International Rescue Committee Technical Coordinator Environmental Health Jobs in Uganda
International Rescue Committee Technical Coordinator Environmental Health Jobs in Uganda
Job Overview/SummaryThe Technical Coordinator, Environmental Health, will be responsible for leadership and direction in strengthening infection prevention and control interventions and improve quality of care during the COVID -19 response and mitigation across Yumbe, Lamwo, Aura and Kiryandongo.
S/he has the overall responsibility for the design of IRC’s EH portfolio; technical design of programs; team leadership, development and capacity building; program quality assurance; ensuring objectives are met on time and within the budget; and representation of the IRC program in coordination fora.
The Coordinator will also maintain close links and collaboration with other IRC program sectors and in particular Health, Protection, and Economic Recovery and Development.
Major Responsibilities
Technical and program Quality
Under the supervision and guidance of Deputy Director Programs, the EH technical coordinator is responsible to lead the IRC’s overall Environmental Health program with oversight of all water, sanitation and hygiene project and activities, ensuring that activities are relevant, successfully implemented and sustainable.
Provide close mentorship to the IRC’s EH team, driving a cycle of continuous improvement of the EH program, through training and active leadership.
Develop the work-plan for the sector and monitor compliance and spending against budget to ensure objectives and targets are met and achieved
Prepare guidelines and technical briefs as necessary to improve the technical capacity of the EH section.
Ensure that programs meet stated objectives within the timeframe and on budget.
Ensure IRC EH programs demonstrate adherence to organizational, international and national standards.
With support from the programs team, ensure accountability to beneficiaries, gender sensitivity and inclusion are adequately addressed in programming.
Review all technical narrative/feasibility reports of EH project with project engineer/s and Senior EH staff.
Ensure technical quality and accuracy of EH program reports.
Ensure the development of detailed and technical program work plans and support their implementation in coordination with EH managers, implementing partners and line departments.
Lead needs assessments, including planning and reporting, in response to rapid onset or protracted emergencies, and design and develop programs and proposals in collaboration with the Grants Unit.
In collaboration with the M&E unit organise surveys and ensure effective monitoring mechanisms for project quality and sustainability in line with Client Responsiveness standards of IRC during design, start-up, implementation and close-out stages of projects.
Enhance program efficiency and effectiveness through evidence-based approaches and implementation follow-up, including monitoring inputs, local conditions and resources.
Program Development
In collaboration with TU, TC and EH managers, act as the EH-technical lead on project proposals.
In collaboration with Operations
and Finance, ensure the development of sound accompanying budgets.
Seek adequate technical input and review from the EH technical unit.
In collaboration with EH managers, provide technical assistance and leadership to MEAL unit for all EH programs.
Coordination
Represent the IRC to relevant clusters, agencies and ministries on EH issues, as and when required
Develop and maintain relationships with UN, NGOs, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
Ensure that effective communication, collaboration and networking is developed and maintained with UN, donors and other partner
Work closely with government partners, ensuring that programming is consistent with Pakistan National Sanitation, Water, Climate Change and BCC policies, and remains closely aligned with and relevant to regional development strategies and aspirations.
Any other task assigned by his/her supervisor and/or senior IRC management.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in environmental sciences/Environmental Health or Public Health or related qualification from recognized university. Civil Engineering would be added advantage.
Work Experience
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in designing, leading and managing Environmental Health and/or WASH projects including water, sanitation and hygiene promotion/education programs with NGOs/INGOs/UN agencies.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Strong technical design skills.
A strong track record of delivering strong gender outcomes within EH programs
Excellent understanding of Environmental Health issues in both development and emergency situations.
Strong leadership, management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
A demonstrated track record of successfully delivering projects on time and budget.
Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment.
Excellent initiator, able to manage multiple tasks.
Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; use of statistical packages is preferable
Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
Strong coordination and representation skills and well versed in convincing and clarification of views and points.
Previous experience in writing EH proposals
Highly effective written and verbal communications and report-writing skills
Strong project and budget management, planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Language Skills
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Technical Coordinator Environmental Health Jobs in Uganda
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