Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) Manager

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in  Water Engineering, Water Management, Geology, Civil Engineering or any related field an approved, recognized and reputable university.
  
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology or any related field an approved, recognized and reputable university is an added advantage
  
• Sound training in  water resources management;
  
• Specialized training in improved hygiene promotion approaches i.e. Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Community led   Total Sanitation (CLTS), Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for institutions.
  
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience in WASH development program with government, or reputable non-government organisation with at least
  
• 3 years of supervisory role. Experience with humanitarian organisation is desirable.
  
• Familiar with updated Government Sectoral policies and implementation guidelines
  
• Negotiation and conflict management
  
• Innovation and creatively
  
• Stakeholder management
  
• Commitment to continuous learning
  
•  Communication
  
• Technology awareness
  
• Policy research and development
  
• Change capability and adaptability
  
• Manage resources
  
• Empowering and building trust.
  
• Advanced knowledge   and   understanding   of engineering principles, methods, and techniques within broad area of specialty.
  
• Strong interpersonal and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  
• Ability to provide technical leadership and project management to   engineering   projects   of   high complexity and broad ranging scope.
  
• Ability to adapt and modify engineering techniques and develop original model concepts within area of professional expertise.
  
• Ability to manage and coordinate the work of technical consultants and/or contractors.
  
• Ability to develop and manage project budgets, and to track and project costs using computer spreadsheet techniques.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of allied disciplines and ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams.
  
• Ability to analyse complex engineering problems and devise creative and effective solutions.
  
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling   work assignments.
  
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to run specific software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and basic GIS)
  
• Sound understanding of the project management cycle and related tools
  
• Knowledge of electronic data collection systems and data editing/analysis
  
• Very good knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery.
  
• Strong written and oral  communications skills including ability to write technical documents and give presentations to colleagues in and outside of URCS
  
• Strong knowledge of information sharing tools, and the ability to implement them.
  
• Highly Organised and able to work independently and proactively, with ability to work in team
  
• Overall understanding of budget and finance management
  
• Demonstrated skill in analytical and strategic thinking
  
• Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response.
  

How to Apply:

Please send your filled application form which is downloadable here: 

https://redcrossug.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/3.-URCS-Application-Template-WASH-Manager-August-2024.pdf

 and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms, academic transcripts and certificates should be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:

The Secretary General,

Uganda Red Cross Society,

Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org