Sociologist Job Vacancy in Uganda at Ministry of Water and Environment

About this jobApplications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following posts now available in the Water and Sanitation Development Facility Component (WSDF) of the Ministry of Water and Environment. The WSDF component has regional branches in South Western Uganda (Mbarara), Northern Uganda (Lira), Eastern Uganda (Mbale) and Central Uganda (Wakiso). Appointments will be on a two-year contract term subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance. Candidates may be posted to any of the Regional offices and will be required to frequently carry-out field trips in the area of coverage.

Project Background:
The Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF) is a funding mechanism of the Ministry of Water and Environment for water and sanitation investments at community level. The activities implemented under the Water-and Sanitation Development Facility Programme include water supply infrastructure development (new investment, rehabilitation, and major extensions), a comprehensive software and sanitation promotion programme in small towns and rural growth centres.

SOCIOLOGIST (1 Vacancy)
Reports to: Community Development Specialist

Duties and responsibilities:
• Carry out training and advocacy at community level on hygiene and sanitation matters.
• Coordinate the preparation for community inception meetings.
• Prepare and carrying out sensitization programmes to stakeholders at District level on utilization and maintenance of water schemes and sanitation issues.
• Participate in mobilization of communities with a view of ensuring their involvement in and ownership of water schemes being developed.
• Participate in preparation of monthly and quarterly work plans and performance reports thereof for the management’s consideration.
• Ensure the integration of gender issues during the project implementation and management.
• Collaborate with NGOs and other actors in the region to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in allocation of resources during the project implementation.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job requirement
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor of Arts Degree, with Sociology as a one of the major subjects, from a recognized University/ Institution.

Experience:
• At least two years as sociologist in water related field.
• Knowledge and experience in gender analysis will be an added advantage.

How to apply
Applications and Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of academic and professional qualifications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, P. O. Box 20026, Kampala and should reach his office not later than 29th April 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.