About US:
Amref Health Africa is an International NGO founded in Kenya in 1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western Africa based in South Africa and Senegal Respectively. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.
Job Summary: The Project Officer, WASH will support the implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Interventions to contribute to maternal and child wellbeing outcomes. The incumbent will guide and oversee the implementation of WASH projects in both development of staff and community capacity building in WASH, participate in mobilization of WASH resources and ensure implementation is done in close collaboration with Amref Health Africa staff, the local community, Local government and other relevant agencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Technically support the implementation of Water and sanitation and Hygiene projects to ensure quality, effectiveness and timely implementation.
· Take part in developing timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and Amref Health Africa standards in collaboration with other sector specialists.
· In charge of capacity building of staff and communities in programming and implementation of WASH programs.
· Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and end of program reports on Water and Sanitation and hygiene and ensure that the reports are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with donors and Amref Health Africa standards.
· Technically support the preparation and conducting training for water Users Associations to empower them to run their own water supply systems on a sustainable basis using FIETS approach.
· Prepare TORs for program implementation, surveys, evaluation and review evaluation reports
· Document and disseminate best practices on Water, sanitation and Hygiene programs
· The Project Officer will prepare budgets, work-plans, and reports and ensure that project budgets are effectively managed and timely development and implementation of quality quarterly project, implementation plans
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public health, Environmental health, Nursing Sciences, Social sciences or their equivalent. Master’s degree in public health will be an advantage.
· At least two years’ experience in WASH and Public Health related projects at community level in line with either emergency/relief or development while managing community based water projects with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects
· Past exposure and experience in project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and information management.
· International NGO experience
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda to: jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: 17th July, 2015 by 5 pm.