Job Description

Project Officer-WASH

15557-14N30061

Africa Ghana

Diaso

Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH)

Fixed term, Full-time

20-Jan-20

International Role – No – Only National applicants will be considered.

1-2 Years

Project Officer -WASH

To coordinate, facilitate implement and monitor WASH projects within the Area Programme through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of the communities.

Key Responsibilities

-Carry out needs assessment and reviews in communities to determine development interventions that are required.

-Coordinate the preparation of WASH projects plans and budgets within the cluster.

-Ensure availability of qualitative and quantitative WASH data and information for input into Horizon and CWBT report.

-Build capacity of Development Facilitators, volunteers, communities, Church and Government partners and other partners in WASH issues.

-Participate in children mapping and monitoring processes in communities to ensure participation of children and their families in APs activities this includes Registered Children and the most vulnerable).

-Facilitate communication between RC and their sponsors and ensure that Sponsorship Key Performance indicators are met in the different APs forming the cluster.

-Participate in RC registering, monitoring and data processing for marketing.

-Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in WASH projects and their impact areas within the cluster.

-Facilitate and report (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually) on WASH activities, outputs and outcomes in ADPs communities.

-Ensure representation of WV Area Programme at District and Regional events related to WASH.

Education / Work Experience / Skills

-Degree in hydrogeological engineering, Social Science, Public Health, Project Management or any related field.

-Three years’ experience in working in the WASH Sector

-Deep understanding of community-based approaches, including clear involvement of children, women and People with Disabilities in hygiene promotion.

-Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

-Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.

-Proven ability to communicate on WASH topics with diverse groups.

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

-Ability to support in the development and roll out of WASH programs/projects.

-Good development and facilitation skills, including catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups/ partners.

-Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to listen to others.

-Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in rural communities.

-Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.

-Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and key partners.

-Experience in community entry and mobilization and development facilitation.

-Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills.

-Monitoring, reporting and proposal writing skills

Perform other duties as required