Deadline: 26 February 2010
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.
Purpose of the Position: To implement, manage and monitor WASH programme in Makoni, Chiendambuya, Mayo & Nyamazira areas. Location: Rusape/Chiendambuya.
Duties will include:
- Design and implement Water & Sanitation program, and be responsible for project planning and management
- Assess community needs in relation to Water & Sanitation, mobilize and sensitize community for the project
- Carry out water point surveys with communities, local authorities and key stakeholders
- Carry out PHHE/PHHP training of communities with the assistance of ministry of health and child welfare
- Work with M&E team to monitor the project activities, including digging of pump wells
- Take lead in design and implementation of health and epidemiology interventions, waster water and disposal systems
- Preparation of reports in accordance with donor requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation
- Diploma in Environmental/Community health
Other requirements and competences:
- 2 years Experience in similar position
- Experience in NGO setting an added advantage
- Experience in report writing
- Strong written and verbal skills in English & Shona/Ndebele
- Strong skills in coordination and information management and community mobilization
- High degree of negotiation and persuasion skills
- Willing to work outside normal working hours
- Class 4 driver’s license a must
To apply submit your curriculum vitae with an application letter to Human Resources, ActionAid International, 16 York Avenue, Newlands, Harare or Box CY2451, Causeway, Harare or send an email to adminzim@actionaid.org
A detailed Job Profile will be made available to short listed candidates. While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates. Please note that this is a NATIONAL position. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
