Project Officer WASH

Job Title: Project Officer WASH

Place of Assignment: Pader/ Kitgum Sub Program (2)

Reports to: Project Manager

Job Purpose: The Project Officer will oversee and ensure that all activities related to the project are implemented in a timely and efficient manner according to the agreed LWF Uganda, and Donor Guidelines, and provide leadership and coordination for all aspects related to project activities in the designated Sub-Program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement all planned project activities with expertise and in a manner that leads to attainment of the project goals and outcomes.
• Keep records of all project activities including project assets under custody/use, beneficiary list, partner list, assets or inputs provided, activity and monitoring reports, lists of PoC benefiting from the project, etc.
• Regularly develop and share monthly activity plans with the Project Manager;
• Ensure 100% implementation of the planned project activities on a monthly basis and that budgets are not under and over spent;
• Develop activity and budget tracking tools, and use on a monthly basis to track and report on activity and budget management;
• Support in collaboration and tabulation on a regular basis field data on project activities carried out and undertake impact assessment using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impact of the assistance;
• Ensure that proper mapping of project beneficiaries is done & information shared in time. Regular visit to all beneficiary sites where project activities are undertaken, check on progress, offer support as directed by the project manager in line with the project objectives;
• In collaboration with the PMER unit, lead in development of Tools and ensure effective deployment and use of the Survey CTO.
• Identifying and addressing staff capacity building opportunities;
• Collaborating and coordinating with the government, and other NGOs on WASH issues at district level and Participating in district WASH meetings and other relevant coordination meetings.
• Supervising and managing the water and sanitation project team in the field;
• Management of several water sanitation team activities in parallel to drilling boreholes, installing the water points and educating and training the community on how to maintain and use them.
• Reception and record keeping of WASH hardware material (new boreholes, rehabilitated /repaired water sources and systems and latrines, pumps, tools box)
• Developing proposals and budgets for water and sanitation projects in collaboration with the project team and partners;
• Selecting, modifying or designing appropriate water and sanitation infrastructure, and suitable community-based maintenance and repair systems;
• Designing and ensuring the effective promotion of appropriate hygiene and sanitation messages;
• Assist in designing and implementing surveys and assessments related to the field of water and sanitation when needed
• Designing and conducting training for community representatives, partners and LWF staff on water supply, maintenance, and hygiene and sanitation extension.
• Developing and documenting written protocols and standard operating procedures for the water and sanitation programs.
• Compiling and maintaining a comprehensive WASH database with a detailed profile of all water systems.
• Undertaking any other related tasks, or other responsibilities as may be assigned by your supervisor.

 

Education, Experience, Skills & Technical Competencies

• University degree in Civil Engineering with a bias in Water Engineering, Hydrology or a related technical field;
• Advanced degree in the technical field of water supply, sanitation or Public health will be added value;
• Minimum 5 years professional management and implementation experience in the field of water and environment;
• Previous experience in water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion and WASH areas;
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in low cost sanitation, hygiene promotion and capacity building;
• Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills.
• Must be willing to ride a motorcycle and possess a valid riding permit.

Application Procedure:

Candidates who are interested in the above positions should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a day time telephone contact  and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees only  through  our recruitment  email recruitment.uga@lutheranworld.org

Please use the full job title of the position you are applying for as the subject line

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday 03, February 2021 by 5:00pm

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.  Persons with disabilities and Female candidates possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply.  LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.  Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted