Austrian Red Cross WASH Delegate Jobs in Uganda

Austrian Red Cross WASH Delegate Jobs in Uganda

The Austrian Red Cross (AutRC) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated WASH delegate for Uganda, starting 01.07.2023. The delegate will support the implementation of projects in cooperation with the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) in Nakivale Settlement, South West Uganda. The humanitarian aid project addresses needs in waters supply, sanitation and hygiene and livelihood.

The working station will be in Nakivale Settlement and the town of residence Mbarara. The assignment is limited to one year with a possibility of extension.

Main duties and responsibillities:

Technical support to tender processes and supervision of construction work

Coordinating soft WASH project components (Hygiene promotion, MHM)

Coordinating general project implementation plan with the various URCS teams

Providing guidance on donor regulations on-site to ensure correct implementation by field team

Ensures proper narrative and financial reporting in country

Closely coordinates with URCS implementing team and management

Supports on request URCS WASH team

Closely coordinates with AutRC in-country team

Be part, collaborate and support the AutRC WASH Team in all regions and HQ Vienna

Ensures mainstreaming of crosscutting issues Inclusion, Gender and Diversity (PGI), Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) and Environmental Sustainability across all activities

Profile and skills:

Austrian (or EU) work permit is required

Academic degree in civil engineering or equivalent education in a WASH related

field with focus on water treatment construction work

At least 3 years experience in WASH development - emergency sector, additional experience in e.g. hygiene promotion, menstrual hygiene management is a strong asset

Experience with livelihood activities (agriculture) is an asset

Proven success in project management (including financial and narrative reporting)

Knowledge and expertise in Inclusion, Gender and Diversity; Community Engagement and Accountability and/or Environmental Sustainability is a strong asset

Excellent written and spoken English skills, German and local East African languages are an asset

Experience in the Red Cross- and Red Crescent Movement and experience in Africa are a strong asset

Ability to work independently and in a multi-cultural team

Strong planning and coordination skills

Strong motivation by humanitarian and development work, and high sensitivity to diversity

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Austrian Red Cross WASH Delegate Jobs in Uganda

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