WASH FIELD OFFICER

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Job Purpose

 To coordinate, facilitate implement and monitor WASH projects within the Cluster through capacity building, networking, partnership and participation of the communities

Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others

• Carry out needs assessment and reviews through engagement with communities and partners to determine development interventions that are required. 
• Coordinate the preparation of WASH Plans and budgets; and implement planned activities within approved budget and in alignment with the WASH Business Plan and Universal Service Coverage Programme.
• Ensure availability of qualitative and quantitative data and information for input into mWater and IMPAQ, and OIOS.
• Build capacity of , volunteers, communities, Church and Government partners and other partners in WASH  related issues.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of funding and procurement requests, and coordinate with the Cluster Manager and Supply Chain Coordinator to facilitate logistics for project activity implementation
• Promote donor satisfaction through quality implementation of donor requirements and standards including reporting, developing impact stories, budget execution, branding, update meetings and other engagements.
• Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in WASH and related projects and their impact areas within the cluster.
• Involve in the preparation of concept notes, proposals and impact stories that can be used to engage donors within the health/Nutrition and WASH sectors
• Facilitate and report (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually) on WASH activities, outputs and outcomes in communities.
• Ensure representation of WV cluster office at District and Regional events related to WASH/Health/Nutrition where World Vision is invited and report on them to the cluster programmes manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

• Degree Public Health, behavioral science, water and sanitation engineering, project management or any related field.   
• Technical Training qualifications required: Public Health/Nutrition
• Experience: Three years’ (3) experience in working in the WASH or Health/Nutrition Sectors

 Required Professional Experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience in working in the WASH / Health Sector
• A minimum of three years (3) working experience in an NGO environment

Required Language(s)

• Effective in written and verbal communication in English and either Twi, Ewe, Konkomba, Krachi language

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Deep understanding of community-based approaches, Social Behavioral Change Communication   including clear involvement of children, women and People with disabilities in hygiene promotion.
• Knowledge of key project models and approaches in WASH & Health/Nutrition Sectors
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Proven ability to communicate on WASH/Health & Nutrition topics with diverse groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support in the development and roll out of projects.
• Good development and facilitation skills, including catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups/ partners.
• Strong communicator at all levels with interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to listen to others.
• Demonstrate commitment to the empowerment of the poor in rural communities.
• Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and key partners.
• Experience in community entry and mobilization and development facilitation.
• Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills.
• Monitoring, reporting and proposal writing skills

• Perform other duties as required.

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.

• Work environment:  Office-based with frequent travel to the field
• Travel:  10% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call:  5%

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

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Our Culture

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

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Your Rewards

Our people are our greatest asset.

Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.

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