Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Knowledge, Skills & Competences
• Excellent knowledge of the WASH Sector and demonstrated knowledge of the Development and Humanitarian sector in Uganda, including knowledge and understanding of the Comprehensive Refuge Response Framework (CRRF).
• Understanding and experience of process facilitation and capacity development.
• Substantive working experience in the development and/or humanitarian sector in Uganda. Knowledge and work experience within the refugee response sector and good understanding of the international refugee policies and their implications.
• Experience in humanitarian and international development settings outside Uganda is an asset.

Other knowledge/skills
• Demonstrates a high level of organisational and analytical skills
• Equally competent in the field and in the office when it comes to engineering related tasks Excellent understanding of capacity development and proven track record of advising governments and/or other agencies within the context of international development
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a context with diverse actors with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Excellent IT skills (esp. writing of official documents, presentations)
• Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written). Knowledge of the German language is an asset
• Willingness to learn
• High degree of self-motivation and team spirit in a multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary team

Responsibilities
The Water and Sanitation, Water Resources Advisor will be in charge of:
• Managing the WatSSUP Lira Office office is integrated with partner NUWS)
• Advisory services to the NUWS and if required other regional units of the MWE Development of an Operator Model (incl. Financing Strategy) for the predominantly solar-powered Water Supply Systems in refugee settlements and host communities Effective contributions, coordination, and collaboration with the consulting team (GFA) and the supervision engineering group in upgrading the Water Supply Systems
• Support to the Development of the Transition Road Map
• Facilitation and input to consulting processes by external companies
• Regular field trips to the construction sites and documentation of visits and progress
• Participating and initiating regular monitoring and briefing meetings
• Development of presentations and Terms of References (TOR)
• Responsible for knowledge management and data management for all output B-related documents and information. The Water and Sanitation, Water Resources Advisor performs the following tasks:

Specific Tasks
• Advise the regional units of the MWE (especially Northern Umbrella for Water and Sanitation (NUWS), and Upper Nile

Water Management Zone (UNWMZ).
• Advises the NUWS on the Transfer of Water Supply Systems from Humanitarian actors/UNHCR to the Umbrella

Authority (Utility Model).
• Facilitates in close cooperation with the GFA Team in Output B the upgrade of up to 30 Water Supply Systems (WSS) that are supported by GIZ WatSSUP. Development of an Operator Model (incl. Financing Strategy) for the predominantly solar-powered Water Supply Systems in refugee settlements and host communities.
• Supports the NUWS in the development and update of a Transition Road Map for the handover of systems from humanitarian/development partners to the NUWS. Follow-up and document the water abstraction permits for about 40 piped Water Supply Systems - operated by NUWS, through Upper Nile Water Management Zone (UN-WMZ). Advise and support in the implementation of a survey to analyse the level of service delivery by NUWS to beneficiaries in the Refugee Settlements. Facilitation of key consulting processes and assigned short-term consultants from GIZ and GFA on processes in relation to Output
• Conduct regular steering meeting with the NU-WS and UN-WMZ and document them accordingly.
• Effective coordination and collaboration with the consulting team (GFA) and colleagues within other Output areas in Arua, Yumbe, Madi Okollo, Terego and Kampala as well as other Development Partners (e.g., KfW) in Lira. Stakeholder engagement and representation of the WatSSUP programme in Lira.
• Develops Terms of References for assignments and conducts evaluations for tender processes in relation to Output B
and as requested by the Head of Programme.
Develops presentations and documentations about the programme and its implementation.
• Responsible for knowledge management and data management for all output B -related documents and information.
• Professional management of the GIZ Lira-based office and the assigned support staff (currently one driver).

Other Duties/Additional Tasks
• Develops and documents the lessons learnt from the programme activities and makes suggestions for publications on IDA and/or social media
• Regular knowledge management and documentation of information, results, and reports on MS Teams
• Good coordination with programme administrative/finance/communication support teams
• Cooperation with other programmes (SI Flucht) in the sector as well as in the region and GIZ-wide (globally).
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualifications
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or its equivalent

Details of experience
• At least 5 years' experience in related positions working with the national and regional levels of MWE, as well as district local governments


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources by email to vacancy@futureoptions.org  Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only and sent electronically, quoting the reference GIZ. Please include name and contact of three references in the CVs, one official reference from your current workplace is a MUST. Please quote the position and reference number in the subject line. Applications should be received by 5.00 pm on 16th November 2022. Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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