Founded in 1952, the Cooperative Housing Foundation—now known simply as CHF International—serves more than 20 million people each year, empowering them to improve their lives and livelihoods for a better future.

CHF currently has programs in more than 25 countries around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe & the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East. In Ghana, CHF works in expanding economic opportunities through microfinance, improving and upgrading slums, expanding access to water and sanitation and engaging the youth in urban service delivery.

CHF is a politically neutral, non-profit organization that prides itself on an approach which is accountable, efficient and effective.

Job Summary:

CHF International a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking experienced professionals to recruit to fill the position below for a proposal for an upcoming 5-year USAID funded project on local government capacity building, livelihood and nutrition promotion in the northern region of Ghana.

The position with CHF International in the Northern Region, Ghana, will be pending upon an award by USAID.  The position is full time; 12 months per year over the life of the program.

WASH Officer (013) - 3 positions;1 each to be based in  Tamale, Gushegu and Salaga).

The WASH Officer will:

•  be responsible for developing and managing the implementation of the water and sanitation section of RING by providing support to partners’ staff in implementation of water and sanitation program activities;
•  provide direct backstopping support for the implementation of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation related projects;
•  Developing training programs and facilitating training of staff of partner organizations and project committees;
•  developing and reviewing manuals guiding the implementation of water and sanitation activities;
•  and undertaking regular community and partner visits to offer technical support in the implementation of WASH related programs.

Qualification Required & Experience

S/he will report to the Livelihoods/Ag Specialist and must have::

•  At least bachelor’s degree in Environmental & Water Management; Environmental Engineering; Sanitation Engineering; Water Resources Engineering or a related area;
•  University degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent;
•  At least 5 years of experience in the implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene related activities;
•  proven experience in designing integrated strategies and campaigns, utilizing various channels of communication: radio, television, publishing, interactive media (radio, internet, email, post), peer education, mobile video units, faith – based and special interest NGOs.

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please apply by sending your current CV (3 page maximum), to:

contact@ghana.chfinternational.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2012

Please indicate the number of the position you are applying for.(e.g. 005)