Water –
(Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Position:Environmental Specialist: Water –
(Potential Future Position Per Bid)

Location:Uganda

Duration: Unknown (Could be short term or
multi-year)

Reports to: Country Director

About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading
global humanitarian organization and home to teams of humanitarian
activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the
world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and
communities on the front-lines, R
I innovatively bridges the gap between
immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: The individual is responsible for
providing technical support to program implementation in one or more of the
following technical areas and other related areas as appropriate: Social Impact
Reduction, Mitigation, and Management, Promotion of Green Businesses and Green
Certifications, Environmental Health and Vector Control, Urban Sanitation and
Hygiene Service Delivery, Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery,
Epidemiology, Toxicology, and Hygiene Behavior Change.

Position Responsibilities
and Duties:

Serve as the primary point of contact with RI’s Country
Director with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters
relating to water program issues.
Lead specific studies and assessments if required.
Provide direct technical support in one or more of the
areas indicated in the position summary.
Oversee and manage staff working for the program and provide
guidance to staff on issues related to program implementation.
Establish and maintain systems for program operations in
accordance with RI policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications &
Requirements:

This position demands a dynamic
individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and
fast paced environment and who has:

Solid background and knowledge of USAID Rules and
Regulations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking,
and strategic planning skills required.
Professional proficiency in Swahili preferred.
Professional proficiency in English speaking, reading,
and writing required.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities,
deadlines, & tasks efficiently
Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness
with strong attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability
to think critically and creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience,
diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be
capable of working both individually and as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful
environment. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work
irregular hours.

The position requires a minimum
number of years of relevant professional experience along with degree(s)
relevant to the position summary as follows:

Minimum of eight years of relevant professional
experience required if applicant has received Ph.D.
Minimum of ten years of relevant professional
experience, if applicant has received an A.B.D. or J.D.
Minimum of twelve years of relevant professional
experience, if applicant has received M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.
Minimum of fifteen years of relevant professional experience,
if applicant has received A B.S., B.S., or B.A.
Minimum of twenty years of relevant professional
experience, if applicant has received less than a Bachelor’s degree.

Cover Letter Required:

To apply, please submit a cover
letter with your resume containing the following information:

Number of years of relevant technical experience
Degrees
Number of years of experience in International
Development
Countries worked in and number of years in the following
regions:
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Middle East
Other
Languages proficiency in Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
For each language, please state your level of proficiency using the
following codes:
Language
Speaking Proficiency Level
Reading Proficiency Level
Writing Proficiency
Level 0 – No Proficiency
Level 1 – Elementary Proficiency
Level 2 – Limited Working Proficiency
Level 3 – Professional working proficiency
Level 4 – Full professional proficiency
Level 5 – Native or bilingual proficiency