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Job Description
- Req#: JR25651
Background
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in 43 districts and have 48 Area Programmes implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with these beneficiaries. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for a qualified and passionate individual willing to share in our vision and join the team in the following role.
Position: Project officer WASH
Report to: Area Programme Coordinator
Location: Kamwenge District
Advert Start Date: 23rd October 2024
Advert End Date: 30th October 2024
Purpose of the position:
To Implement field level WASH interventions in the ADP in line with programme targets, national and partnership standards using effective and efficient promotion tools/approaches recommended for Uganda context. The position requires passion and commitment to spend more time with the community to understand the problem in depth, culture and value system of the community and facilitate them in the required behavioral change.
Facilitate sustainable access to safe water supply in target communities
Carry out biannual and annual community situation assessment on key Water, Sanitation and parameters so as to identify areas for interventions for the Area Development Program assigned.
Mobilized community members on six critical requirements to ensure ownership, operation and maintenance of the water source.
Conduct field level monitoring of construction, usage and maintenance of existing WASH facilities ensure that every facility has a trained and functional management to sustain its service.
Carry out Hygiene & Sanitation promotion in target communities
Lead counterparts (Sub County Officials and partners) in identification, mobilization and sensitization of target communities to participate in WASH activities.
Lead counterparts and partners (Health Assistant/CDO, church leaders, community and cultural leaders), in the hygiene and Sanitation promotion activities in target communities; using WV recommended approaches for the attainment of ODF communities & Schools.
Implement hygiene promotion activities in schools to ensure adoption of hand washing practice among pupils, SHC led management of sanitation facilities, and acquisition of life skills in making reusable sanitary pads, liquid soap, pit covers and tippy taps.
Conduct WASH promotion in health facilities in the respective APs, ensuring that the target health facilities meet WV WASH basic standards and serve as a centre for learning for OPD and ANC clients.
Carry out documentation and reporting of project activities
Timely develop weekly, monthly and Quarterly implementation plans and reports on WASH project activities in the AP and share with the CSDF, HSO and Cluster Managers.
Support in providing necessary data for the development of the proposals, annual budgets and activity plans of all the software activities and ensure they’re implemented timely and are of high quality.
Identify and document significant change stories that arise for WV WASH interventions
Promote partnership and integration with the Sub County and other WV projects
Conduct basic trainings and refresher trainings as well as extend guidance and technical support to the Community based Hygiene and sanitation Promotion structures e.g. S/C staff, CHEWs, Church leaders, COVAs etc.
Ensure that sponsored children benefit and participate in WASH behavior practices programme interventions.
Integration of programming with other WV projects/activities
Represent the project at Sub County level and where deemed necessary at District level
Facilitate sustainable access to safe water supply in target communities
Carry out biannual and annual community situation assessment on key Water, Sanitation and parameters so as to identify areas for interventions for the Area Development Program assigned.
Facility has a trained and functional management to sustain its service.
Carry out Hygiene & Sanitation promotion in target communities
Lead counterparts (Sub County Officials and partners) in identification, mobilization and sensitization of target communities to participate in WASH activities.
Lead counterparts and partners (Health Assistant/CDO, church leaders, community and cultural leaders), in the hygiene and Sanitation promotion activities in target communities; using WV recommended approaches for the attainment of ODF communities & Schools.
Implement hygiene promotion activities in schools to ensure adoption of hand washing practice among pupils, SHC led management of sanitation facilities, and acquisition of life skills in making reusable sanitary pads, liquid soap, pit covers and tippy taps.
Conduct WASH promotion in health facilities in the respective APs, ensuring that the target health facilities meet WV WASH basic standards and serve as a center for learning for OPD and ANC clients.
Carry out documentation and reporting of project activities
Timely develop weekly, monthly and Quarterly implementation plans and reports on WASH project activities in the AP and share with the CSDF, HSO and Cluster Managers.
Support in providing necessary data for the development of the proposals, annual budgets and activity plans of all the software activities and ensure they’re implemented timely and are of high quality.
Identify and document significant change stories that arise for WV WASH interventions
Promote partnership and integration with the Sub County and other WV projects
Conduct basic trainings and refresher trainings as well as extend guidance and technical support to the Community based Hygiene and sanitation Promotion structures e.g. S/C staff, CHEWs, Church leaders, COVAs etc.
Ensure that sponsored children benefit and participate in WASH behavior practices programme interventions.
Integration of programming with other WV projects/activities
Represent the project at Sub County level and where deemed necessary at District level
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
Bachelors` Degree in Environmental Science /Health Sciences, Public Health, Community Health or any other related field attained from a recognized higher institution.
Knowledge about CLTS, CHAST and PHAST methods.
Knowledge of PRA methods and willingness to live in the rural communities in the project areas.
Experience in implementing WASH related activities or public health related with WASH for a minimum of 2 years, preferably within an International NGO context.
Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of Sanitation and Hygiene.
Valid motorcycle riding permit Effective in written and verbal communication in English and conversant with local language
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants OnlyAbout the company
World Vision International is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization.
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