WASH Officer job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? we have an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated individual to join our mission of ‘zero hunger on a healthy planet’: of empowering vulnerable youth and contributing to sustainable livelihoods. Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest non-profits, private aid organizations with no political or religious affiliations. Founded in 1962, WHH works in 37 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe, reaching the most vulnerable people with lifesaving humanitarian and long-term development interventions. Our vision is “a world in which all people can exercise their right to a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty’

We have worked in Uganda since 1986, in partnership with the Government of Uganda, national and local NGOs. Together, WHH runs programmes in six sub-regions; West Nile, Karamoja, Teso; Central, Rwenzori and Southwestern. Our programmes focus on strengthening food systems and nutrition, climate resilience, economic empowerment and youth skills development, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), as well as women’s empowerment, ending gender-based violence (GBV) and promotion of gender equality and social inclusion, and humanitarian response.

As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles, and all our work is led by six core values: Accountability, Courage, Respect, Transparency, Commitment and Curiosity.

Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!

Responsibilities or duties

• Raise WASH profile of target area by implementing relevant approaches to improve hygiene and sanitation effectively.
• Strongly mobilize the community about WASH prospectus through regular field visits.
• Conduct quality health, hygiene and sanitation sessions in communities to ensure that target populations are mobilized and adequately informed regarding health and hygiene issues related to water supply, sanitation and solid waste disposal.
• Conduct training of selected community activists, for instance VHTs, Hygiene promoters, opinion leaders and teachers, to enable them to conduct onward sessions to target communities.
• Promote WASH Clubs in Schools, using participative approaches.
• Link WASH to other sectors, such as education and nutrition.
• Promote campaigns for family latrines.
• Form and train Water user Committees.
• Promote waste management activities.
• Promote Menstrual Hygiene Management among girls and women in the community and schools.
• Participate in coordination meetings within WHH, partners, interagency plus on District and Sub-County level (in agreement with their supervisor).
• Represent WHH in meetings and conferences, if designed by their superior.
• Organize WASH related events effectively and efficiently
• Support, on request of the Supervisors, WASH activities of WHH outside of the project area.
• Implement the agreed work plan, as far as the Employee is addressed, by quality performance and according to the time planning.
• Support the elaboration of visibility measures and the accompanying communication channels
• Support the technical team in their project-related work and the reporting duties in particular

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• University Degree in public health, social science, community development or other relevant field(s)
• Good command of English. Knowledge of local languages, e.g. Ateso and/or Nga ’Karamojong are an asset
• Able to work in difficult conditions, independently and in a team.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and resilience skills are very important
• Experience in community mobilization, training and use of participatory methodologies
• Experience in supervising and mentoring other staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Valid motorcycle riding permit
• Team player with high integrity and honesty.

Experience needed

• At least 3 years of practical hands – on experience in water treatment and supply, sanitation, public health.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 5 Months. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Katakwi, Uganda. The position is paid according to SG4.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.

• Raise WASH profile of target area by implementing relevant approaches to improve hygiene and sanitation effectively.
• Strongly mobilize the community about WASH prospectus through regular field visits.
• Conduct quality health, hygiene and sanitation sessions in communities to ensure that target populations are mobilized and adequately informed regarding health and hygiene issues related to water supply, sanitation and solid waste disposal.
• Conduct training of selected community activists, for instance VHTs, Hygiene promoters, opinion leaders and teachers, to enable them to conduct onward sessions to target communities.
• Promote WASH Clubs in Schools, using participative approaches.
• Link WASH to other sectors, such as education and nutrition.
• Promote campaigns for family latrines.
• Form and train Water user Committees.
• Promote waste management activities.
• Promote Menstrual Hygiene Management among girls and women in the community and schools.
• Participate in coordination meetings within WHH, partners, interagency plus on District and Sub-County level (in agreement with their supervisor).
• Represent WHH in meetings and conferences, if designed by their superior.
• Organize WASH related events effectively and efficiently
• Support, on request of the Supervisors, WASH activities of WHH outside of the project area.
• Implement the agreed work plan, as far as the Employee is addressed, by quality performance and according to the time planning.
• Support the elaboration of visibility measures and the accompanying communication channels
• Support the technical team in their project-related work and the reporting duties in particular

• Community mobilization
• Training
• Use of participatory methodologies
• Supervising and mentoring other staff
• Cross-cultural communication
• Resilience
• Interpersonal skills
• Motorcycle riding
• Integrity
• Honesty

• University Degree in public health, social science, community development or other relevant field(s)
• Good command of English
• Knowledge of local languages, e.g. Ateso and/or Nga ’Karamojong are an asset
• Able to work in difficult conditions, independently and in a team
• Valid motorcycle riding permit