District Water and Sanitation Committee Member

Position Summary:

As a member of the Rotary District Water and Sanitation Committee, you will support the Chair in advancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives within the district. You will play a key role in promoting WASH projects, enabling clubs to leverage resources, and advocating for the adoption of tools provided by the Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASH-RAG). Your collaboration with other committees will be crucial in supporting global grants for WASH projects.

Reports To:

District Water and Sanitation Committee Chair

Term:

One year, renewable

Key Responsibilities:

One or more of the following:

· Project Advocacy: Support the Chair in championing WASH projects and stimulating district-wide participation.

· Resource Assistance: Aid clubs in accessing and utilizing materials and resources for WASH projects under the Chair's guidance.

· WASH-RAG Promotion: Promote the use of WASH-RAG's resources, assisting clubs in the planning and implementation of WASH projects.

· Global Grant Assistance: Provide support to the International Committee and clubs in the application and administration of Rotary global grants focused on WASH.

· Strategic Support: Assist in formulating and executing strategic plans to amplify the reach and impact of WASH projects.

· Educational Support: Help organize educational sessions for clubs, disseminating best practices in WASH project execution.

· Collaborative Efforts: Engage with relevant organizations and action groups to bolster the district's WASH initiatives.

Requirements:

· Commitment to WASH: A genuine passion for enhancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene initiatives.

· Advisory Capacity: Willingness to assist clubs by providing support and knowledge in WASH activities.

· WASH-RAG Knowledge: A good understanding of WASH-RAG and its resources.

· Supportive Project Management: Skills in supporting project management tasks, including experience or familiarity with Rotary's grant processes.

Desired Characteristics:

· Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work effectively within a team environment and support leadership in driving committee goals.

· Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders to promote WASH projects.

· Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and support the execution of complex projects.

Networking Skills: Aptitude for fostering relationships with external partners and leveraging Rotary networks to support WASH objectives.