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Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer job
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 10 February 2026
Hiring Organization: Raising The Village
Job Details:
Department/Group: Technical
Reporting To: Senior WASH Officer
Years of Experience 3+ years
Location: Eastern and Northern Region
Travel Required: 70%
About Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda and DRC, alongside an additional 10+ professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact. To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1 million lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org
Job Summary
The WASH Officer (Software/Hygiene Promotion) is the lead for all non-infrastructure (software) components of RTV’s WASH program. This role is central to driving community-led behavior change, hygiene promotion, and sanitation adoption to ensure the sustained impact of WASH interventions. The incumbent will design, implement, and monitor innovative strategies focused on community mobilization, capacity building, and participatory learning to transform hygiene and sanitation practices at the household level. A fast learner, the officer will also be capacitated to support certain cross-functional duties. The role demands collaborative engagement with Implementation teams, VENN (Data, Planning, Evaluation & Learning), and Operations to ensure an integrated, evidencebased approach aligned with the RTV WASH Implementation Framework.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. WASH Software Program Leadership & Methodology Implementation
- Serve as the technical referent for field teams on all WASH software methodologies, tools, and standards, ensuring fidelity to the RTV WASH Implementation Framework.
- Lead the software lifecycle from baseline (e.g., KAP surveys, barrier analysis) through training, community action, follow-up, and graduation.
- Drive and refine strategies to achieve and measure high levels of adoption in key hygiene and sanitation practices (e.g., handwashing with soap, safe water handling, latrine use).
- Guide field teams in establishing and mentoring sustainability structures like WASH Champions, Village Health Teams (VHTs), and Water User Committees (on software aspects) to ensure lasting community ownership.
Before you apply, please take note of the following:
- 📌 Carefully read through the full job description and requirements.
- 📌 Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight relevant skills and experience.
- 📌 Follow the application instructions exactly as provided (e.g., subject line, attachments).
- 📌 Ensure that your documents are professionally formatted and free of errors.
- 📌 Submit your application before the stated deadline to avoid disqualification.
- 📌 Prepare for potential interviews by researching the organization in advance.
- 📌 Only apply if you meet the minimum qualifications to improve your chances.
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Date Posted: 2026-01-31
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