees to prepare tender documents for soliciting bids/tenders from contractors, and engage entrepreneurs to manage the privately run water schemes.
4. Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of water schemes and supervise contractors overseeing construction and rehabilitation of water schemes and sanitation facilities according to government set standards ensuring quality control.
5. Ensure that the “Everyone, Forever” strategy in Kamwenge District has adequate support for design and implementation of water supply and sanitation activities after exit of Water for People.
6. Develop and implement a long term capacity building programme with partner organisations that embraces organisational and technical issues with local government authorities, private sector and local NGOs within the context of Uganda government sector policy and the changing role of Government.
7. Review latrine designs ensuring that they are appropriate to each given context; aspects such as cost, environmental standards, sustainability should be considered.
8. Keep database of all water supply and sanitation projects implemented under the county program. This to include geo-coordinates of water points, water quality, quantity and depths of boreholes and shallow wells etc.

Required Qualifications and Skills
1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
2. Computer literacy particularly in AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Power point, and SPSS.
3. Ability to lead and work as part of a team, flexible, adaptable and patient
4. Ability to plan own work, work under pressure when faced with competing demands.
5. Ability to communicate both written and spoken English, be innovative
6. Ability to work away from workstation and travelling in remote and / or rural environments.
7. Demonstrable analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee activities.
This position will report directly to the Country Director.

Please note that Prior work experience not a requirement.
The position offers a career growth opportunity. If you meet the above criteria, hand deliver or email your application together with a detailed CV and copies of certificates, salary history, a day time telephone contact, and three referees including their telephone and email to:
Administrative and Procurement Manager, Water For People Uganda, Plot 9 Olumi Close, Kitante,(just below the Rwanda High Commission), P.O. Box 1420 Kampala, Uganda, Email: abyaruhanga@waterforpeople.org. The closing date for receipt of applications is COB Friday, 15 June 2012.

Job Title: Driver
Key Functions:
• Driving vehicles for official duty and assignments
• Carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle
• Ensuring the safety of the vehicle while at duty

Minimum Qualifications:
• Uganda Certificate of Education with a pass in English Language
• Valid driving permit of Class C or D

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should send their applications attached with a CV, photocopies of academic documents,

The Manager
Northern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation
P.O. Box 381 Lira,
Plot 72/74 Police Road, Junior Quarters Lira

Deadline: 16th May 2012

Job Title: Water Quality Analyst
Specific Tasks
• Undertake regular water quality assessment on water supplies and compile quarterly reports with recommendations for follow up by both the regional umbrella organizations and the member schemes
• Carryout sanitary inspection within the operational areas of water systems and advise accordingly
• In charge of the regional laboratory, equipment and procedures and ensuring conformance to national standards

Minimum Qualifications:
• At least a degree in Chemistry or any related field from a recognized university of a higher institution of learning
• Experience of not less than 3 years in a similar position in water related industry with ability to work objectively

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should send their applications attached with a CV, photocopies of academic documents,

The Manager
Northern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation
P.O. Box 381 Lira,
Plot 72/74 Police Road, Junior Quarters Lira

Deadline: 16th May 2012

Job Title: Social Mobilizer
Special Tasks
• Coordinate all program of mobilization of water and sanitation activities in the region
• Liaise with other officers to plan for water, sanitation, and environmental management programmes
• Undertake to train communities on implementation and operation and maintenance requirements
• Monitor community response to the program’s intervention

Minimum Qualifications:
• At least a degree in Social sciences with a bias in Sociology or social work and social Administration or any related field
• Experience of not less than 3 years in a similar position in water related industry
• Ability to apply creative and practical thinking to problem solving in community development, with an aim of improving service delivery in small towns

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should send their applications attached with a CV, photocopies of academic documents,

The Manager
Northern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation
P.O. Box 381 Lira,
Plot 72/74 Police Road, Junior Quarters Lira

Deadline: 16th May 2012

Requirements * Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in at least one of the sectors listed above * Masters' degree in a relevant field minimum qualification * Related experience in a developing country context working in the international development sector in at least one of the fields listed above * Fluency in English; Fluency in Spanish ...

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Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) is a new regional initiative financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), implemented by Tetra Tech ARD (A company based in the USA) from the regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.

The mission of SUWASA is to foster the transformation of water and sanitation services delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve long-term financial sustainability through the application of market-based principles, engagement of the private sector within a conducive policy and regulatory framework- SUWASA seeks to fill the following position based in Uganda.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, UGANDA
(Ref.: Project Administrator)

Key Responsibilities:
a) Responsible for the day-to-day management of the SUWASA Uganda office;
b) Serve as primary liaison with office lease agreements and maintenance needs;
c) Assist the Project Coordinator with maintaining a daily cash flow record including preparing the request for replenishment from the Nairobi office of SUWASA. Daily monitoring of cash availability to cover office expenditures and request for replenishment from Nairobi office;
d) Ensure that all expenses, payments, receipts, bank reconciliations and any financial information as may be required by the Project Coordinator are captured in Quickbooks;
e) Undertake human resources functions including establishing and maintaining effective personnel management records and files;
f) Manage the facilitation of special events, staff meetings and workshops;
g) Supervision of the procurement system for equipment and supplies ensuring robust quality control and due diligence in full compliance with Tetra Tech ARD and USAID policies, procedures and regulations;

Qualifications and Experience:
 At least a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Personnel Management, finance or any other relevant social science;

 Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks Pro – a requirement;

 Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential;

 At least 3 years experience in an equivalent position in an international organization of which at least 1 year should be in a similar international organization; Experience with a USAID funded program especially with regards to processes and procedures will be an advantage.

Interested candidates should send their CV, 3 references and a cover letter by e-mail to: recruit@ard-suwasa.org with “Project Administrator” mentioned as subject, or by fax to: +256 (0)312216701 or by regular mail to: SUWASA Uganda Office Plot 58 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero
P. O. Box 1709, Kampala, UGANDA.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and successful candidates will be hired as soon as they are available. Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and relevant experience. For
more information about SUWASA please visit www.usaid-suwasa.org.

Closing date for receipt of the applications is
January 31, 2011

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Job opportunity at Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA)
Job Title: Project Administrator

Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) is a new regional initiative financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), implemented by Tetra Tech ARD (A company based in the USA) seeks to fill the following position.

Closing On: Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Monday, 31 January 2011

Preferred Skills:

Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) is a new regional initiative financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), implemented by Tetra Tech ARD (A company based in the USA) from the regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.

The mission of SUWASA is to foster the transformation of water and sanitation services delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve long-term financial sustainability through the application of market-based principles, engagement of the private sector within a conducive policy and regulatory framework- SUWASA seeks to fill the following position based in Uganda.

Key Responsibilities:
a) Responsible for the day-to-day management of the SUWASA Uganda office;
b) Serve as primary liaison with office lease agreements and maintenance needs;
c) Assist the Project Coordinator with maintaining a daily cash flow record including preparing the request for replenishment from the Nairobi office of SUWASA. Daily monitoring of cash availability to cover office expenditures and request for replenishment from Nairobi office;
d) Ensure that all expenses, payments, receipts, bank reconciliations and any financial information as may be required by the Project Coordinator are captured in Quickbooks;
e) Undertake human resources functions including establishing and maintaining effective personnel management records and files;
f) Manage the facilitation of special events, staff meetings and workshops;
g) Supervision of the procurement system for equipment and supplies ensuring robust quality control and due diligence in full compliance with Tetra Tech ARD and USAID policies, procedures and regulations;

Qualifications and Experience:
At least a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Personnel Management, finance or any other relevant social science;

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks Pro – a requirement;

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential;

At least 3 years experience in an equivalent position in an international organization of which at least 1 year should be in a similar international organization; Experience with a USAID funded program especially with regards to processes and procedures will be an advantage.

Interested candidates should send their CV, 3 references and a cover letter by e-mail to: recruit@ard-suwasa.org with “Project Administrator” mentioned as subject, or by fax to: +256 (0)312216701 or by regular mail to: SUWASA Uganda Office Plot 58 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero
P. O. Box 1709, Kampala, UGANDA.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and successful candidates will be hired as soon as they are available. Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and relevant experience. For
more information about SUWASA please visit www.usaid-suwasa.org.

Closing date for receipt of the applications is
January 31, 2011