WASH Program Manager – Afmadow, Somalia
Solidarites International is an international humanitarian
organization which provides assistance to populations who are victims of armed
conflict or natural disasters.
For 30 years, Solidarites International (SI) has concentrated
its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter.
In the Horn of Africa, SI is currently implementing WASH and
Food Security/Livelihoods programs in Kenya and Somalia.
Position Objective
The WASH Program Manager is a key senior staff member
responsible for managing the WASH program in the field.
He/she will take the lead in WASH needs assessment; ensuring
achievement of WASH objectives; and will manage the WASH team in the field.
Duration: 6
months (with possibility of extension)
Hierarchy
Reports to: Field
Coordinator - Afmadow
Technical links with: WASH
Coordinator Kenya/Somalia
Supervisor to: Construction
supervisors, Hygiene promotion supervisors and hygiene promoters.
List of main tasks include, but are not limited to the
following:
Team Management
- Recruit,
train, mentor and manage the staff under his /her direct responsibility
- Prepare
and update job descriptions for staff under his/her responsibility
- Evaluate
the skills and performances of the staff under his/her responsibility
- Complete
detailed activities plan of the sector in collaboration with the sector
team
Project development
- Work
closely with the Field Coordinator under the advice of the WASH
Coordinator to complete detailed activity plans and other sector reports
for the project
- Take
lead role in carrying out sector needs assessment and propose best
strategies of interventions and implementations
- Contribute
to the development of the Program strategy in accordance with the SI
Somalia country strategy plan
Project Management
- To
ensure correct implementation of WASH activities specific to borehole
rehabilitation
- To
be responsible for the construction/rehabilitation of Water and Sanitation
structures and ensure efficient and effective quality of the work
- To
control the development and progress of SI’s WASH program in Afmadow
(progress indicators, relevance and efficiency) and to adjust activities
and processes in relevance to the field situation and budget availability
through undertaking regular reviews
- To
plan and supervise the implementation of relevant and effective hygiene
promotion activities
- To
ensure adherence to the budgets with objectives and activities agreed
jointly with the financial staff in the field and in Nairobi office
- To
be responsible for program reporting to the Field Coordinator according to
SI and donor reporting regulations
- To
facilitate the collection of baseline, project monitoring and context
monitoring data by WASH field staff
- To
contribute to the documentation of field experience through the
development of Institutional Knowledge Building (IKB) files
- To
follow the advice and recommendations of the WASH Coordinator, or to
demonstrate good reason not to.
- Develop
Bill of Quantity (BoQ) and design with the support of technical
coordinator and Field Coordinator.
Logistics / Administration
- To
prepare purchase requests for materials in liaison with logistics and
administration personnel, including the provision of detailed
specifications for all requests
- To
plan movement and transport needs of the WASH team
- To
prepare weekly transport and access plan to work sites for SI staff and
have it validated in terms of security by the FieldCoordinator
- To
validate movements of WASH materials in and out of stock and to ensure
timely deliveries of materials to worksites
- To
monitor WASH budgets and expenditures, and to contribute to monthly budget
monitoring reports to enure efficient and effective
use of the available budget allocations
- To
project WASH needs in terms of cashflow forecast for the Project
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Prepare
sector reports and ensure timely submission to the Field Coordinator
- Monitor
regularly the progress and the timely implementation of WASH activities as
outlined in the project documents.
- Develop
the necessary monitoring and evaluation tool kits to check the success of
the project
- Participate
in writing new propositions of humanitarian actions including proposals
and concept notes according to the needs of target population
- Document
lessons learnt on strategic approaches (procurement, payment, recruitment,
implementations, planning etc…)
- Ensure
that Solidarités’ management tools are properly used in the planning and
implementation of WASH activities.
- Ensure
quality implementation and monitoring of WASH Projects.
Communication
Internal Communication:
- Share
with the team every information about security, activities, logistical or
administrative needs
- Prepare
weekly situation report for WASH activities
- Contribute
to final and intermediary activity reports
- Participate
in weekly coordination team meetings
- Participate
in security meetings
External Communication:
- Sharing
and discuss WASH related propositions with donor’s representative.
- Participate
in WASH Cluster meetings / forums whenever possible.
- Participate
and organize meetings with different humanitarian actors (UN, NGOs etc..)
about WASH issues in the field
Qualifications and experience requested:
Education:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Water ,Civil Engineering or other relevant field
- A
master’s degree in a field relevant to WASH programming would be a
distinct advantage
Experience:
- Minimum
3 years of experience in WASH project management in a similar position
- Minimum
2 years of experience within an NGO or similar agencies
- Proven
experience of working directly with communities and developing community
driven projects
- Experience
of work in a high security context
- Experience
in team management and planning
- Proven
experience in project management
Person Specification:
Skills and competences
- Ability
to operate effectively and be accepted by the community in all field sites
- Good
knowledge of WASH technologies and current hygiene promotion methodologies
used in humanitarian contexts
- Good
knowledge of the project management cycle and methodology
- Understanding
and interest in emergency humanitarian situations
- Knowledge
and understanding of the main humanitarian actors
- Ability
to analyze complex geopolitics contexts
- Team
leadership and coordination ability
- Ability
to propose and put into action new ideas
- Ability
to negotiate with communities
- Good
communicator
- Excellent
report writing capacity
Personality traits
- Calm
and diplomatic (security context)
- Good
stress management skills
- Strong
capacity to work with initiative and without close supervision
- Appetite
for very challenging situations
- Acceptance
of harsh living conditions
- Acceptance
of Security rules and behavior guidelines
- Ability
to work effectively in a multicultural team
Languages
- English
(working language)
- Fluent
in Somali language
- Knowledge
of Kiswahili is an added advantage
Computer skills:
- Excellent
competency in Microsoft packages(Word, Excel, Outlook)
How to apply:
Send a cover letter and CV to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org.
Please indicate the job title and location in the email subject
line.
Qualified persons with Somali background will have high
consideration for an interview opportunity.
Deadline for applications: 31th December 2012.
Please note that only shortlisted applicant will be contacted
for interview.
Solidarites International is an equal opportunities employer
