2 Positions at Living Water International- Rwanda: (Deadline 11 June 2021)
1. Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator at Living Water International- Rwanda: (Deadline 11 June 2021)
Living Water International (LWI) is a faith-based non-profit organization that helps communities in developing countries to create sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs in response to the global water crisis. Living Water International has been operating in Rwanda since 2007and it is currently implementing WASH Programs in Ruhango and Nyanza Districts. LWI Rwanda is hiring for three positions:
2. Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator Position: the position holder will be mainly responsible for; Compiling, consolidating, analyzing, and synthesizing Country Program reports; Support in the Implementation of LWI Rwanda strategy which is linked to the LWI 5 Year Strategic Directions; Relationship management; Keep abreast of changes in the global leadership environment; Market the services of LWI Rwanda, Support and facilitate the governance structures of LWI Rwanda, Manage Delegated Projects, Support in project proposal writing, administer the office of the CD, Support in project proposal writing among others… see full Job profile
Job Description: Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator Position
Reports to: Programs Manager
Supervisees: Currently none
Purpose of the Position: The main role of this position holder is to plan, design, implement, report, and coordinate all Hygiene and Sanitation activities within Living Water International Rwanda. The position holder is responsible to work with other key stakeholders to implement Hygiene and Sanitation activities within the communities and institutions that are receiving water systems and encourage/promote positive behavior change, while adopting sanitation and hygiene best practices.
Context
(Major forces, changes and larger goals affecting the required work)
Stakeholders
(Key receivers of the required work)
1. A changing global NGO operating environment.
2. Increased demands for accountability – both organizational and personal.
3. Increased demands for responsiveness – both organizational and personal.
4. Global Climate Change
5. Country History and Current Affairs
6. Global Water Crises
7. LWI five-year strategic plans.
8. In-country culture and language
1. Programs Manager
2. Country Director
3. Other country Office Staff
4. Beneficiaries (communities, schools, churches Health care facilities etc.)
Deliverables
(What must be provided to Stakeholders)
Competencies
Coordinate sanitation and hygiene department at Living Water International Rwanda (LWIR)
Serves as the focal point person in hygiene and sanitation matters within the country office.
Implementation of Hygiene and Sanitation activities using any of Living Water Traditional approach, CLTS, PHAST, CBEHPP approaches
Facilitate the dissemination of Hygiene and Sanitation best practices including menstrual hygiene among the communities and institutions where LWIR implements water projects.
Use existing structures such as Community Health Workers, Water user committees, Health clubs, etc. to promote hygiene within the communities and institutions.
Work closely with District Health directorate, Watsan officers, Environment Health Officers, Ministry of Health Staff to plan and implement hygiene activities.
Keep up to date information and data on the national health sector, and advice the country management team on the new health and hygiene updates as they are issued by the ministry of health.
Facilitate the establishment, training & coaching of both Community and School Health Clubs
Train and coach the communities and Water user committees to keep hygiene at the water points.
Train LWIR staff, stakeholders, and church leaders on SH best practices
Participate in WASH related surveys /studies within out of WPAs.
Support the country office in the fight of diseases and pandemics such us Covid19 and any others.
Write WASH project concept notes or proposals to seek funds.
Facilitate Hygiene and Sanitation promotional events within then districts of operations or at the national level.
Supervisor staff, casual laborers, trippers, or volunteers whenever they assigned to work in sanitation and hygiene department.
Prepare project budget for sanitation and hygiene activities.
Prepare accountability reports for travel and other program related expenses.
Coordinate with Community leaders to schedule Hygiene Educational Trainings.
Maintain an inventory of and replace Hygiene and sanitation Supplies as needed.
Extend all possible technical support to other LWIR team members, contractors whenever required.
Represent the organization in hygiene and sanitation sector working groups and meetings at community, district, and national levels.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly work plans and progress reports.
Report all sanitation and hygiene activities in Salesforce and Taro works or any other reporting platforms.
Ensure that Sanitation and Hygiene promotion activities are integrated with other program activities.
Contribute to the implementation.
Maintaining all the records and data of Sanitation and hygiene activities.
Working in harmony with all other country office staff and field. teams for the effective and efficient day-to-day management of the WASH activities in program areas.
Coordinate with other community-based stakeholders in the WASH Program Areas (WPAs) for smooth, efficient, and effective. implementation of Sanitation and Hygiene activities.
Document the Most Significant Change Stories (MSC) from communities and institutions where LWIR operates.
Support and advise the Programs Manager, WASH Engineer to integrate hygiene and social inclusion patterns during design and execution of water and sanitation hardware.
Participate and contribute to the LWI technical working groups at regional or global levels.
Contribute to the baseline surveys, midterm and end-line evaluations of WASH Programs.
Contribute to the development of WASH Program Area (WPA) and the Country Strategic Plan.
Perform any other work-related task assigned by supervisor.
LWI Core competencie Honor God
Develop People
Pursue Excellence
Be good stewards
Interpersonal competencies
Communicate effectively.
Develop relationships easily.
Education background and experienc
At least, a University degree in:
Environmental Health, Public health, Nursing with five years’ working experience in hygiene and sanitation promotion program/project.
Water and Sanitation engineering /management with five years’ working experience in hygiene and sanitation. promotion program/project.
Social sciences (social works, development studies, and related fields) with five years’ working experience in hygiene and sanitation promotion program/project.
Knowledgeable in Hygiene and Sanitation sector within Rwanda, policies, implementation process, and procedures
At least five year’s working experience with INGOs, UN or Government of Rwanda
Hands-on experience on CLTS and PHAST models. Knowledge of CBEHPP being an asset.
Excellent community mobilization and training skills.
Computer literate: Microsoft word, excel, Power point, internet and social media
Excellent command of English and Kinyarwanda languages is a must.
Hold a valid driving License (Category A or B)
Ready to stay and work in the rural Districts where LWIR operates.
Able to demonstrate Christian witness at work and within stakeholders.
Self-management Competencies
Manage logistics and schedules.
Work independently.
Self-motivated.
Reliable.
How to apply:
Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), explaining how they qualify for the applied position. A resume (C.V) with details of qualifications and work experience including 3 traceable referees, with their telephone and email contacts; one of them should be your current church leader and a previous employer; attach copies of academic papers- Degrees, relevant professional trainings/certification, and other relevant certificates. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. Applications should be submitted via email to: [email protected] and a copy to [email protected] Please merge all application papers in one single word or PDF format document and put your name followed by the Position applied for, in the subject matter line.
The closing date for receiving applications for all the positions is on Friday 11th June 2021 at 5:00PM.
Note: Hard copies are not accepted.
Done at Kigali, on, 19th May ,2021.
Mr. Hastings Banda –Country Director, Living Water International- Rwanda
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2. Executive Assistant-Country Office at Living Water International- Rwanda: (Deadline 11 June 2021)
Living Water International (LWI) is a faith-based non-profit organization that helps communities in developing countries to create sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs in response to the global water crisis. Living Water International has been operating in Rwanda since 2007and it is currently implementing WASH Programs in Ruhango and Nyanza Districts. LWI Rwanda is hiring for three positions:
1. Executive Assistant (EA) to the Country Director: the position holder will be mainly responsible for; Compiling, consolidating, analyzing, and synthesizing Country Program reports; Support in the Implementation of LWI Rwanda strategy which is linked to the LWI 5 Year Strategic Directions; Relationship management; Keep abreast of changes in the global leadership environment; Market the services of LWI Rwanda, Support and facilitate the governance structures of LWI Rwanda, Manage Delegated Projects, Support in project proposal writing, administer the office of the CD, Support in project proposal writing among others… see full Job profile
Position:
Executive Assistant-Country Office
Employee Type:
Full time
Supervisor:
Country Director
Department:
Country Director’s Office
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for performing advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative/operational assignments for the Country Director. Provides calendar management, travel coordination, event planning, and administrative project management. Projects and administrative tasks may include correspondence, presentation and report preparation, file maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, meeting room/conference set up, expense calculation and filing, and meeting/ greeting visitors among others.
DIMENSIONS:
Direct Reports
None
Travel
5%
Budget Management
None
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A degree in Public/business Administration/office management, Public relations, development studies /project management, Marketing, and any other relevant experience/skills.
3-5 years of previous administrative/office /project management experience, in supporting an executive office.
BUSINESS COMPETENCIES & GENERAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft programs
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Communication, fluency in English verbal and written.
Diplomatic approach when dealing with people & issues.
Able to speak and communicate well in the local Kinyarwanda.
Understanding of business leadership, strategy management and technical functions.
Understanding of group process and facilitation skills.
Understanding of the overall Ministry of Living Water.
Team player, detail oriented and be able to accomplish multi tasks.
Assertive, results and service focused with a high degree of integrity.
Reliable/Dependable
Time management
Analytical.
Should be a quick learner.
Understanding of organizational behavior and change dynamics.
Systematic thinking
Self-knowledge
Interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Commitment
Service and results orientated.
Relationship versatility
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Outputs
Quality Requirements
Sources of Feedback
1. Compile, consolidate, analyses and synthesize Country Program reports.
Prepare Country Monthly Management Report
Review the Monthly Management reports of the Rwanda operation and provide feedback to the CD.
Ensure that technical issues raised in the monthly reports are timely communicated and address.
Assist in facilitating Country workshops, meetings, and other processes
CD
SMT
2. Support the Implementation of LWI Rwanda strategy which is linked to the LWI 5 Year Strategic Directions
Support the strategic planning process.
Ensure that strategic planning is well documented and readily accessible.
Ensure that corporate communications are aligned with the Strategic Directions.
CD
SMT
3. Relationship management
Ensure effective communications to and from the Country Director’s Office
Maintain effective networks, as agreed with CD and SMT.
Ensure consistent messaging in coordination with CD.
Displays openness, honesty, and integrity.
Ensure there is open communication with the SMT, LWI-R staff, the Region and LWI headquarters.
CD
SMT
Staffs
4. Keep abreast of changes in the global leadership environment
Develop an understanding of the larger business requirements and the demands that this places on the work of LWI Rwanda.
Is aware of the current changes, threats and opportunities that will affect the services delivered by the LWI Rwanda.
Provide information to key players on current issues related to the water sector, and its impact on LWIR.
CD
SMT
5. Market the services of LWI Rwanda
Provide timely support to program departments and partners as needed.
Ensure that LWIR leadership initiatives are well documented and available
CD
SMT
6. Support and facilitate the governance structures of LWI Rwanda.
Assist with communicating the new Organizational Culture and Governance Structure.
Assist the CD plan/attend Board meetings where necessary.
Support the CD in organizing the Performance Agreement Meetings with his direct reports.
CD
SMT
7. Manage Delegated Projects
Handle designated projects on behalf of the CD. These are projects that would not fit into any one of the senior team functions.
Ensure that the CD’s travel, as well as International travel for LWI Rwanda is well organized.
CD
SMT
8. Administer the office of the CD
Ensure that both a paper-base and electronic filing system is improved and maintained.
Support the work of LWI Rwanda SMT
Ensure that the staff in charge is well informed of issues arising during the absence of the CD.
Ensure that the staff in charge receives quality support.
Ensure that the Senior Leadership Team is well informed of the issues affecting the leadership of the Organization.
Ensure that meeting preparations are timely and professional.
Ensure that minutes of the various leadership meetings capture the meeting accurately and are available timeously.
Ensure that the confidentiality of the CD’s office is maintained.
Ensure that all communications from the CD’s office is courteous and professional.
Deal with other issues as requested.
CD
SMT
How to apply:
Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), explaining how they qualify for the applied position. A resume (C.V) with details of qualifications and work experience including 3 traceable referees, with their telephone and email contacts; one of them should be your current church leader and a previous employer; attach copies of academic papers- Degrees, relevant professional trainings/certification, and other relevant certificates. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. Applications should be submitted via email to: [email protected] and a copy to [email protected]. Please merge all application papers in one single word or PDF format document and put your name followed by the Position applied for, in the subject matter line.
The closing date for receiving applications for all the positions is on Friday 11th June 2021 at 5:00PM.
Note: Hard copies are not accepted.
Done at Kigali, on, 19th May ,2021.
Mr. Hastings Banda –Country Director, Living Water International- Rwanda
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