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Water Trust WASH Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Water Trust WASH Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Water Trust Uganda looking for “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 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 WASH Assistant to be based in Masindi, Uganda.

Recruiter Water Trust
Position Temporary WASH Assistant – Social
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:

  • Expertise equivalent to two to three years of INGO experience promoting hygiene and sanitation, and/or forming savings groups, including working with natural leaders in the community.
  • A certificate or diploma in environmental health science, health, public health, marketing, development or any discipline related to Water, Hygiene and Sanitation
  • Expertise in CLTS and PHAST; VSLA experience highly desired.
  • Highly organized: demonstrated ability to manage information, respond to communication in a timely manner, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills: demonstrated ability to summarize issues and communicate issues to community members of varying education levels as well as management.
  • Humble: appreciates the dignity and constraints of rural communities in changing behaviors, and communicates humility and respect in approach to listening and speaking to community members, including in training.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: able to work across functions (e.g., finance, program), offices, and cultures and able to maintain strong working relationships with staff, as well as communicate openly and clearly when they need help or can offer help.
  • Strong language skills: able to clearly speak and write in English, and one more of the local languages (such as Swahili, Runyoro, Luo, Iteso, Lugbara, Lugisu).
  • Comfortable and capable adapting work and priorities to respond to changing situations in order to advance organizational goals and objectives.
  • Must possess a valid riding permit and be capable of independently and safely riding a motorbike for long
  • Comfortable traveling across rural communities by motorbike for four to five days each week with work in communities for the majority of those days.
  • Must be skilled in Microsoft Office package with at least basic ability in Excel, Word and PowerPoint..

How to Apply Water Trust 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/57?source=aWQ9Ng%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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