Wash Officer

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) invites all qualified candidates to apply for the following position. SCA actively promotes and encourages Women and People with Disabilities to apply

Title of Position:

Wash Officer

Job Number:

HRM/KMO 31-18

Duty Station:

Kabul Management Office (KMO)

Number of Positions:

One (Only Female)

Status:

The positon is open ended

Remuneration:

Salary and benefits are according to SCA salary policy                                                  

Non-monetary Benefits for Females:

Transportation close to residence and work, child nursery at workplace, safe travel facilities and companion to field trips, female association membership, trainings and capacity building

Announcement Date:

17th -Apr, 2018

Closing Date:

27th-Apr, 2018

SCA Background

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development programmes concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is around 5,500. During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or physical disability.

Scope of work:

Under direct supervision of WASH senior officer and Rural Development Program Manager, she will be responsible for daily duties and supervision of Social Mobilization Aspects of Drinking Water Supply Pipe Schemes, Hygiene Promotion and Sanitation through Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS).

Qualification and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from any institute.
• 3 years relevant experience in WASH projects. Expertise in CLTS is an advantage
• Computer skill at operator level, especially with MS Office.
• Fluency in English, Dari and Pashto, for writing and speaking.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites within Afghanistan.
• Honest, proactive and well mannered.
• To be an Afghan citizen

Main Responsibilities:

• To train, Coordinate, Manage, supervise, and follow up WASH activities on a monthly basis.
• To visit and supervise WASH projects during implementation stage and guide WASH social organizers and hygiene education promotors.
• Prepare and provide project progress report to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Regular supervision of project materials, labors/contractors to ensure good quality of work
• Provide technical advice, support and oversight to community projects throughout the province in close coordination with all CDCs.
• To assist Rural Development Program staff and prepare monthly progress report for all WASH projects
• Submitting field-level information and analysis to Line Manager.
• Any other tasks assigned by line Manager which may include activities like coordinating implementation of related infrastructure projects, expedite construction works and arranging technical meetings with external stakeholders, etc.

Application Procedures:

• Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
• To apply online please send your application / CV to vacancies@sca.org.af
• Subject Line Must be: Wash Officer, HRM/KMO 31-18, Otherwise, your application May not be Considered.
• Candidates may also submit applications by letter (hard copy) directly to the SCA HRM Unit in either Kabul, Ghazni, Kunduz, Wardak, Taloqan, Mazar-e-Sharif, Laghman or Jalalabad;
• Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

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