World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.” We are now seeking for qualified persons willing to share in our vision to join the team in the following position.
Position: WASH Program Manager
Reports to: Programme Development Director
Project: Uganda Water Sanitation & Hygiene Project (UWASH)
Location: Kampala (Local position for Ugandan nationals only)
Reports to: Programme Development Director
Project: Uganda Water Sanitation & Hygiene Project (UWASH)
Location: Kampala (Local position for Ugandan nationals only)
Purpose of the position:
To provide leadership and overall program management as well as representing the WASH sector at Strategic level within World Vision Uganda and also projecting our position at the national level.
Key responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for managing and motivating a large team of supervisory and technical staff insuring they work efficiently and effectively
- Representation and advocacy for WVU WASH programming at National Level forum, strategically positioning the organization for portfolio expansion
- Ensure that activities are leading to the desired project outcomes and that they are being implemented according to the project document and within WV International guidelines regulations
- Work in close collaboration with the Integrated Programmes and Quality Assurance Directors to ensure the project is working towards fulfilling the WVU National Strategy and is implemented in harmony with Area Development Programme management
- Ensure the M&E system is effective in delivering information for close monitoring and control of the project
Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program design, implementation, M&E, research and policy, and strategy development.
- A Masters degree (preferred) in Water and Sanitation engineering, Public Health or any other closely related technical field.
- Skills in resource mobilisation including proposal writing, report writing, networking and representation. Strong interpersonal communication skills, and excellent written and analytic skills.
- Knowledge of WASH sector policies and guidelines e.g the National Water policy.
- Knowledge in water, hygiene and sanitation participatory methodologies like PHAST, CLTS, Sanitation Marketing, Behaviour Change Communication and other related innovative hygiene and sanitation approaches (incl. sanitation value chain) that are necessary for the promotion of hygiene and sanitation interventions at scale.
- In sympathy with christian values.
How to apply:
Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email towvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist - Recruitment and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday 17th May, 2013
(Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)
We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
This position is open to Ugandan Nationals ONLY
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