World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.

Applications are requested from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of ‘Health Grid Project Coordinator’ in North-East & South Regions

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To provide technical oversight, monitoring and supervision of WASH-related activities and staff for the Sierra Leone Health Grid GDA project. The WASH project coordinator ensures WASH interventions are consistent with Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) & Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) standards, policies and procedures for WASH interventions in health facilities.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with relevant field staff for the implementation of the USAID Grid WASH project-related activities in the operational districts and communities.

Provide operational and technical support and monitoring of program activities including hygiene promotion, borehole construction, Ventilated Improved Latrines Construction, and handwashing facilities in strict adherence to Ministry of Health and Sanitation & Ministry of Water Resources guidelines
Support preparation and conducting hygiene and sanitation promotion training sessions.

Carry out feasibility studies, water resource mapping, Environment Impact Assessment, support, Technical Design of WASH and Construction projects as the need arises.

Support communities to establish and monitor community-level structures for the monitoring of sector-specific activities in the program or project for sustainability.

Engage with communities for local-level advocacy with community decision-makers at the chiefdom and district levels.

Prepare and submit project updates including monthly reports, quarterly and final reports to the WASH manager or his designate

Facilitate capacity building for communities/institutions in a borehole, and ventilated improved latrines management

Undertake other activities related to the project as assigned by the WASH Manager.

Partner and collaborate with county government and other development partners to ensure implementation of service models and leverage on the construction of WASH projects

WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Be Safe and Resilient

Build Relationships

Learn and Develop

Partner and Collaborate

Deliver Results

Be Accountable

Improve and Innovate

Embrace Change

 

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

First Degree in Civil Engineering, Certificate or Diploma in WASH, Public Health or equivalent in a related field.
Must have good knowledge and aptitude and Skills in relevant sector areas.
Must be proficient with basic tools in facilitating fieldwork in the relevant sectoral area

Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in borehole construction and water distribution needs assessments, surveys, and construction of WASH infrastructure.

Proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large-scale Community-based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects

Ability to conduct community and institutional WASH needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities

Good understanding of water supply – improved operational efficiency, smart metering, operation & maintenance and water supply sustainable models for rural water management.

Expertise in Disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting.

Other Competencies/Attributes:
Strong passion for children and their wellbeing
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Ability to work in a team and to lead teams
Humility, respect, and care for others – especially the vulnerable
Openness to and eagerness to learn – especially to embrace change and innovations as well as divergent opinions.
Willingness to live and work in challenging terrains and communities.

If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address:

recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org

Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Health Grid Project Coordinator’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include referees’ current email and telephone numbers.

Closing Date: December 10th, 2021
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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