SHOFCO WASH Program Officer Job 2015

Job Description

Position: WASH Program Officer

Location: Kibera, Nairobi
 

Reports to: Kibera Program Manager
 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
 

Job Purpose: The WASH Program Officer ensures that SHOFCO’s water, sanitation, and hygiene programs are implemented effectively, professionally, and in accordance with the culture and practices of the local population.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing the expansion and day to day management of SHOFCO Water and Sanitation services within Kibera

Playing a lead role in the development of a Water and Sanitation plan for SHOFCO’s Mathare site

Evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of current and future programming in relation to water, sanitation and hygiene promotion in the local context

Monitor and supervise the WASH activities at field level in close collaboration with The Program Manager.

Ensure the proper implementation of action plan, review achievements, constraints, lessons learnt and provide feedback,

Ensure the reporting system is functional and adherence to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting timelines

Identifying and addressing staff capacity building opportunities

Ensuring quality and integrity of implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative systems, and established deadlines

Ensure efficient and effective, workable solutions to on the ground problems

Assisting in the preparation of WASH proposals

Preparing annual activity plans, monitoring progress against annual targets and providing monthly and quarterly reports

Overseeing the WASH monitoring and evaluation systems, in coordination with the M&E department

Collaborating and coordinating with the government, NGOs, on WASH issues at the local and district level

Represent SHOFCO in water coordination meetings and in liaising with other NGOs and local authority

Identify any apparent issues in the WASH project and report immediately, and perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Personal Specification

Proven WASH project implementation and management skills

Experience of drafting and writing project documents or proposals,

Experience in developing linkages with NGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors and other stakeholders

Experience of working in culturally sensitive areas thereby managing circumstances through high level of diplomacy and tact.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English,

Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and analysis,

Strong coordination and negotiation skills with stakeholders,

Proven technical competencies in planning, design and implementation of WASH programmes as well as sound financial skills (e.g., budgeting),

Experience of work with a team in a multi-cultural environment in development settings and good team leadership,

A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive and honest approach to people.

Qualifications

University degree/ Higher Diploma in Public Health

Not less than 2 years’ experience of implementing WASH projects.

Good Project Cycle Management, reporting and documentation skills

Knowledge of International and National Standards/policies governing WASH programmes

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Officer, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries.  

Applications without this information will not be considered. 

DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applications should reach us no later than 12th August 2015.

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