Senior Community Development Officer – Karamoja
Whave is a social enterprise registered in Uganda. We work with communities, government authorities, social organisations and NGOs, to find and demonstrate solutions to poverty and conservation issues. Our team includes both local and international experts with professional capabilities ranging from engineering to social science.
We are currently seeking candidates to fill the role of Senior Community Development Officer under our Safe Water Security Programme based in Kaabong. Applicants are invited to email us at recruitment@whave.org. All applications should include a CV and a cover letter including why this position interests you, how your previous experience is relevant and why you think you can achieve good results.
Senior Community Development Officer Role
The role as a Senior Community Development Officer will be to assist in the implementation of Whave’s project in Northern Karamoja to improve access to safe water in rural areas. The role will involve a lot of interaction with local communities so good Ngakaramojong is highly preferable, while Ateso is also acceptable.
The main tasks of the Senior Community Development Officer will be to manage the team of Community Development Officers in the field to achieve the organisations targets and objectives:
• Provide management and guidance to the team of Community Development Officers
• Provide guidance on community level strategy and procedures
• Liaising with local officials from the district and sub-counties
• Establishing / reactivating water and sanitation committees including providing relevant training
• Making agreements to provide preventive maintenance services for water sources
• Overseeing technical work by local technicians
• Improving community sanitation and hygiene, particularly in the safe water chain
• Develop and implement secure saving options for by-law water user fees
The Senior Community Development Officer is also expected to provide admin support in addition to the above duties.
Skills and Requirements
Successful applicants must have adequate skills and experience suitable for the tasks described above, including:
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree level education
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines
• At least five years experience and understanding in community development preferably in WASH
• Good Ngakaramojong preferably, or Ateso
• Adequate computer skills such as knowledge of Excel and Word
• Ability to ride a motorbike
• Ability to live in Kaabong
Working hours and conditions will be standard, with scope for flexibility to suit individual circumstances. Remuneration will be on a negotiation basis, depending on your skills and experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are invited to email us at recruitment@whave.org. All applications should include a CV and a cover letter including why this position interests you, how your previous experience is relevant and why you think you can achieve good results.