SNV Project Field Officer, Sanitation and Hygiene Jobs in Uganda

SNV Project Field Officer, Sanitation and Hygiene Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

SNV is seeking to recruit the services of a Project Field Officer. The major responsibilities of this position are:

Provision of Advisory Services

Contribute to the development of sustainable and climate resilient improved sanitation and hygiene service provision, building capacities at all levels, with the enhanced inclusion of women in leadership positions.

Strengthen the capacity of existing households within the target regions to gain access to at least climate resilient basic sanitation, basic hand washing with soap and reached through hygiene promotion.

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.

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; support for district and sub-county technical personnel; establishment and support for WSC’s, SWSSB’s, HPMA’s etc.

Support the Project Manager in ensuring that that mechanisms to monitor the implementation of the project activities is in place and that disaggregated data collection is carried out in a systematic and timely fashion; ensuring that quality data is recorded and analysed.

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.

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.

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).

Provide regular updates and bi-weekly written reports to the project manager, reflecting progress made on the project.

Project data handling

Collects data in the field (paperwork) checks and enters

all relevant data into relevant system(s).

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 sanitation technological options for rural communities in Uganda

Knowledge and experience in rolling out sanitation demand approaches e.g. Community Led Total Sanitation

Knowledge and experience in implementing sanitation supply chain approaches.

Knowledge and experience in behaviour change approaches and able to lead and facilitate participatory formative research with ability to consult women and other vulnerable groups.

Experience in working with subcounty based hand pump mechanics (including developing training manuals and conducting training)

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

Team player with results-oriented attitudes.

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.

Valid riding permit

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; SNV Project Field Officer, Sanitation and Hygiene Jobs in Uganda

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