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Water Trust Technical WASH Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Water Trust Technical WASH Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Water Trust Uganda looking for “Technical WASH Assistant”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 31, 2023.

The Water Trust empowers the poorest rural communities to provide their children safe water and a healthy, clean environment to develop to their potential. Since 2008, The Water Trust has partnered with more than 800 communities in Masindi and Kiryandongo, benefitting more than 300,000 people. In 2017, The Water Trust developed an innovative savings group-based approach to increase the sustainability of rural water and the impact of hygiene and sanitation promotion.

Water Trust Technical WASH Assistant Jobs 2023

The Water Trust has published a job vacancy announcement on August 23, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Technical WASH Assistant to be based in Masindi, Uganda.

Recruiter Water Trust
Position Technical WASH Assistant
Location Masindi, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Two years
Application Deadline August 31, 2023

Water Trust Job Vacancy 2023

Major Functions and Responsibilities

  • Support the Technical WASH Manager to design and implement technical and operating standard procedures and best practices of WASH infrastructure.
  • To conduct technical supervision of borehole construction, solar powered piped water systems and sanitation infrastructure.
  • The Officer-level position will hold additional responsibilities related to staff supervision, pipe scheme design and management, and other responsibilities assigned by Technical WASH Program Manager and Program Director.
  • To assist in the identification of community water and sanitation needs.
  • To develop technical specifications and bills of quantities (BoQ) for work.
  • Conduct water quality testing and sanitary inspections at water points.
  • Effectively plan, manage, implement, monitor, evaluate and report the technical program activities focusing on WASH infrastructure and water quality within budget and set standards through the coordination, supervision and training of external contractors.
  • Develop, facilitate and support the existing structures (e.g. Water and Sanitation Committees, Self-Help Groups, and Hand Pump Mechanics) to ensure the sustainable management of WASH infrastructure.
  • Establish and ensure productive relationships with local and district authorities and community members at all levels toward strong coordination and solutions for sustainable community managed WASH infrastructure.
  • Effectively reporting on construction supervision, such as the timely filing of reports with supporting documentation (e.g., photos, GPS coordinates).
  • Assists in the compilation of monthly technical reports and donor reports.
  • Assist in updating the organizational database in relation to water point issues, functionality, and other indicators.

Position in Organization:

  • Location: Masindi, Uganda
  • Department: Program
  • Employment Type: Part-Time
  • Minimum Experience: Mid-level

Qualification:

  • Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources engineering or Geology or a minimum of Higher Diploma.
  • Minimum two years’ experience (Assistant level) or five to eight years’ experience (Officer level) working with WASH technical projects in a humanitarian or development context.
  • Prefer candidates with 2-3 years’ work experience in community-based water and sanitation programs; work experience with an NGO is desirable.
  • Must have knowledge of water supply, hygiene, sanitation requirements and protocols.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience and expertise in pipe scheme design and quality assurance (Officer level.)
  • Familiarity with international minimum standards of water supply, hygiene, sanitation service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
  • Fluency and ability to speak in one or more of the national/regional languages (Runyokitara (Runyoro), Kiswahili, Luo preferred).
  • Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts.
  • Able and willing to spend 75% of time supervising construction in rural villages with limited amenities.
  • Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
  • Must be able to work under pressure.
  • Documented past work results related to the position’s responsibilities.
  • Strong planning skills and ownership of results.
  • Strong relationship- and trust-building skills with colleagues and community members.
  • Communicates effectively and with respect.
  • Comfortable traveling across rural communities by motorbike for four to five days each week with work in communities for the majority of those days.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of motorbikes operation and maintenance with Valid Permit Class “A”.
  • Advanced Information Technology knowledge such as familiarity with mWater, AutoCAD, GPS, ArcGIS, EPANET and Google Earth are strongly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel to all locations for regular oversight and review.

How to Apply Water Trust Technical WASH Assistant Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://thewatertrust.bamboohr.com/careers/58?source=aWQ9OA%3D%3D

The Closing Date: August 31, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.watertrust.org
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