JOB DETAILS:

The Project Coordinator, with support from the Deputy Program Manager Acholi is responsible for the day-to-day WASH coordination around the planning and implementation of activities under the project in Kiryandongo refugee settlement and host community in Kiryandongo  District.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

General 

• Support needs assessments, project reviews, and post-project impact assessments as needed and advised;
• Actively participate in preparation of proposals, CN, technical description, and budget development jointly with the project team members .
• Produce detail implementation plan for the WASH component of the project in the host community and refugees. Periodically, update and ensure that progress in accordance with the plan.
• Ensure that WASH projects are implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to goal, objectives, and indicators and in line with ZOA, Ugandan government and donor requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of WASH activities/data and experiences by the local partner and the community structure.
• Conduct regular monitoring and technical support visits to project sites and camps;
• Actively participate in the review of  WASH activity plan, Spending plan and procurement plan and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinates project activities in line with the workplan to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
• Support the Deputy program manager in conducting WASH capacity needs assessment with the local partner organization implementing the wash component of the project

Reporting 

• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
• Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
• Prepare and submit well written success stories;
• Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
• Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
• Representation and coordination with relevant partners in Kiryandongo context on issues around WASH
• Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups;
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings concerning the project.
• Regular coordination with local government actors and relevant district offices; OPM, UNHCR and other NGO partners.
• Contact with other project specific actors, e.g. consultants or service providers.

Human Resource Management 

• Ensure the Hygiene promoters have weekly and monthly targets;
• Conduct weekly or monthly meeting to achieve targets;
• Provide technical support through coaching and mentorship of hygiene promoters for quality implementation of project activities.
• Ensure procurement request are put on system for approval and finance requested accordingly
• Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
• Ensure expenses within outcome 3 are in line with approved budget;
• Provide appropriate codes for expenses.

Accountability

• Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach

Your profile

Identity

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Knowledge & Experience:

• University degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, environmental or public health or other related fields.
• 2 + years’ experience in WASH, preferably in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response) for first degree
• Experience in localization approaches and working with local organizations
• A good command of English, including written reporting and activity reporting
• Experience of working with People with Disabilities is a plus
• Experience working in the refugee settlement context is a plus

Skills:

• High level of networking capacities
• Experience of data analysis software (Arc GIS and SPSS) is an asset
• Experience of Engineering Software (Watercad, Epanet and Auto CAD etc)
• Knowledge of domestic water supply system hydraulic design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
• Able to bridge differences and bring people together from different backgrounds
• Motivated to work independently / self-managing
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
• Self-motivator, able to take initiatives with limited supervision;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license is a MUST.

Attitude/behaviour:

• High level of networking capacities, with interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
• Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
• Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
• High level of integrity
• Motivated to work independently / self-managing
• Be a self-starter