WASH Program Manager X 2

Description

• Job Purpose: The program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals
• S/he is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to his/her program
• S/he guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance
• Hierarchical & Functional Links: The WASH Program manager reports directly to the Field Coordinator
• Line report(s) on base: WASH Activity Manager

Duties

Project relevance, quality and design

• Contribute to establishing assessments
• Contribute to define Solidarités International’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities
• Organize and facilitate evaluation missions
• Propose a technical approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the programs to be implemented
• Write the technical annexes and chapters (including the logical framework) for the proposals
• Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria
• Evaluate the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual developments and the populations’ needs
• Propose adjustments to the programs, if necessary
• Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
• Ensure that program objectives meet sustainability requirements and, if required, compliance with established norms and standards
• Participate in building the WASH teams’ abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies

Implementation and operational monitoring

• Plan activities and activity cycles for WASH (hiring, purchasing, etc.) in the light of established objectives
• Used the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools for WASH, particularly the planning and monitoring timeline Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators for WASH program
• Support and advise to the base’s logistical department for the purchase of specific materials for WASH activities
• Plan and supervise the WASH program implementation he/she is in charge of, being sure to meet deadlines and adhere to predefined technical specifications
• Supervise and provide support for the WASH managers; monitor and evaluate the implemented WASH activities
• Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the WASH activities and help to resolve any problems related to the WASH activities
• Suggest any adjustments to be made to the WASH activity depending on contextual and indicator developments
• Working with the administrative department, contribute to developing budgets relative to his/her program and monitor expenses and budget forecasts
• Working with given project manager, draw up requirement statuses and cash flow needs

Capitalization

• Use the capitalization tools proposed by Solidarités International
• Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the WASH activities
• Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités and other participants in the WASH activities
• Write procurement and handover reports before the end of his/her contract and send it to the appropriate persons on the mission and at headquarters

Personnel management

• Participate in validating the hiring of national technical staff for activities
• Define the prerequisites for opened WASH positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required
• Greet and brief the expatriates working on the program
• Identify and pass on any training needs for WASH teams
• Set up technical training depending on WASH operational needs and identified training requirements
• Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
• Lead work groups and thematic meetings
• Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his/her direct supervision
• Ensure adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision

Reporting / communication / representation

• Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact Solidarités activities and the safety of the teams
• Draft activity reports and any annexes relating to specific activities for the financial donor reports and/or amendments
• Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format
• Maintain a local operational communications network and good relations with local and government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
• In his/her assignment area, represent Solidarités International’s at meetings or forums concerning the WASH activities
• Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
• Reply to headquarter information requests regarding specific needs
• In collaboration with the WASH /program coordinator, prepare the administrative documents (MOU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partners

Requisites

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working within humanitarian environments, including 2 years in WASH or emergency response in a similar size/context base
• Experience in WASH project management or WASH construction management
• For HP/SANIT PM: Knowledge of hygiene promotion, CLTS, ABCD, and different hygiene promotion sand sanitation approach
• Experience with WaSH in Market, WaSH in Health, and WaSH in schools
• Infra PM: Experience with borehole drilling, water points rehabilitation, solar system, pumps design and network design.
• Ability to use AutoCAD software, and other engineering softwares such as EPANET
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large team
• Skills in humanitarian context analysis
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge and skills
• Adequate reporting skill in English and Portuguese
• Budget Management experience will be an added advantage
• English (mandatory)
• Portuguese (mandatory)
• Local languages (Desirable)

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• ONLY applications received in English will be opened
• Please quote “WASH PM_MDP” on the subject line of your email.
• Dear candidate Solidarités International does not charge money to apply for a position. if anyone attempts to bribe a Solidarités International employee, they will automatically be disqualified from the recruitment process
• If you are in this situation, please do not hesitate to contact Solidarites International administrative department directly