WASH Project Officers

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Water and Sanitation (WASH) Project Officer will support the Project Manager in the implementation of the activities in the following areas:

Provision of Advisory Services

• Contribute to the development of sustainable and affordable water service provision; ensuring that the O&M and regulatory frameworks are strengthened by building capacities at all levels, with the enhanced inclusion of women.
• Strengthen the capacity of existing water users within the target regions to re-gain access to previously non-functional water facilities, through improved management, improved reliability of supply and improved facility repairs.
• Strengthen the capacity of political leadership, selected local government structures/ institutions to improve access to and sustainability of rural water services. Ensure that both district and sub-county technical personnel will be supported to implement their roles in O&M systems within the local communities.
• Follow up on the Water Source Committees (WSC’s) and Sub-Country Water Supply and Sanitation Supply Boards (SWSSB’s); while ensuring that established WSC’s and SWSSB’s receive the necessary organizational development.
• Support the Hand Pump Mechanic Associations (HPMAs) in the development and implementation of their business plans; including the acquisition of contracts and will work on the supply chain aspects of O&M and link the HPMs to the Area Service Provider (ASP).
• Facilitate contacts between WASH stakeholders (sector institutions, service providers, funding agencies, private sector organizations, etc.).
• Contribute to the budgeting, planning, programmatic processes and financial management of the project activities within the target area.
• Provide regular updates and bi-weekly written reports the Project Manager.
• Provide coaching and mentoring of program personnel; consultants; partners and stakeholders on the relevant program strategies and implementation techniques.
• Advise on the strategic development of the project and actively participate in the drafting and implementation of strategies and work plans and reports.
• Analyse project environment, identify any threats and suggest appropriate strategies to management

• Additional Requirement

  • Result oriented: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
  • Initiative: The ability to recognise and create opportunities and to act accordingly. Rather starting something than waiting passively for it to happen.
  • Flexibility: The ability to change one’s behavioural style and/or views in order to achieve a set goal.