Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
SNV is seeking to recruit the services of a Project Field Officer, Water Supply. The major responsibilities of this position are:
Provision of Advisory Services
• Contribute to the development of inclusive sustainable, climate resilient and affordable water service provision; ensuring that the O&M and regulatory frameworks are strengthened by building capacities at all levels, with the enhanced inclusion of women in leadership positions.
• Follow up on the Water Source Committees (WSC’s) and Sub-Country Water Supply and Sanitation Supply Boards (SWSSB’s); while ensuring that established WSC’s and SWSSB’s receive the necessary organizational development.
• Provide regular updates and bi-weekly written reports to the project manager, reflecting progress made on the project.

Monitoring Evaluation & Quality Assurance
• Responsible for the supervision, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of ongoing activities related to the strengthening of water use capacity; improvement of non-functional water facilities and making them more climate resilient; support for district and sub-county technical personnel; establishment and support for WSC’s, SWSSB’s, HPMA’s etc.
• Providing support to extension workers and implementing partners to ensure delivery of project assignments / results meets SNV requirements in terms of scope, quality, and timeliness of delivery.
• Collects data in the field (paperwork) checks and enters all relevant data into relevant system(s) and signals abnormalities.

Knowledge Development and Networking
• Facilitate learning and knowledge development on best practices within the WASH sector.
• Support documentation of case studies, best practices, and emerging models from SNV practice.
• Participate in internal and external learning and networking events relevant to the WASH sector’s programmes.
• Effective participation and contribution in the SNV country WASH sector group.

Internal and external communication
• Informs and is informed about the development / changes in the project, is consistent responsive to the client community and pro-active and confident in engaging with external stakeholders (government, NGOs, private sector, or other relevant stakeholders).

Process improvement
• Assesses service delivery quality and adapts service processes, to increase efficiency.

Qualifications
• A University degree in any of the following disciplines: engineering (preferably Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering, social sciences (development studies, Social Work and Social Administration), Business Administration, Public (Environmental) Health, etc.
• A minimum of one year of relevant working experience in Water/ Sanitation/Hygiene programming within the Uganda WASH sector
• Proven technical and management expertise in terms of WASH project assessments, design, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and stakeholder engagement.
• Good understanding of water supply technological options for rural communities in Uganda
• Demonstrated experience in installation and maintenance of different hand pumps in community boreholes, including Indian Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and other types of hand pumps.
• Experience in working with subcounty based hand pump mechanics (including developing training manuals and conducting training)
• Basic skills in use of engineering design application such as AUTOCARD, ArchCARD, COMPASS, WaterCARD, etc.
• Demonstrated competencies within the Uganda WASH sector and experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes.
• Ability to multitask, strong attention to detail; ability to work independently; strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
• Experience in coordinating a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common programming objective under the WASH sector.
• Good understanding of the link between Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Strong communicator with the requisite interpersonal and negotiation skills to work with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Familiarity and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PPT, etc.
• Fluency in English (written/oral/comprehension) is required (Additional languages preferred).
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and willingness to learn basic words in the local indigenous language (such as greetings, saying thank you, etc).
• Valid riding permit

Additional Information
Terms of Appointment
• This is a full-time position based in Lira, Uganda. The contract duration is 2 years, with possibility of extension. The desired starting date is February 1, 2023. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, including a competitive secondary benefits package.

Working at SNV
• We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English until 20th January 2023.
• SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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