Wash and Infrastructure Officer (Cover) At Food for the Hungry

Food for the Hungry (FH) also known as FH Association (FHA) is a global Christian humanitarian relief and development organization that designs, develops, and delivers catalytic solutions so that children, families, and communities can flourish. Collaborating with local actors across sectors, we co-create solutions that build resilience by strengthening mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. In Uganda, we are operational in the following areas; Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Adjumani, Namutumba, and Amudat.

FH Culture:

All we do, and how we do it, seeks to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At FH Association, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.

FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings of on a rolling basis. Wash and Infrastructure Officer Cover

Job Summary:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Director, the Wash and Infrastructure officer (Cover) is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH and emergency related projects ensuring compliance with global, national and FH standards. This role also focuses on promoting community participation and ownership by facilitating effective liaison, coordination, and communication among FH program staff, communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring sustainable project outcomes.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Key Result #1: Technical Support and Facilitation
• Key Result #2 Planning, Reporting and Accountability
• Key Result #3 Coordination and networking
• Key Result #4: Staff Development

Experience

• 3-4 years relevant work experiences in WASH activities at community, health institutions and schools both for emergency and development settings. Experience in emergency related projects
• Appropriate technical skills training and computer software; practical knowledge of AutoCAD is a must.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in water supply /sanitary engineering, Hydrology and civil engineering from a recognized university.
• Post graduate qualification in project management, management, development studies or M&E is an added advantage

  Job Level Specifications

• Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full Agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.
• Demonstrated computer -operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype, google meet and/ or Zoom.
• Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report.
• Understand, respect and practice the set of organization’s shared vision, mission and values, including mutual respect, equity and justice; honesty and transparency; solidarity with the poor and marginalized people, sensitivity to gender and ethnic minority issues, courage of conviction. happiness; humility and Christianity
• To encourage full participation of the partners and beneficiaries, to have power sharing and empowerment for them in the program activities.
• To have the spirit of learning, moving forward and inculcating excellence within the team
• Ability to communicate clearly and demonstration of good interpersonal skills
• Should be an active member of a church and must be willing to live in a spiritual community.
• Ability to work in field conditions.
• Must have team building skills, personnel management skills and child supervision skills.

  Language

  Proficiency in spoken and written English.

  Safeguarding & Protection Clause:

  FH strives to provide an environment free from Sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and Fraud in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against Sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and Fraud. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out with honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat, Anti-Fraud, Safeguarding, and associated policies. Violations of stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.