Uganda: Wash Assistants (Water Supply)

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Position Description

Title : Wash Assistant (Water Supply)

Category : E

Location : Kyaka II

Date : 20/03/2018

Duty Station:

This position is based in Kyaka II and will be providing support to the implementation of DRC WASH Program.

General Objectives:

The post refers to a trained DRC staff with vast knowledge of the contextual area of operations and responsible for the day to day running of water systems including but not limited to water quality, borehole repairs, as well as support to other water systems.

General Duties:

• Conduct water quality monitoring with staff, the district and advice accordingly on the quality on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.

• Perform inspection of boreholes, shallow wells and water pumps and other water supply systems to ensure they are operational.

• Assist in major repairs and installation of new materials, supplies, machinery and/or equipment.

• Contribute to mobilization of beneficiary communities to maintain the established/ rehabilitated and protected water sources.

• Participate in preparing daily/ weekly/ monthly/ quarterly/annual highlights and end of year reports.

Coordination and representation:

• Represent DRC at WASH Water Quality Monitoring exercises in the field.

• Ensure integration of WASH activities with other DRC sectors.

• Coordinate with WASH counterparts in Kyaka II in the implementation of common funded projects.

• Ensure good representation and reputation of WASH Sector at all levels.

• Actively participate in internal and external coordination meetings.

Project development:

• Together with the WASH Officer, initiate development of project concepts and proposal documents in respect to Water Quality.

• Develop the project’s M&E tools for monitoring Water Supply.

Project implementation and reporting:

• Ensure water quality control in accordance to Sphere, UNHCR and the Uganda National standards.

• Prepare WASH daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports and timely submission to relevant authorities.

• Execute other duties as signed by the supervisor,

Staff management:

• Work with Community Based Hygiene Promoters and local leaders to ensure proper dissemination of information on water issues to beneficiaries for improvement.

• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.

• Develop and agree on own performance objectives, targets and ensure appraisals are conducted on the set targets as required.

• Conduct daily field visits to support other field staff on implementation of WASH.

Logistics /Finance:

• Support the WASH Officers to monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups on a daily/weekly/ annual basis especially on water quality monitoring.

• Initiate procurements and make follow up with the line supervisor to ensure their execution.

• Contribute to grants management of all WASH projects through management of day to day project expenditures.

Essential:

• Minimum of Diploma in Environment Health Science, Water Engineering or WaSH related course from recognized institution. Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least two years’ experience in implementing Wash project
• Thorough knowledge of Wash national and international standards.
• Strong competence in English literacy
• Proven skills in computer programs (Word, Excel; minimum)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent skills in report writing and meeting dead lines
• Demonstrated ability to work in war conflict areas
• To establish effective working relations with the other team members and other stakeholders.

Competencies

• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
• Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.

Applications should be in English and include the following:

1. A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.

2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

Please send your Cover letter, CV and Academic certificates by email toadministrator@drcuganda.orgby 26^th March 2018 5:00pm clearly indicating position name in the subject line. We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.