WASH Project Officer, Africa – Ghana at World Vision 139 views0 applications


Project Officer -WASH

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

The Package

  • The position is based in Kintampo Cluster with regular level of d omestic travels.
  • The position comes with an attractive salary package.
  • S/He reports to the Kintampo Cluster Manager.

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 ADPs 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 cluster office at District and Regional events related to WASH where World Vision is invited and report on them to the cluster programmes manager.

Education / Work Experience / Skills

  • Degree in hydrogeology, and/or engineering, behavioral 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

More Information

  • Job City Accra
  • This job has expired!
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It was founded in 1950 by Robert Pierce as a service organization to meet the emergency needs of missionaries. In 1975 development work was added to World Vision's objectives.

It is active in more than 90 countries with a total revenue including grants, product and foreign donations of $2.79 billion (2011).

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Project Officer -WASH

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

The Package

  • The position is based in Kintampo Cluster with regular level of d omestic travels.
  • The position comes with an attractive salary package.
  • S/He reports to the Kintampo Cluster Manager.

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 ADPs 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 cluster office at District and Regional events related to WASH where World Vision is invited and report on them to the cluster programmes manager.

Education / Work Experience / Skills

  • Degree in hydrogeology, and/or engineering, behavioral 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
2017-07-30

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