EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
About us
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives. In Uganda, we implement programmes in five thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Child Poverty, Health and Nutrition in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 220 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential.
Save the Children Uganda Country Office is looking to recruit for the following positions:
Project Officer WASH (1 Position); Arua
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be responsible for the direct supervision of WASH infrastructure - construction and rehabilitation within vulnerable communities targeted by Save the Children. The post is specifically oriented towards the WASH Emergency response in the context of the refugee crisis in the refugee settlement, and special attention will be made on the integration of the WASH sector in other core sectors of Save the Children such as nutrition, health, education and child protection.
Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;
- Minimum of a Degree in Water and Sanitation supply management, or a relevant discipline. Additional or post graduate qualification in Engineering or Water and Sanitation systems is an added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years working experience in handling WASH generally and in emergency situations or conflict/post conflict situations in a reputable organization, preferably an international NGO
- Ability to speak local language and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage
General specifications applicable to all positions;
- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application information;
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisorsto uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Important to note:
- Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.
Application closes on 31st July 2015 at 5:00pm.
