Insieme si può
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Insieme Si Puo’ – ISP in Africa, is a non-profit making organization based in Uganda since 1983, it has two territorial offices in Kampala and Moroto, in Karamoja. The mission focuses on improving the quality of life of the country’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups by empowering them to identify and solve challenges and problematics related to their basic needs, related to health, the social and economic sphere, education, human development, the environment.
MISSION: improving the quality of life of the country’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups by empowering them to identify and solve challenges and problematics related to their basic needs, related to health, the social and economic sphere, education, human development, the environment.
ISP carries out emergency and development cooperation projects that guarantee food, water, school, vocational training, human development, health, female empowerment, support a distance.
Vacancy description
ISP is seeking to recruit a qualified and well experienced WASH trainer to support the implementation of the project: ALL IN ONE – integrated actions in the health, sanitation, and livestock sector to respond to epidemic-prone diseases with a One Health approach. He/She will be based in Moroto, with frequent visits to other locations within the project areas, in Karamoja Sub-Region. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other Field staff, consortium partner organizations & the Project Manager.
Project: ALL IN ONE – integrated actions in the health, sanitation, and livestock sector to respond to epidemic-prone diseases with a One Health approach
Position Title: WASH trainer – Moroto
Experience required: 8 years minimum
Education: Degree/Diploma in Water Engineering, Public Health or related fields
Languages: English proficiency – Karimojong native speaker
Desirable: previous experiences in the non-profit sector and in Karamoja region
Job brief: dynamic and proactive WASH expert with a strong interest in development intervention with agro-pastoral communities, addressing issues of WASH, domestic animal health, and human health; to support the design and implementation of a three-years project based on ONE HEALTH approach.
The trainer is a technical figure with expertise in the field of WASH; has excellent mediation and communication skills and a deep and accurate knowledge of the area of intervention.
The WASH trainer should:
- Support ISP and partners’ staff in WASH related activities when required;
- Provide trainings/refresher courses on WASH good practices (washing hands with soap and water and promoting the fight against open defecation);
- Creation/rehabilitation of Water User Committees in 70 Manyatta;
- Monitoring on knowledge and use of good hygienic practices at community level
- Prepare and submit timely progress reports including any obstacles affecting project implementation
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
Duration: 6 months contract (renewable upon performance and funds’ availability)
Location: Moroto with frequent field missions in other Districts of Karamoja
Deadline: 21st January 2024
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates can send their applications together with detailed CVs with 3 references, cover letter and academic transcripts and certificates to the following link:
https://forms.gle/BN4WuN9Lwo4DcyGv8
Only applications received through the online form will be taken into consideration
Important: ISP has a zero-tolerance policy towards SEAH and is not willing to employ any person who has been found guilty of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment. Reference check will be done to find out the applicant’s performance from the previous employer.
Please note: This vacancy is being reposted for a second round of applications.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide criminal clearance records.
Applicants with any criminal record including sexual exploitation and abuse will not be shortlisted.
Ladies are encouraged to apply for this position.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Deadline: 21 Jan 2024