Job title: Senior Environmental Sanitation Officer (02 Positions)
The Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF) is a funding mechanism of the Ministry of Water and Environment for water and sanitation investments at community level.
The activities implemented under the Water and Sanitation Development Facility Program includes water supply infrastructure development (new investment, rehabilitation, and major extensions), a comprehensive software and sanitation promotion program in small towns and rural growth centre’s.The Water and Sanitation Development Facility (WSDF) is a funding mechanism of the Ministry of Water and Environment for water and sanitation investments at community level.
The WSDF component has regional branches in South Western Uganda (Mbarara), Northern Uganda (Lira), Eastern Uganda (Mbale) and Central Uganda (Wakiso).
Reports to: Regional Branch Manager
1.1 Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Evaluate the environmental sanitation situation in the target Rural Growth Centres (RGCs) at the time of application; identify the necessary interventions to improve the situation and carry out follow up surveys.
b) Participate in preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) to guide designers and implementers on environmental sanitation activities required.
c) Review the Environment Impact
Assessment (EIA) reports and
Environment Monitoring Plans (EMPs) developed by the Design Engineer and
make recommendations on mitigation measures for the facilities during construction and operation of the facilities.
d) Together with key stakeholders, develop Sanitation related Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools.
e) Review achievement of sanitation goals.
f) Develop and coordinate all sanitation supervision schedules for the WSDF Regional Branch.
g) Support the Small Towns/Rural Growth Centres (STs/RGCs) in designing, implementing and safeguarding catchment protection measures, waste water disposal measures and mitigation plans during implementation.
h) Prepare evaluation reports highlighting progress in the implementation of sanitation activities and recommending areas requiring redress.
i) Carryout any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
2.2 Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health Science/Public Health or related fIeld from a recognized University/ Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in Environmental Health/Public Health/Water and Sanitation or related
field is a must. At least five (5) years of experience in a related field.
How to apply:
All applications must be accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications.
Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be physically delivered to the address below not later than 5.00 pm
Friday 24th May 2013.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Portbell Road,
Luzira.
Attn: Head Human Resource Management
All applications must be accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications.
Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be physically delivered to the address below not later than 5.00 pm
Friday 24th May 2013.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Portbell Road,
Luzira.
Attn: Head Human Resource Management
Closing date: May 24, 2013 - 5pm