Program Officer – F&E Focus

Program Officer – F&E Focus (1 yr contract, renewable/Machinga) – Heart to Heart Foundation

Reporting to the Program coordinator, the Program Officer is the focal person for on the ground facial cleanliness and environmental improvement activities and is responsible for sporting for program planning, organising, implementing and monitoring and evaluation

Build the capacity of primary schools through training on good hygiene practices for trachoma prevention and control, Promote personal hygiene and sanitary improvement practices among school children and teachers, Plan, organise, and coordinate environmental improvement program including construction of new and rehabilitated boreholes, piped spring systems, rainwater harvesting and water treatment, Facilitate the multiple uses of hygiene promotion and education elated to trachoma prevention, Work closely with local partners to ensure appropriate integration of key activities, Coordinate and check the works of local partners by conducting frequent field visits for monitoring and supervision, Attend quarterly review meetings and regular stakeholders meetings, Prepare periodic project progress reports for submission through the Program Coordinator to the Country Manager, Prepare procurement request vouchers and submit for approval related to the
construction or rehabilitation of boreholes and latrines, Monitor subcontractor work in the construction or rehabilitation of boreholes and latrines

Minimum of a Degree in Environmental Health, Water Resources Management or elated technical field, At least 5 yrs hand son experience in working with WASH or livelihood programs, preferably related to community based rural development work, Demonstrated experience in the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education, Good community participatory skills, Experience in networking is necessary, Experience in using Microsoft Office, Excellent skills in report writing, Excellent communication and human relations skills, Excellent written and spoken command of English and Chichewa, Able to work with minimum supervision

Office based with frequent travel to the field (60% field work), On call: when called upon

If you possess the above qualifications please submit the following documents at hthf.malawi@gmail.com indicating the post you are applying for by 30th April Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Cover letter, CV/Resume, 3 reference letters for the last or current employer , copies of higher educational or professional diplomas and certificate,

Location: Machinga

Employment Type: Contractual