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Job Title: Regional
Water and Sanitation Advisor (1657)
Career categories: Management
Country: Uganda
City: based in Kampala
Organisation: Samaritan's Purse
Theme: Water Sanitation Hygiene
Job years of
experience: 5-10 years
Global - Samaritan’s Purse is growing!
The Regional Water and Sanitation Advisor (1657) will report
to the Senior Water and Sanitation Advisor and assist in the overall water,
sanitation and hygiene (WASH) efforts of Samaritan’s Purse
(SP).
This advisor will specifically focus on disaster relief, as
well as training and capacity building of SP WASH field staff in monitoring,
reporting of, and compliance with donor regulations.
This position will be based in Uganda, but will support our
offices globally. Travel may be up to 30-40% of the time to support both field
and disaster relief activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support WASH disaster relief efforts, traveling to the
field, as necessary. Research and test water treatment technologies that could
be implemented in the field. Assist logistics in prepositioning WASH relief
items.
• Assist with visits to field projects and provide
assessments/reports of current efforts. Work with field staff to integrate the
spiritual aspects into each WASH intervention. Provide technical backstopping
for WASH projects as needed. Consult with field offices on specific technical
issues related to water, sanitation and hygiene programming, baseline surveys, monitoring
and assessments. Build capacity of WASH staff in the field.
• Write and/or review WASH portions of grant proposals. Work
closely with Regional Directors (RDs), Country Directors (CDs) and Program
Development Department (PDD) staff in project development. Actively pursue
grant/funding opportunities in current fields.
• Drive WASH program
tracking and standardization by developing quality control and monitoring
systems for all WASH projects. Develop and maintain database of WASH projects
and statistics. Engage in sharing best practices (through providing training or
resources) with staff while maintaining excellence in the WASH sector.
• Attend daily
morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its
donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong
Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the
general public.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional,
or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a
consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental or
Water Engineering or related field.
• One year of college level Biblical studies strongly
preferred.
• 5-10 years related
experience living and working in developing countries; demonstrated success in
cross-cultural situations.
• Expert knowledge
and skills in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene as well as experience and expertise
in community relations, mobilization, and sector training.
• High level of both
written and verbal communication skills is critical to supporting staff in the
field; must be able to write and/or provide constructive feedback on grant
proposals.
• Willingness to live
and work in very basic conditions for up to several weeks at a time.
• The desire and ability to mentor WASH field staff; build
their technical and program management capabilities as well as encourage them
spiritually.
• Experience in the grant/award process, a working knowledge
of donor agency requirements and a working knowledge of logical frameworks and
standard indicators is a plus.
• Must be attentive
to detail.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position can accommodate a family.
Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization
providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since
1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war,
poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing
God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church
worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded
in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and
share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with
Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s
kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as
the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity -
Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith
- Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
How to apply:
In order to apply, please go to
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/, click on
"International Positions," click on "Regional Water and
Sanitation Advisor (1657)" and click on "Apply Now" at the
bottom of the page.
Job ID: #578188, Closing date: 31 Jul 2013
