Uganda Red Cross Society Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) Supervisor Jobs

Uganda Red Cross Society Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) Supervisor Jobs




Job Purpose:

  • The Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) Supervisor will be responsible to oversee, plan and manage the operations of the FSTP at Imvepi Refugee Settlement to ensure a comprehensive and effective management system is in place.

  • The role shall include establishing and defining the objectives as well as goals of the National Society at the FSTP; working with staff and volunteers to help implement the guiding policies of waste disposal and evaluating the actual success of waste management plans following implementation.

  • The FSTP Supervisor will be pivotal in business case of the plant, protecting the environment and minimizing the impact of waste disposal and handling processes.

  • He/She should have an interest in the environment and an awareness of the current and future sustainability issues.

  • The position holder, with support from the URCS Disaster Risk Management Director and the Austrian RC through the FSTP Committee will be required to implement the proposed set of activities for improved WASH/Waste services delivery at the FSTP within the Imvepi Refugee Settlement and host communities of Terego district. With support from technical support teams, s/he will manage, lead, and gradually
    strengthen the capacity of other team members at the FSTP, consisting of other staff, volunteers, and community members, to enable the team to manage the waste management centre operations self-sufficiently.


    Key Result Areas Principal Accountabilities

    Strategic planning and Management

  • Lead and support the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) project implementation and accountability including adherence to specific procedures, financial methods, and related costs pertaining to waste management services and environmental compliance.

  • Oversee the Business case and sustainability plan of the FSTP

  • Ensure national, state/local environmental standards are met and adhered to.

  • Ensure a regular flow of information and communication with the URCS Director DRM, the Austrian Red Cross, and relevant stakeholders through the FSTP Steering Committee.

  • Ensure adequate manning of the FSTP and all its components in close coordination with the FSTP Steering Committee and through the URCS Arua Branch Office.

  • Promotes the quality of operations based on timely response, effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance according to adequate standard operating procedures and management policies.

    Coordination, advocacy and representation

  • Attend and represent URCS in relevant WASH coordination meetings in West Nile and as required.

  • Liaise and coordinate with authorities, OPM, UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF, WASH partners, district authorities and other relevant stakeholders in consultation with FSTP Steering Committee on waste management related topics.

  • Liaise with the URCS WASH Partners within the RCRC Movement to assure technical knowledge management in waste management and recycling topics.

  • Coordinate with other technical staff in other Directorates to ensure a common approach, synergy and sharing of information.

    Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant Operations Management

  • Review the existing & establish operational, sampling and testing protocols for the FSTP together with the laboratory Officer.

  • Educate, train, and inform staff & volunteers on the required FSTP management practices.

  • Apply an efficient waste hierarchy model, apply waste management options on re-use, reduce, recover, recycle, and dispose of waste materials, and manage sub projects like briquette making, plastic and metals recycling etc.

  • Forecast and submit financial and operational requirements (tools, equipment, and consumables) for the smooth operations of the entire FSTP and coordinate these with URCS.

  • Produce appropriate documentation required to track, move, label, and timely report on FSTP initiatives and waste management.

  • Ensure relevant level of industry specific knowledge and key developments are adopted and operationalised in the FSTP.

  • Ensure that all data and information of the FSTP is updated, well organized and easily accessible.

  • Ensure that lessons learnt and best practice of the FSTP are capitalized.

  • Provide technical guidance and support on-site regarding operation and maintenance, upgrade, upscale and safety topics.

  • Technically support and implement investments through the FSTP Steering Committee aimed at improving the performance of the FSTP

    Resource Mobilization and partnerships

  • Participate in the development of new proposals to scale up successful WASH innovations in line with the Disaster Risk Management Strategy.

    Performance Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (PMER)

  • Ensure that all activities are monitored, and that key performance indicators are reported on a regular basis to ensure that the objectives are achieved.

  • Establish and support quality service standards, aims, objective and measurable outcomes (MEAL) as well as building upon URCS monitoring and evaluation and ensuring best practice.

  • Design proper project accounting and impact tracking tools and systems for the programme reporting.

    Qualifications/requirements

    Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

  • Education Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Bio-Systems Engineering, Water Engineering, or any related field from an approved, recognized and reputable university.

    Essential Experience

  • Minimum of Five (5) years’ professional experience in implementing & Managing WASH projects; two (2) of the years with supervisory responsibilities;

  • Experience in a sewage treatment plant with focus on Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant Management is desired.

  • Education/Training in recycling/end-use of faecal and solid waste management and recycling is an asset.

  • Core Competencies

  • 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.

  • Knowledge and Skills

  • High level of integrity

  • Working knowledge with Private sector/state cooperation/government especially in water and sanitation involving waste management

  • Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to run specific related software.

  • Sound understanding of the project management cycle and related tools.

  • Knowledge of electronic data collection systems and data editing/analysis.

  • Knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery is an asset.

  • Familiar with present Government, WHO and FAO standards regarding wastewater management and discharge /recycling guidelines.

  • Able to lead and implement tasks and project activities independently.

  • Skilled in technical management, time management of projects and tasks and in technical guidance for project teams.

  • Ability too Independently monitoring and steering effective operations of a waste management system.

  • Being able to work with different stake holders, also remote, and to incorporate their technical guidance in the processes.

  • Strong demonstrated skill working with external partners and bringing several stakeholders together for a common goal, sensitivity to cross cutting aspects of gender, environment, and disability inclusion.

  • Good initiative, strong decisiveness, and self-motivated, to work with minimal supervision.

  • Proactive and immediate communication of issues and difficulties experienced to enable quick response.

  • Good interpersonal skills and working relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.

  • High level of diplomacy and negotiation skills as well as Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Adherence to integrity and Professional ethics and good financial management skills in line with URCS policies and guidelines.

  • Good analytical and reporting skills.

  • High flexibility regarding movements, working days and hours.

  • Able to adapt to emergencies and the particularities of the emergency response context.

  • A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.



    How to Apply

    Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms, academic transcripts and certificates should be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org

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