Project Officer, Accra at Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor

Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) is a not-for-profit company that helps transform cities to benefit the millions who lack access to water and sanitation. We were created in 2005 as a response to the urban explosion that has left many cities unable to provide basic services, such as access to a toilet or drinking water, to low-income
communities. We work alongside local providers, enabling them to develop services, build infrastructure and attract funding so that they can reach low-income communities.

Job Description

PROJECT OFFICER
Department: Programmes
Place of work: Accra, Ghana
Duration: Full time, fixed term (till 31st March 2023)
Salary: Base salary GHS 39,489 – GHS 42,200, plus transport allowance, medical
insurance and life assurance
Grade: 6
Reports to: Business Development Lead

About the role

WSUP is seeking a motivated self-starter to perform an exciting and varied role to support in the implementation of a project towards reinforcing hygiene and behaviour change messaging and improving education and sensitization for COVID-19 vaccine uptake. With funding from Unilever-FCDO, the programme will implement Hygiene Behaviour Change Collation (HBCC) hygiene and Covid 19 Programmes in Ghana. The purpose of this programme is to build urban resilience to Covid-19 in major cities in Ghana (Accra, Kumasi, Tamale and Takoradi).

Overall purpose

The Project Officer will support the Project Lead in the implementation of the Unilever FCDO HBCC Strengthening of community and institutional resilience against COVID-19 and supporting vaccine uptake in Ghana in an assigned Metropolis (project area) in collaboration with the authorities of the Metropolitan Assembly and other partners. The post holder will be directly responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring programme delivery in their catchment Metropolis and reporting to the Project Lead. She/He will ensure that programme activities are delivered on time to the highest quality standards and value for money. The Project Officer ensures all aspects of the project are implemented effectively, professionally, and in accordance with the culture and practices of the local population, WSUP and donor requirements.

Main responsibilities & tasks

1. Engage Community stakeholders, Environmental Health Officers (EHO’s) and media outlets for implementation of the HBCC Strengthening Urban Resilience to Covid19 campaign in the assigned metropolitan area.
2. Collaborate and coordinate with the government, NGOs/INGOs and UN agencies on WASH issues at the Metropolitan level.
3. Support the Project Lead in carrying out project planning, management, implementation and monitoring in the assigned Metropolitan Assembly in collaboration with the Metropolitan Authority.
4. Support project coordination for improved hygiene and Covid-19 related messaging and implementation of activities with partners with the highest quality standards required in assigned catchment Metropolis.
5. Monitor and report progress to the Project Lead of the day-to-day activities.
6. In close cooperation with the Metropolitan Assembly, ensure that logistics, equipment, and PPE materials provided are distributed fairly and in line with plans and relevant associated documentation is completed accordingly.
7. Support stakeholders to carry out activities in compliance with all legal, health, safety, safeguarding and environmental requirements of the project’s field activities within the catchment Metropolis, including interaction with community members, consultants and Environmental Health and Sanitation Officers assigned to deliver on the project in accordance with all internal, external, and national standards and donor requirements.
8. Submit all required programme and operations documents in a timely and complete manner to the Project Lead. Effectively coordinate with supply chain, finance and administration for complete and accurate reporting and delivery.
9. Ensure that all relevant documentations, reports, MOUs, and agreements are in place and properly filed.
10. Coordinate and monitor the use of financial and material resources relevant to program needs. Through planning and oversight, ensure efficient use of project resources and assets.
11. Be accountable and transparent in ensuring that all project materials, property, logistics and PPEs entrusted in your care are put to the required use.
12. Ensure funder and WSUP’s visibility and/or branding used in the project is in line with the recommended guidelines in consultation with the Project Lead.
13. Ensure that all relevant stakeholders have the right information about the project, its objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
14. Undertake any other project-related tasks that shall be assigned by Project Lead/Management.

Qualifications, Skills and experience

• First University Degree in relevant subject such as (Environmental Health and Sanitation, Environmental Sanitation Engineering, Epidemiology and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Sciences) or related subjects from an accredited/recognized University/Institute
• Related experience at the district, municipal or metropolitan assembly level, in implementation of public health surveillance, health campaigns and response and overall WASH experiences
• Previous experience in implementation of Behaviour Change Communication (BBC) and/or social marketing initiatives is an advantage
• Willingness and openness to working in the sanitation sector
• Ability to influence and engage effectively with local government and the Metropolitan Assembly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word

CLOSING DATE: 5th July 2022

Interviews Date of interview to be confirmed – usually within 2 weeks of application deadline