Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist Job at Living Water International (LWI) - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist

 

Jobs at:
Living Water International (LWI)

Deadline of this Job:
12:00hrs on 28th March 2019  

Duty Station:
Kampala , Uganda , East Africa , 00256 , UG

Summary
Date Posted: 23rd March 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: UGX , Value: 1500000 , Minimum: 1050000 , Maximum: 4500000 , Period: MONTH

 

JOB DETAILS:

WHO WE ARE
Living Water International (LWI) exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water” – the gospel of Jesus Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water provides safe drinking water, Community Mobilisation & Gospel Proclamation, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion to communities in Latin America, Asia and Across Africa. Currently we are in over 19+ Countries worldwide.
LWI UGANDA PROGRAM
LWI Uganda runs an integrated WASH program in South Western Uganda working in the districts of Kiruhura, Ibanda and Mayuge. LWI Uganda been operating in Uganda since 2009 providing safe clean water, Christian Witness, Sanitation and Hygiene services and Capacity building of communities in operation & maintenance of wells. Our water team has also installed alternative water points in several districts of Uganda besides drilling Northern Uganda by 2021.
SANITATION, HYGIENE ASSISTANCE FOR REFUGEES (SHARE) PROGRAM
The SHARE program will deliver high-quality holistic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nakivale, Oruchinga, Rwamwanja and Kyaka II settlements in South Western Uganda. SHARE will improve health outcomes of the refugees and host communities through: community) in sustainable management of water and sanitation services in Nakivale, Oruchinga through: a) increased adaption of appropriate hygienic practices; b) increased access to and use of improved sanitation and water products/services c) strengthened capacity of the local structures (church and Rwamwanja and Kyaka II settlements), South Western Uganda. These interventions will be implemented at the household level and at local institutions including schools, health facilities, churches, mosques and marketplaces.
LWI Uganda therefore seeks to recruit competent, motivated and qualified Ugandan Specialists for this anticipated SHARE program in Uganda in the following positions:
Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist:
S/he will be responsible for effective delivery of sanitation and hygiene services of the program; provide technical leadership to design and implement behavior change, community led total sanitation, children’s hygiene and sanitation training to build the capacity of schools and communities to adapt proper hygiene practices; Ensure strict adherence to standards, policies and approaches in sanitation and hygiene; Document and share good practices for sanitation and hygiene within the organization, stakeholders and its partners..

Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred) in a field related to above sectors/professions.
• 10 years relevant working experience in a field related to above sectors/professions
• Strong technical working knowledge and skills in a specific sector/profession is mandatory.
• Extensive experience working with government officials, donors and private sector stakeholders.
• Experience of managing and implementation of programs in an emergency context is preferred.
• Prior experience with US government funded programs is preferred.

 

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Job application procedure
All interested applicants with the relevant requirements should submit a one-page application cover letter explaining your interest and how your current position has prepared you for this challenge along with an updated C.V, 4 pages maximum (no certificates at this stage) to: lwiugandarecruitment@water.cc , Attn: HR & Administration Manager by 12:00hrs on 28th March 2019. Please note that due to the urgency of the positions, shortlisting and interviews may happen as C. Vs come. Also, note that if suitable candidates are identified, positions may be filled before the deadline. LWI Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.
For further information on our work, please refer to our website: www.water.cc

 

Job Info
Job Category: Corporate / Organisation Specialist jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  12:00hrs on 28th March 2019
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Posted: 23-03-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-03-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-03-2064
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