INTRODUCTION

Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) is affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), a non-profit and ecumenical Christian Organisation operating in more than 70 Countries worldwide to improve people’s living conditions since 1976.

HFHU was established in Uganda in 1982 to help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable shelter. Since then, HFHU has built, rehabilitated, repaired and improved over 40,000 houses in Uganda providing simple and affordable shelter to over 240,000 families. HFHU has also supported over 2,000 youth to acquire vocational skills, and improved access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation; thereby positively impacting the lives of over 1.5 million people.

Habitat for Humanity seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position/Title: Project Officer – Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Supervisor: WASH Specialist
Department: Programs
Location: Busoga Region Field Office – Mayuge

A. POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Officer – WASH will implement field-level WASH interventions in Bukabooli Sub County, Mayuge District, aligning with project targets, Habitat for Humanity Uganda Strategy, and national and partnership standards.

This role requires passion and commitment to spend more time with the community to understand the culture and value system of the community and facilitate them in the required behavioral change.

The job holder will contribute technically to WASH project activities by designing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and documenting progress.

Reporting directly to the WASH Specialist, the Project 2fficer will collaborate closely with the Program MEAL, Finance, and Construction Engineers to ensure effective project delivery.

B. KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Project Planning, Organizing, Coordination and Implementation:
   • Plan, organize, and implement WASH activities at the field level.
   • Develop detailed project plans and track progress.
   • Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.
   • Ensure WASH interventions align with HFHU ongoing projects, District Development Plan (DDP), and sector needs.
   • Integrate safeguarding, gender, and other crosscutting issues in WASH construction activities.
   • Develop checklists and verify that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation by partners and contractors adhere to HFHU quality standards.
2. Community Mobilization and Training:
   • Mobilize community members and Persons of Concern (POCs) for water source ownership and maintenance.
   • Conduct hygiene and sanitation promotion in communities and schools.
   • Lead counterparts and partners in community mobilization and sensitization for WASH activities.
   • Conduct basic and refresher trainings for community-based hygiene and sanitation structures.
3. Hygiene Promotion:
   • Implement hygiene promotion activities in schools and target households using PHAST and CLTS approaches.
   • Develop inclusive hygiene messages and empower school structures for WASH management.
   • Ensure disadvantaged groups such as women, children, and PWDs benefit from WASH interventions.
   • Ensure timely hygiene training and hygiene kit distribution.
4. Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting:
   • Monitor and supervise the construction, usage, and maintenance of WASH facilities
   • Compile monthly, quarterly, and other relevant reports as required.
   • Identify, document, and share lessons learned, best practices and significant change stories from WASH interventions.
5. Partnerships, Collaboration and Resource Mobilization:
   • Promote partnerships with Sub County, District officials, and other HFHU projects.
   • Collaborate and represent the project at various levels, including Sub County, District, and WASH partners.
   • Participate in district-level WASH inter-agency and zonal coordination meetings.
   • Support data provision for proposals, budgets, and activity plans.
   • Participate in concept development for WASH-related grants.
6. Compliance and Risk Management:
   • Adhere to HFHU policies, including safeguarding standards and donor contractual obligations.
   • Identify and escalate potential risks at project, program, and organizational levels.
   • Develop and track project risk management plans and report timely.
7. Additional Requirements:
   •  Perform any other tasks as assigned by the WASH Specialist

C: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

1. Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water and Sanitation, Public Health, Environmental Health or related discipline.
2. Training in project planning and management, community approaches or behavior change.
3. Previous experience in working with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) and Local Governments.
4. At least 3 years of experience in WASH programming, preferably focused on CLTS, CHAST and PHAST approaches.

D: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Strong knowledge and skills in project planning and management.
2. Good budget management skills.
3. Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports. Proposal writing skills.
4. Must be good in both software and hardware WASH and should be conversant with the WASH tools such CITS, CHAST, PHAST. Ability to work under minimum supervision.
5. Experience of representation and ability to represent HFHU effectively in external forums.
6. Fluent in verbal and written communication in English.
7. Must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.
8. Tactfulness, enthusiasm towards assigned tasks, good human relationship skills, integrity, honesty, and the ability to work under pressure to accomplish work tasks within assigned time periods.
9. Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills.
10. Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in WASH technical skills. Computer literacy is needed.
11. Knowledge of GPS mapping software is an added advantage. Practicing gender & cultural diversity.
12. The ability to ride a Motorcycle with a valid class A permit is a MUST.
13. Good knowledge of Microsoft Suite – Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
14. Active support of HFHI values:
    • Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
    • Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
    • Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
15. Safeguarding: HFHU requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children) and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s Code of Conduct.

E: APPLICATION

Habitat for Humanity Uganda is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team, and all applications shall be assessed on their individual merit. However, suitably qualified FEMALE candidates are especially encouraged to apply for this role.

Applications (including cover letter [clearly addressed to: The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, P. O. Box 163027, Plot 1026 Lukadde Road, Kyaliwajjala, Namugongo] and CV as one PDF document and scans of relevant academic documents as one other PDF document with both PDF documents in one zipped folder labelled with the candidate’s name not exceeding 35mb) should be submitted by email to hr@hfhuganda.org before 5:00pm on Monday 16th September 2024.

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted, and any form of canvassing by any candidate shall lead to automatic disqualification from the recruitment process.