Job Title: JWASH Assistant Field Officer
Job Description:
Nyakabande Transit Centre, Uganda
Organization brief
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is a humanitarian and development organization that aims to positively contribute towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the East and Horn of Africa. Our work involves provision of clean and accessible water supply, sanitation facilities, promotion of health/hygiene, food security and education programs. HIJRA is dedicated and committed to reconstruction of community livelihoods through its direct contacts with the communities.
Position background
Reporting to the WASH Coordinator, the WASH Assistant Field Officer's responsibilities will include but not limited to providing technical assistance to hygiene and sanitation volunteers implementing the WASH program activities at Nyakabande Transit Centre so as to provide continuous supply of clean water, ensure maintenance of the compound and that of water points, mobilets and bath facilities. Maintain continuous sensitization of the refugees on best sanitation & hygiene practices.
Job Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Preparing action plans for implementation of WASH and PHP activities
Build the capacity of field volunteers implementing WASH and PHP activities.
Ensuring that each volunteer has clear tasks to perform and reports on the same as required.
Consolidating quality progress reports and timely submitting the same to HIJRA and UNHCR.
Ensuring timely delivery of project materials and supplies necessary for effective program implementation
Collect and enter data into UNHCR report card which on monthly basis and site fact sheet on bi-annual basis as well as conducting KAP survey from time to time as necessary
Periodically undertaking effective participatory process monitoring and evaluation in liaison with the volunteers, OPM and UNHCR, and producing reports documenting progress, impact and challenges
Undertaking timely corrective action on problems/challenges identified during participatory monitoring
Establish and maintain a regular contact with OPM, UNHCR and other implementing partners staff on the ground and keeping abreast with happenings in the WASH sector and Government policy.
Representing HIJRA at camp level and Mbarara level coordination meetings and producing timely reports on actions agreed upon during such meetings.
In liaison with sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator and the Program Manager evaluate the performance of volunteers and advice on the next course of action in relation to their performance.
Maintain effective communicate with all other camp level implementing partners for value addition in overall programming of HIJRA WASH activities in the camp
From time to undertake any other duty assigned by the superior
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
A degree in Public Health with at least 2 years' experience of working in related field
Understanding of implementing emergency humanitarian WASH programming
Working knowledge of participatory methodologies (PRA and tools used in PHP promotion-PHAST and CHAST
Ability to undertake participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
Skills in conducting stakeholder analysis and beneficiary assessment analysis
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Supervisory skills
Standard of ethics and integrity
Skills in planning timescales and for resources
Desirable
Must be good in spoken and written English language and demonstrate working knowledge of spoken and written Kiswahil and area language.
An individual who is confident and can cope with people from diverse backgrounds
How to apply:
Applications from qualified Uganda nationals are hereby invited to fill the above position. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, URGENTLY submit your letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact. Include telephone and email contacts of three references including your current/most recent employer.
Applications should be sent by email to: info.ug@hijra.or.ke : The subject line should read WASH Assistant Field Officer: Ref: HR007/UG
Hand copies can also be delivered to:
HIJRA
Plot 12 Bukoto Street, Kololo 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 16/04/2013
Job Description:
Nyakabande Transit Centre, Uganda
Organization brief
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is a humanitarian and development organization that aims to positively contribute towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the East and Horn of Africa. Our work involves provision of clean and accessible water supply, sanitation facilities, promotion of health/hygiene, food security and education programs. HIJRA is dedicated and committed to reconstruction of community livelihoods through its direct contacts with the communities.
Position background
Reporting to the WASH Coordinator, the WASH Assistant Field Officer's responsibilities will include but not limited to providing technical assistance to hygiene and sanitation volunteers implementing the WASH program activities at Nyakabande Transit Centre so as to provide continuous supply of clean water, ensure maintenance of the compound and that of water points, mobilets and bath facilities. Maintain continuous sensitization of the refugees on best sanitation & hygiene practices.
Job Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Preparing action plans for implementation of WASH and PHP activities
Build the capacity of field volunteers implementing WASH and PHP activities.
Ensuring that each volunteer has clear tasks to perform and reports on the same as required.
Consolidating quality progress reports and timely submitting the same to HIJRA and UNHCR.
Ensuring timely delivery of project materials and supplies necessary for effective program implementation
Collect and enter data into UNHCR report card which on monthly basis and site fact sheet on bi-annual basis as well as conducting KAP survey from time to time as necessary
Periodically undertaking effective participatory process monitoring and evaluation in liaison with the volunteers, OPM and UNHCR, and producing reports documenting progress, impact and challenges
Undertaking timely corrective action on problems/challenges identified during participatory monitoring
Establish and maintain a regular contact with OPM, UNHCR and other implementing partners staff on the ground and keeping abreast with happenings in the WASH sector and Government policy.
Representing HIJRA at camp level and Mbarara level coordination meetings and producing timely reports on actions agreed upon during such meetings.
In liaison with sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator and the Program Manager evaluate the performance of volunteers and advice on the next course of action in relation to their performance.
Maintain effective communicate with all other camp level implementing partners for value addition in overall programming of HIJRA WASH activities in the camp
From time to undertake any other duty assigned by the superior
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
A degree in Public Health with at least 2 years' experience of working in related field
Understanding of implementing emergency humanitarian WASH programming
Working knowledge of participatory methodologies (PRA and tools used in PHP promotion-PHAST and CHAST
Ability to undertake participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
Skills in conducting stakeholder analysis and beneficiary assessment analysis
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Supervisory skills
Standard of ethics and integrity
Skills in planning timescales and for resources
Desirable
Must be good in spoken and written English language and demonstrate working knowledge of spoken and written Kiswahil and area language.
An individual who is confident and can cope with people from diverse backgrounds
How to apply:
Applications from qualified Uganda nationals are hereby invited to fill the above position. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, URGENTLY submit your letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact. Include telephone and email contacts of three references including your current/most recent employer.
Applications should be sent by email to: info.ug@hijra.or.ke : The subject line should read WASH Assistant Field Officer: Ref: HR007/UG
Hand copies can also be delivered to:
HIJRA
Plot 12 Bukoto Street, Kololo 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 37703, Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 16/04/2013
