Job Description
Mission
- The WASH activity manager is in charge of carrying out and accomplishing the objectives as defined in the operation proposals.
- He/she is responsible for the supervision of the operational teams assigned to the WASH activity.
- He/she must ensure that the WASH activities are well executed and deliver quality results, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.
Responsibilities
Diagnostics and project conception:
- Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics
- Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement
- Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation proposals
- Implement the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, SOLIDARITES International’s technical requirements and the donors criteria
- Participate in the development of the WASH team’s capacity in regard to techniques or new methodologies.
Implementation and Monitoring:
- Prepare a thorough plan for activity implementation, guiding Officers and Team Leaders in creating Design packs, and ensure the review of Design packs before submission to the WASH Project Manager and WASH/Inter-Coordination.
- Plan the WASH activity(ies) with the support department (Administration, logistics) according to the set objectives
- Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness in light of changing circumstances and the needs of populations
- Propose adjustments to programs if necessary
- Make sure the objectives for the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are achieved
- Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the WASH activity(ies) and context
- Use the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
- Plan and supervise the implementation of the WASH activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
- Anticipate difficulties in the carrying out of the WASH activity(ies) and facilitate problem solving
- Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders using the logistics service
- Report the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“field” inventory).
Capitalization"
- Write the capitalization documents in accordance with SI tools
- Prepare handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward them to concerned parties in the mission and at headquarters
- Ensure diffusion of SI technical documentation.
HRM:
- Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his/her responsibility
- Implement training activities in accordance with WASH operational requirements and the identified training needs.
- Serve as intermediary between team leaders
- Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
- Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
- Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules.
Reporting/communication/representation:
- Share with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety
- Write regular reports concerning the progress of the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
- Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment
- Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
- Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activity(ies)
- Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other international agencies in cooperation with the program manager and Program Coordinator
- Represent Solidarités International in meetings or forums concerning the WASH activities within his employment location
- Represent SI on request and/or delegation
- Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs
- Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners.
Requirements
- Studies: Masters / Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, Water or Sanitation Engineering, Geology or Hydrology.
- Experience: 2 years relevant experience in a similar position with other INGO and at least 3 years experience in the humanitarian sector and in Deep Borehole drilling and development. Capacity to deal with contractors and ensure timely delivery.
- Project related skills: Good knowledge of the project cycle, projects implementation and project follow-up.
- Language: English is mandatory and one of the local dialects is an added advantage.
- IT: Good knowledge of CAD Software (Auto CAD Archi CAD etc) and should demonstrate solid proficiency in MS Office applications—particularly Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel.
- Transversal Skills: Interpersonal skills, reliable, honest, accountable, resistance to stress, team player, good prioritization of task, Management skills, Planning skills, flexibility to meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate safely and effectively in a security sensitive environment like Northeast.