Action Against Hunger | ACF International is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger

For over thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in the Lango, Acholi, West Nile and Karamoja regions of Northern Uganda.

We now seek to hire a highly competent, dynamic and experienced WASH Coordinator. The WASH Coordinator will be responsible for the design and follow up of the WASH Country Strategy and overall mission strategy. The WASHCO will also, support the assessment, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of current and future ACF WASH programmes in Uganda, as well as liaising with external stakeholders (Partners, Donors, and local authorities). He/She will ensure the technical relevance of WASH interventions according to ACF and country priorities. The WASHCO will be based in Kampala.

Does this description fit you?
You’re a seasoned WASH professional
You have an advanced university degree (ex. Master’s) in link with Water and Environmental Sanitation, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, Public Health, or related fields.
You have at least 3 years’ experience leading water, sanitation, hygiene and public health promotion projects in complex humanitarian contexts with the involvement of local communities.
You are enthusiastic to frequently travel to projects’ locations.
You’re a super communicator

You are able to adjust your own style to represent ACF appropriately with a range of national counterparts, as well as colleagues from other cultures & professions.
You can provide technical advice in clear, unambiguous language, patiently explaining to field teams the reasons behind your conclusions in order to develop their technical skills.
You are diplomatic & can assist colleagues to handle difficult situations.
You’re passionate to develop WASH strategies which have impact

You remain aware of changing humanitarian needs in Uganda & how these may impact ACF’s programs.
You can develop & adapt strategic plans & proposals to ensure the mission’s objectives are achieved, integrating innovative approaches to WASH activities.
You are able to consolidate & polish contributions from a large team to ensure reports are comprehensive & coherent. You identify & support how junior staff can improve their reporting skills.
You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You are comfortable editing your own work
NB :The position will be offered on Local Terms . Candidates must possess either citizenship of or valid work authorization in Uganda

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should include ONLY a cover letter, CV (not more than 4 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contract. Address your email application to: recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning WASH Coordinator in the subject line.