Officer, Program Implementation

The Role
The Officer, Program Implementation – Safe Water Now Position is primarily a field-based position, which plays an important role in the expansion of Chlorine Dispensers/Inline Chlorination (ILC) program in delivering safe water and hygiene knowledge in the target communities. The Officer, Program Implementation-Safe Water Now position is based at a field office and reports to the Associate, Area Coordinator – Safe Water Now.

Direct reports – None

Responsibilities

• Field execution of chlorine dispenser/ILC and related activities in the target communities.
• Conduct local government/stakeholders’ meetings with guidance from the associate area coordinator.
• Performs water point nominations/verification surveys to obtain viable water points lists for chlorine dispenser and ILC.
• Conduct community sensitization/awareness meetings and mobilize positive community participation in the program.
• Supervise chlorine dispenser and ILC water points by ensuring masons/plumbers/technicians adhere to the installation guidelines/protocols/designs.
• Conduct education meetings at installed water points (dispensers and ILC water points) to sensitize the household users on gadget utilization to prevent waterborne diseases.
• Select and train community volunteers – promoters that will be responsible for the water points as liaison people between the program and the community.
• Developing weekly work plans and prepare feedback reports for field activities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Associate, Area Coordinator-Safe Water Now.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Conduct meetings and awareness in target communities
• Expansion and scaling of safe water programs (Chlorine dispensers and ILC)
• Conduct school campaigns
• Health Centre visits

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social sciences and Community Development or related courses, Public Health, Project management or equivalent

• Motor cycle/motor vehicle riding skills with a valid driving license is an added advantage
• 1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
• Good language skills in English is a must. Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage (including Lugisu, Luganda, Lusoga, among others)
• Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically open data kit (ODK) and survey CTO are preferred
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
• Passion to work in a rural community setting and willingness to use a motorcycle in the field (riding or being ridden)
• Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field-based assignments in other regions
• Self-driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines
• Basic leadership skills in managing people, working with communities and teams
• Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
• Positive attitude to work and develop in a fast-paced work environment
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel competency
• Ability to multitask and manage difficult situations with tact
• Able to work and solve problems independently

Working conditions
The official working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. However, this job requires a flexible person as one may work beyond official working hours including weekends. In addition, the job holder may be given an assignment within a short period of time. This job is physically demanding so good physical and mental health are key.