Our Client is a Hygiene Services company looking for an Procurement Assistant.

Location: Uganda

To support the business in the provision of materials and equipment used in operations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

A description of the key responsibilities incumbent in this key post is provided below

Organize all procurement activities relating to request for proposals, sealed bids, and price quotes.Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department/school; identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item.Organize and maintain computerized records containing vendor and bid information.Process requisitions into purchase orders using buy speed and any resulting change orders.Receive, open, screen, log and date stamps bid responses/quotations, mail as required and organize bids for review by the specialist.Maintain and update professional library publications.Perform general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, typing, and data entry, opening mail, and completing and processing standard purchasing forms.Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments as requested; respond to inquiries which do not require the personal attention of the Country Management.Correspond with vendors regarding prices, product availability, and delivery.Respond to inquiries from school staff regarding requisitions, purchase orders, contracts and pricing information.Performs administrative and secretarial duties for a discipline lead, manager, department, and/or business unit under moderate supervision and direction.Coordination of project procurement documentation (reports, correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, supplier queries and data, purchase orders, requisitions etc.) including the preparation, formatting, approval and distribution.Coordinates meetings and logistical details for the project procurement team, including travel, off-site meetings and audio-visual requirements. May attend meetings, record minutes, coordinate catering requests, set-up and clean-up of boardrooms.Data entry, verification and maintenance of an electronic requisitioning system or database.Distribution, maintenance of hard-copy and electronic filing for project procurement records and other files.Organization and prioritization of assignments and taking initiative to follow through on pending items.‘O’ level certificateMinimum  of a CIPS Diploma in Purchasing & Supply  or its equivalent   Minimum 3 to 5 years of administrative/procurement experienceExperience in the hospitality an added advantageIf you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV tojobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Advisor Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan is seeking to recruit a Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Advisor. The successful candidate will be required to provide strategic leadership, advice and support for innovative Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs and engages with various key duty bearers to contribute towards promotion of improved service delivery to right holders. The post holder will also be specifically involved in providing technical advice and support to Plan and other organizations on Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)Participate and contribute regularly through sharing of best practices and Plan Kenya experiences in the Inter Agency Coordinating Committee (ICC) in general and in particular, the Sanitation Technical Working Group and Hygiene Technical Working Group, WESCORD (Water and Environmental Sanitation Coordination Working Group and other WASH related networks.Participate in the Water Sector Reform Platforms and provide information to PUs on the GOK and bilateral financing opportunities.Identify and promote innovative approaches to WASH within Plan and with other key partners.Support documentation and sharing of experiences from innovative WASH programs.Provide periodic strategic technical advice and support to PUs and ensure quality programming in WASHProvide guidance in the design and implementation of WASH baselines, Monitoring and Evaluation activities at Country and PU levels;Participate in PlanWASH network platforms at national, regional and global levels;Capacity building for Plan Kenya staff and Partners in WASH areas of need in line with the new CSPProvide leadership in the CLTS Unit and be a resource in responding to client needstraining, research, M&E and documentation within Kenya and the region.Effective follow-up and support of CLTS activities at PU level - with staff and natural leadersPreparation of grant concept papers and proposalsRepresentation in associated learning and other eventsSupport implementation of grant funded projects (i.e. the NLNO grant - Empowering Self-Help of Rural and Peri-Urban Communities and schools; WSI/AusAid ANO – Improving Community WASH in Kilifi, ACP-EU Water Facility – Improving Access to Water and Sanitation in Matungulu and Masinga Districts, etc.) according to plans and budgetsParticipation in national, regional and international conferences, workshops and other events and networks on WASHParticipation in agreed research and associated documentationMaintain effective networking with the Plan PU Health and WASH focal points, the line Ministry of Water and Irrigation and Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and key NGOs as well as other stakeholders.Educational Qualifications and ExperienceMaster’s degree in Environmental Health and Sanitation/Public Health or equivalent;A registered engineer with a recognized body in Kenya;Experience in CLTS and participatory approaches to community development;3 to 5 years’ experience in participatory program design and monitoring & evaluation;Experience in rural/community water supply engineering/community water supply and sanitation marketing and technology development is desirable;Experience in partnership management and networking.Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.
Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
If you meet the requirements for the above position, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest line manager to http://jobs.plankenya@plan%e2%80%93international.org/ to be received by latest 03rd August 2012. Your email should bear the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject“WASH ADVISOR”.
You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that those who previously applied need not apply again.

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) has been working in South Sudan, and Jonglei State specifically, since 2006. Our main area of expertise is providing WASH services to disadvantaged rural populations through drilling and rehabilitating boreholes, creating sustainable O&M structures, providing hygiene promotion and safe sanitation. PAH is beginning a new WASH project in which we are considerably expanding the EP&R component according to the needs identified primarily in Jonglei State, and all South Sudan in general. PAH is hence looking for a suitable candidate to work as a Community Liaison Officer in the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Team’s primary objective is reacting to WASH crises in Jonglei State. The Emergency Response Team will also organize and/or support distributions of non-food items (NFIs), especially WASH-related. The team will mainly work in Jonglei and will be deployable to other states, if the need arises.

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an individual willing to join in the actions carried out within the PAH Humanitarian and Development Aid as: Hygiene Promoter

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action
Location: primarily Jonglei State; all states of South Sudan
Duration: 11 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects;  starting date: July 2012

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Regular visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:Provision of emergency hygiene promotionPlanning and carrying out needs assessments, baseline surveys that will be WASH-specific with emphasis on hygienic behaviours of the affected populationDesigning of an appropriate approach to hygiene and sanitation promotionProviding support/carrying out NFI distributionsCooperation with local authorities and local communitiesFacilitating appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilitiesRunning documentation and monitoring of interventionsCooperation with Project/ Programme CoordinatorMaintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER TeamKeeping proper records of field expenditures and reporting accordinglyWriting reports from carried out interventions the community and in humanitarian forums, if requestedDegree in Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Community Development or relatedAt least 1 year of practical experience in relevant community development, Hygiene Promotion and/or Public Health; in design, implementation and evaluation of sanitation & hygiene interventionsEmergency response experienceGood planning, organization and reporting skills Very good command of written and spoken EnglishAbility to write clear reportsAbility to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environmentsTeam spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 peopleSelf-starter with a dose of creativityLanguage skills in Arabic/ Nuer and other local languagesExperience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular Ability to use communication technologies: Thuraya / radio Previous work experience in NGOsIf you are interested in applying for this position, please fill the application form, which you can find here:
http://www.pah.h2.pl/aplikacja/index_en.php, please enclose copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers). Applications should be send no later than July 16th 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

FH / Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill in the following vacant position at their Marsabit office:

Title: Water Sanitation& Hygiene (WASH) Program Coordinator

Reporting to: WASH Program Manager

Duty Station: Marsabit Regional Office with frequent travels to project locations

Contract Duration: 3 years

Closing date: 19th September 2011

Job Summary:-

The WASH program Coordinator will lead the technical implementation of the approved FH Water, sanitation and hygiene projects.

Under this role, he/she will be responsible for carrying out the pre implementation technical and social assessments of the different activities including but not limited to; survey and design, planning of field activities and overall technical supervision of WASH activities and assist the program manager in strategy development and fund raising.

Specific Duties

Result 1:- Backstopping on leadership and strategic development for the WASH program

Provide leadership for technical implementation of the WASH FH/K WASH program for staff under him/her.Assist the Program Manager in formulation of the general framework and strategy of the WASH program in including needs assessment for expansion.Assist in the design of monitoring system and strategic assessment of the programResult 2:- Technical support, Communication, reporting and fundraising
Carry out feasibility studies for proposed projectsSurvey, plan, design and produce working drawings.Ensure effective communication with staff, community representatives and relevant stakeholders.Write concept papers and proposals as per the need.Compile and submit to the manager quality drafts reports for donor reporting.Ensure timely and accurate reporting on WASH activities as per the approved work plansDevelop detailed monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and ensure that the planned field activities are followed and targets are met.To supervise and ensure that the WASH staff are fulfilling their assigned rolesTo Assist the manager in provision of capacity building of staff and relevant partners to facilitate implementation of planned activitiesHolder of BSc. In water and environmental engineering,/civil engineering or its equivalent from a reputable institution.A minimum of five years working in community based WASH program in an NGO setting.Practical knowledge in design of community WASH systems.Experience in concept formulation.Excellent report writing skills.Excellent computer skills with hands on planning and design software.Committed to serve the poor in relation to FH/Kenya’s Christian foundation and beliefs.Posses a driving license with at least three years of experience.Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 14978 - 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted (These are urgent positions and short listing will be done on first received basis.

Interviews will also be conducted at short notice.

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