Job Title: WASH Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)
Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda
Reports to: Subprogram Manager
About the Company:
LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.
Job Summary: The WASH Officer will play a pivotal role in assessing and addressing the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene needs of targeted communities. This position is integral to the promotion of sustainable WASH practices and the enhancement of community development initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring quality and integrity in the implementation of WASH Projects in the allocated sub-program, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative systems, and established deadlines.
- Evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of current and future programming about water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion in the local context.
- Assisting in the preparation of the WASH proposals; activity plans and M&E system for the proposal.
- Contributing to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required.
- Contributing to the preparation of internal and external reports for the NGO and donors, including expenditure plans and situation reports.
- Collaborating and coordinating with the government, NGOs, and UN agencies on WASH issues at the district level with your supervisor; participating in district and WASH meetings and other relevant humanitarian/recovery coordination meetings.
- Capacity building, supervising and managing the water and sanitation project team in the sub-programme.
- Engaging and building capacity of community-base structures including VHTs for effective O&M of WASH facilities.
- Oversee community educating and awareness activities to promote sustainable maintenance and usage of WASH facilities.
- Monitoring all water and sanitation expenditures and ensuring appropriate utilization of budget.
- Reception of the procured materials and products (new boreholes, rehabilitated /repaired water sources and systems, and latrines, pumps, tools box) at respective sub programmes.
- Selecting, modifying, or designing appropriate water and sanitation infrastructure, and suitable community-based maintenance and repair systems.
- Assist in designing and implementing surveys and assessments related to the field of water and sanitation when needed .
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- University degree or Higher Diploma in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Work, Community Mobilisation or a related technical field;
- Additional Post Graduate qualification in the technical field of water supply, sanitation or Public health will be added value.
- Minimum 5 years professional experience in Project Management and Implementation in the field of WASH.
- Previous experience in emergencies and development programs in the water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and school WASH areas.
- Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in low-cost sanitation, hygiene promotion, and capacity building.
- Willingness to spend most of the time in the field and thus ability to work, travel, and live in difficult environments is desired.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues, solicits input and genuinely values others’ ideas and expertise;
- Strong organizational skills including proven ability to plan and coordinate own work as well as that of others.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 2nd January 2025