SNV is hiring a WASH Project Officer – Lira for our Water sector programme in Uganda. Interested candidates should meet the basic qualifications outlined within the Candidate Profile and exhibit a strong desire to be a catalyst for change
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Water and Sanitation (WASH) Project Officer will support the Project Manager in the implementation of the activities in the following areas:
- Provision of Advisory Services
- Contribute to the development of sustainable and affordable water service provision; ensuring that the O&M and regulatory frameworks are strengthened by building capacities at all levels, with the enhanced inclusion of women.
- Strengthen the capacity of existing water users within the target regions to re-gain access to previously non-functional water facilities, through improved management, improved reliability of supply and improved facility repairs.
- Strengthen the capacity of political leadership, selected local government structures/ institutions to improve access to and sustainability of rural water services. Ensure that both district and sub-county technical personnel will be supported to implement their roles in O&M systems within the local communities.
- Follow up on the Water Source Committees (WSC’s) and Sub-Country Water Supply and Sanitation Supply Boards (SWSSB’s); while ensuring that established WSC’s and SWSSB’s receive the necessary organizational development.
- Support the Hand Pump Mechanic Associations (HPMAs) in the development and implementation of their business plans; including the acquisition of contracts and will work on the supply chain aspects of O&M and link the HPMs to the Area Service Provider (ASP).
- Facilitate contacts between WASH stakeholders (sector institutions, service providers, funding agencies, private sector organizations, etc.).
- Contribute to the budgeting, planning, programmatic processes and financial management of the project activities within the target area.
- Provide regular updates and bi-weekly written reports the Project Manager.
- Provide coaching and mentoring of program personnel; consultants; partners and stakeholders on the relevant program strategies and implementation techniques.
- Advise on the strategic development of the project and actively participate in the drafting and implementation of strategies and work plans and reports.
- Analyse project environment, identify any threats and suggest appropriate strategies to management
- Supervision, Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance
- Responsible for the supervision, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of ongoing activities related to the strengthening of water use capacity; rehabilitation of non-functional water facilities; construction of construction works, support for district and sub-county technical personnel; establishment and support for WSC’s, SWSSB’s, HPMA’s etc.
- Support the Project Manager & the M&E intern in ensuring that that mechanisms to monitor the implementation of the project activities is in place and that data collection is carried out in a systematic and timely fashion; ensuring that quality data is recorded and analysed.
- Providing support to extension workers and implementing partners to ensure delivery of project assignments / results meets SNV requirements in terms of scope, quality and timeliness of delivery.
- Knowledge Development, Brokering and Networking
- Facilitate learning and knowledge development on best practices within the WASH sector;
- Support documentation of case studies, best practices and emerging models from SNV practice.
- Participate in internal and external learning and networking events relevant to the WASH sector’s programmes.
- Effective participation and contribution in the SNV country WASH sector group
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- University degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, , Environmental Health Sciences, etc.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in Water/ Sanitation/Hygiene programming within the Uganda WASH sector.
- Proven technical and management expertise in terms of WASH project assessments, design, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in preparation of design drawings and bills of quantities for civil works,
- Good understanding of water supply design principles and concepts, and use of any engineering applications for design of water supply systems.
- Good understanding of the Water Sector regulatory and policy frameworks in Uganda, including the national farmwork work for O&M of rural water supply infrastructures (2020).
- Demonstrated competencies within the Uganda WASH sector and experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes.
- Ability to multitask, strong attention to detail; ability to work independently; strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
- Experience in coordinating a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common programming objective under the WASH sector.
- Very good understanding of different participatory approaches for household and institutional sanitation improvement,
- Good understanding of the link between Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Strong communicator with the requisite interpersonal and negotiation skills to work with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Team player with service-oriented attitudes.
- Familiarity and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PPT, etc.
- Fluency in English (written/oral/comprehension) is required (Additional languages preferred).
- Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and willingness to learn basic words in the local indigenous language (such as greetings, saying thank you, etc).
- Valid Riding Permit.; with three years of riding experience.
- Ability/willingness to ride motorcycles to project sub-counties and districts.
Additional Information
Additional Requirement
- Result oriented: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
- Initiative: The ability to recognise and create opportunities and to act accordingly. Rather starting something than waiting passively for it to happen.
- Flexibility: The ability to change one’s behavioural style and/or views in order to achieve a set goal.
- Accuracy: The ability to work accurately and diligently, with an eye for detail aimed at preventing mistakes.
- Problem analysis: The ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
- Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
How to Apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English.
