WASH Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Nepal Red Cross Society, Community Empowerment for Health Promotion Program (CEHP) Nepalgunj invites applications from qualified Nepali citizen for the following position.

Position:          WASH Officer (Level six)

Number:          One

Duty Station:   Nepalgunj, with frequent travel in program districts

Duration:         One year with possibility of extension

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor in social science or any subject from recognized institute. At least 3 years working experience on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector; good understanding of government policy on WASH. Need excellent communication, coordination and facilitation/presentation skill. Ability to communicate and write reports both in English and Nepali languages. Excellent computer skills in MS office. Age bar is 21- 35 yrs. 

Candidates from disadvantaged/marginalized background are encouraged to apply

Before applying, please read detailed Job description as mentioned below

Interested candidates may upload their applications along with latest bio-data, together with a recent photo with details of two referees to vacancy@nrcscehp.org by September 29, 2016.Only short listed candidates will be called at Nepalgunj office in the selection process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post:                WASH Officer

Level:              6 (Six)

Component:    Community Health and WASH

Duty Station:   Nepalgunj, with frequent travel in program districts

Scope of responsibilities:

The job is concerned with the organization and management of water, sanitation and hygiene services under CEHP project. The employee will also support the project to manage the community health promotion activities; and support Nepal Red Cross Society's District Chapters, Sub-Chapters and also Community Based Organizations to implement action plans and project activities according to calendar of operation, policy and procedure laid down by the program.

The employee is expected to work with the highest degree of moral behavior and conduct adhering to the Red Cross Movement Code of Conduct and seven principles. The code of conduct is integral part of the working contract.

 The employee will be stationed in Nepalgunj, although s/he has to spend required time in the program field to ensure the effective implementation of the programme. The employ directly reports to unit head.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of the project according to the project design and log-frame under Community Health and WASH component in CEHP.
• Make regular visit to the programme areas to monitor and observe progress of the project and also to provide technical support to the NRCS district chapters, sub-chapters, schools and communities.
• Develop/design necessary IEC/BCC, formats, manuals, guidelines, tools for the program as required.
• Coordinate with NRCS implemented other projects in the programme area.
• Coordinate and network with other organizations working in the Mid-west region on WASH, health and development issues to share information and gain support and funds through linkage building.
• Support NRCS chapters for effective monitoring, periodic review and reflection workshops and learning events and recommend to the authorities to review program outcomes and strategies.
• Build good relation with the program districts' District Development Committees, District Water Supply and Sanitation Offices, District Education Offices and Village Development Committees and mobilize their support for better results.
• Facilitate to activate R-WASH-CC, D-WASH-CC, V-WASH-CCs etc
• Support to prepare monthly and event based report or as required.
• Record the programme related information/documents properly.
• Fulfill other specific assignments given by the CEHP.

Performance indicators:

• Project/activities implemented as per calendar of operation
• Specified quality achieved as prescribed in the project
• Quality reporting to the concerned in time
• Application of learning to improve project strategies and approaches
• Any innovation related to the project