Jobs in Catholic Relief Services (CRS)- Project Officer Vacancy

Job Title: Project Officer, WASH/IWRM

Position Overview:
The Project Officer will be responsible for assisting in the project coordination, implementation, and monitoring including staff management and reporting.
The position holder will work closely with the level as well as Global Water Initiatives partners in implementing the project activities. Position will be based in Lira/Otuke and report the Global Water Initiatives Project Manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities required:
The suitable candidate will preferably have qualifications including but not limited to:
Hydrology, agriculture, forestry, environment natural sciences and rural development together with
• Proven experiences in developing systems for coordinating activities concerning social ;mobilization, participatory watershed planning ;and management of community involvement field with at least 4 years experience of relevant ;working experience after graduation in watershed :management and /or natural resources :conservation and management methods and processes for community : development e.g. PHAST and CHAST.
• Additional training on water resource management or IWRM would also be an added advantage
• Experience in participatory rural appraisal (PRA).
• Group and adult facilitation skills and experience.
• Good report writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills.
• Good knowledge and application of Microsoft word. Excel and Power Point.
• Strong understanding of organizational systems operations and development
• Experience in project planning, management, and appraisal/evaluation.
• Practical experience in preparing and managing infrastructure development projects and familiarity with national standards.
• Minimum 3 years working for a non-international organization management, monitoring and evaluation tools, and systems.
• Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship, appreciation of diversity and ability to build trust in the Global Water initiatives partnership.
• Experience with institutional strengthening and partnership building. Knowledge of Luo is an added advantage
Apply for this job

Please send Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three work-related referees, together with a supporting statement (typed cover letter), which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria and a typed covering letter to:

E-mail address: jobs@ug.earo.crs.org

OR

CRS/Uganda,
P. O. BOX 30086, Kampala
ATTN: HR Manager

OR

Plot 577, Block 15 Old Nsambya Road (behind the US Embassy)
(please include position title on the outside of the envelope and on subject line)

Application deadline is November 5th, 2010

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications
meet the requirements of above mentioned positions are particularly welcome to apply,

Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted, Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about us, please: visit www.crs.org.