World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice in over 40 districts of Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does 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.” World Vision Uganda is seeking to hire qualified persons to fill the following positions.
Position: Hygiene and Sanitation Officer
(1 position)
Reports to: Regional Coordinator WASH
Duty station: Gulu
Project: Uganda Water Sanitation & Hygiene (UWASH)
Purpose of the position: To give technical support and capacity building to the sanitation and hygiene issues in the Region and to network the sector with various stakeholders to achieve the World Vision’s project objectives.
Major responsibilities:
• Develop hygiene awareness training and roll out plan and ensure that it is implemented
• Work with the respective teachers of every targeted school in carrying out hygiene activities in the schools and the community
• Cultivate linkage with the relevant institutions and programs (Ministry of Health, District Health Service, District Education Office, WASH and Health working groups at District level), in accordance to the WVU policies
• Participate in the development of strategies for long term or additional interventions, including preparation of new proposals.
• Compile and submit hygiene and sanitation reports to the Regional Coordinator and other partners where applicable
Job requirement
Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
• A degree in Public Health from a recognised University
• Experience in implementing health, and WASH related activities of not less than two years, preferably within an NGO
• Very strong facilitation and communication skills
• Good Computer skills and ability to write technical reports
How to apply
How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to wvujobs@wvi.org. Kindly indicate the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
Note: All applications must be sent by email to the Human Resource Manager.
(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
Deadline for receiving the applications is: Friday 7th October, 2011
We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
