Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Project Officer
It's hard to believe that today 844 million people do not have clean water and 2.3 billion do not have a decent toilet - around one in three of the world's population. Every two minutes, a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
WaterAid is looking for a Project Officer to play a vital role in our vision to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere by 2030. We're looking for people who share a commitment to our vision.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• The Project Officer shall be responsible for the facilitation of project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in collaboration with local communities and government authorities at national and sub-national levels.
• The position holder shall ensure efficient and cost-effective operations of all the project deliverables (sector support-influencing, service delivery, capacity building, research, learning and documentation) and operations towards the fulfilment of strategic objectives of the organization and the local governments.
• He/she shall provide technical support during the implementation of the project.

To be Successful, you will need the following:
• B.Sc. degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related fields
• Minimum of 4 years of proven and progressive work experience, preferably with NGOs implementing similar initiatives.
• Track record of successful work experience and results in the area of program or project study and design, study and implementation of WASH projects, preferably in NGOs
• Demonstrated technical ability, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, e.g. government officials at different levels, partners, other NGOs and networks
• Firm belief in teamwork, equity and inclusion, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, application of participatory approaches and sustainable development
• Commitment to values and working styles of Water Aid Uganda.
• Proficient in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Good written and spoken English language
• Ability to communicate information accurately


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Apply If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, download and fill out the job application form (linked in the job description) through this link https://www.wateraid.org/ug/work-with-us  and send it with a cover letter to waurecruitments@wateraid.org  stating Project Officer in the subject line by 9th November 2022.

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