Wash Program Manager
Action Contre la Faim (ACF-France) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992.
At present, ACF is
conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on Severe and
moderate malnutrition, Medical programs and Water & Sanitation programs via
program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995).
- The Wash
Program Manager is responsible for supervising the implementation, and
reporting of all Wash activities for the mission.
Reporting to the Country Director and with support from the HQ Wash Technical Advisor, the WASH Program manager is responsible for running and supervising water, sanitation and hygiene programs at all stages of the project management cycle. - S/he is also
responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within
the contextual constraints.
- The PM
ensures the overall success of the program by making sure the WASH team
completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and
contractual obligations; and that the program is completed on time, within
budget and with acceptable quality.
- Further
objectives for the WASH PM concern the capacity building and mentoring of staff;
humanitarian needs identification through monitoring of the evolving
situation; context analysis to contribute to the development of future
programs; and internal coordination to reinforce ACF’s integrated
approach.
Who we are looking for:
- A candidate
with a degree in civil/water engineering with a minimum of three years
experience in WASH projects, previous humanitarian experience in Somalia
is an added advantage.
- In addition
S/he will have analytical skills to meet diverse problem solving challenges
and conduct pre and post activity analysis,
- S/he will
have proven experience of managing and developing staff capacity and will
exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills,
- S/he will be
computer literate with proficiency in usage of word, excel and other data
analysis tools and
- S/he will be
fluent in both written and oral communication in English.
Knowledge of Somali Language will be advantageous.
How to apply
To apply please send in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 20th July 2012, clearly mentioning the position you are
applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
