Job Vacancy at WaterAid - Project Specialist

IBM July 30, 2021

WaterAid’s vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. These things should be a normal part of life for every person. They improve people’s health, education and work prospects. They save lives. WaterAid is a place for inspiring, stimulating work and we need passionate, creative and hardworking people who want to use their skills to help make a positive difference in the world. At WaterAid, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best.

We are looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We are looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging, and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfillment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best

JOB TITLE – PROJECT SPECIALIST

LOCATION – HEAD OFFICE, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for managing complex projects to completion. He/she will lead a project through every stage of the project life cycle, from planning to delivery. The Project Specialist will be a key member of our team, responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong rapport with other team members, contractors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills and strong attention to detail. This role will also give candidates the unique opportunity to contribute to the continued development of internal project management and take on a mentoring role to support staff. The job holder will be responsible for leading, supervision and coordinating of data collection Survey on Improvement of hygiene Behaviour in 30 Schools and 15 Health Care Facilities in Kisarawe District, Coastal Region. The survey aims to assess the current WASH situation, design and implement effective WASH and HBC intervention in schools and healthcare facilities and assess the sustained effect of HBC and WASH services, produce a hygiene handbook, and shared knowledge internally (in-country) and externally (internationally). The study will also assess the microbiological contamination in water and diseases perception among the target population as a secondary outcome.

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, please visit Work with us|WaterAid Tanzania to download the Job Description.