MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

% of time

Activity

End Results

25 %

Support the WASH program in the implementation of the WASH Business plan in 9 countries which are Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda.

• Country program Reports Quarterly, Semi and Annual Reports
• Consolidation of EARO WASH Report to track program performance both Financial and Technical;
• Support in the Compilation of EARO WASH Board Report
• Review Country Reports

25%

Support the WASH Program in Resource Acquisition and Development through development of marketing materials from different country offices.

• Support in the development of Regional WASH Capacity Statement updated with current impact data for marketing with potential partners and donors.
• Support in the development policy briefs highlighting key results and lessons from different country offices for dissemination to the general public including social media platforms

20%

Monitor and support Risk management and mitigation for WASH projects in collaboration with the Regional Risk management officer.

Provide support in the development, adaptation and scaling up of project models and approaches that contribute to specific child well-being outcomes

• Updated risks and mitigation measures for quality WASH programming in field offices

• Profile the project models being implemented in the field offices and ensure alignment.

• Summarized key project models for training and implementation in the field office

20%

Participate in the global WASH community of practice and major WASH networks in the region. 

Strengthen the WASH community of practice (CoP) in EAR through the establishment and running of the regional chapter

Work with subject matter experts to develop short guides, blogs, or other communication content to highlight case studies and best practices in WASH

· Scaling up of best practices for the in different field offices to ensure the region is update with current trends

· Strengthened innovations for the region through learnings from the Community of Practice networks

· Support in the review and development of abstracts and papers for publication and dissemination at established WASH Conferences such as UNC, Waternet Symposium, WASH Forums etc.

10

Other responsibilities:

· Carry out additional responsibilities as may be required.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

Have a Bachelor’s degree related to WASH and include civil engineering, construction technology, civil and environmental engineering, water and sanitation and, Developmental Studies/ Public Health/or related fields.

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

Must be registered with a professional practicing body in the field of specialisation added advantage.

Any additional training undertaken in the area of specialisation will be an added advantage.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

• Knowledge in Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, powerpoint,
• Knowledge on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Designing Computer Aided Programs Such as AutoCAD, GIS, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Cvil 3D, Microsoft Project 
• Knowledge in mWater combined with GIS will be an added advantage
• Report writing and Negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

The position will be office based and with minimal travel to the field offices.

Physical

Requirements

The person will be required to work and report at the Rwanda World Vision Country Office

Language

Requirements

Must be proficient in both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda languages. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.