Somalia: WASH Program Manager

Position Title: WASH Program Manager

Level: X2

Number of positions: one(1)

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Type of contract: Fixed term

Contract duration: 6months with possibility of extension

Organisational background

Action Contre la Faim (Action Against Hunger) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia Since May 1992. Currently, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on treating and preventing malnutrition, increasing access to clean water and appropriate sanitation, strengthening the food-security and the livelihoods and thus boosting the resilience of communities in Somalia as well as emergency response via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995), El Berde (since 2012), Xudur (since 2014), Eyl (Puntland, since 2014) and Tieglow (2015).

The positions and responsibilities

ACF Somalia is looking for suitable Somalia National to fill WASH Program Manager, based in Mogadishu. Reports hierarchically to the Field Coordinator and technically to the WASH Head of Department/Deputy Country Director , the WASH Program Manager’s core responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

Goal:

To identify and implement high quality and relevant WASH activities with a high coverage, in conformity with overarching strategy and the standards set internationally, by ACF and by national policies.

Objective 1: Contribute to consultations on strategy and the positioning of the WASH Department

Ø Ongoing, systematic, and thorough analysis of the humanitarian situation in respect to WASH and of the context of intervention in his/her field of activity;

Ø Internal dissemination of collected information and analysis to the DCD

Ø Participation in defining the strategy in his/her technical sector of intervention and of the sectoral strategy at national level

Ø Implementing projects consistent with the ACF Charter, the ACF strategic framework, the policies of WASH and other ACF sectors, positioning papers, national strategies for the WASH sector, and key international documents in the sector (SPHERE Standards and WHO, etc.)

Ø Ensuring that teams have a clear understanding of these documents

Ø Participating, as and when necessary, in the development of the WASH section of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) in his/her area of intervention Promoting transversal integration of the WASH sector with other sectors, in collaboration with the DCD

Ø Accounting for cross-cutting issues associated with WASH interventions (HIV, Gender issues, Disaster Management, Environment, Handicap, etc.)

Objective 2: Identify needs and contribute to project formulation:

Ø Identifying humanitarian needs in the field of WASH and in his/her area of intervention including the submission of reports pertaining to such matters

Ø Including, where appropriate, target populations and local actors in the identification of needs and in the modalities of the response

Ø Participation in formulating WASH programs

Ø Contributing to writing the WASH sections of project proposals

Objective 3: Ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of WASH projects

Ø Implementation of the WASH program(s) in line with the logical framework of the program(s), the budget, and the logistical and administrative procedures of ACF

Ø The quality of the programs established in conformity with the technical and project management standards of ACF

Ø Familiarizing him/herself thoroughly with his/her project(s), the issues at stake, the logical framework and indicators; retaining printed copies of donor contractual documents; and sharing project information with his/her teams

Ø Identifying the technical constraints associated with project implementation Proposing innovative technical solutions in response to such constraints

Ø The implementation of technical recommendations concerning his/her project (given by WASH Coordinators, Technical Advisor at Headquarters, Experts, Evaluators …)

Ø Supervising his/her programs, by means of the internal APR monitoring tools, regular presence in the field, updated project planning, monthly budget review and follow-up

Ø The visibility of both the donor and ACF on the project sites

Ø Timely preparation of the WASH components of external and internal reports relating to his/her projects

Ø Identifying and implementing safety measures for both the teams and the wider population (construction sites, community based work…)

Objective 4: Contribute to program quality and accountability processes and measure program impact:

Ø Promoting and taking part in the impact evaluation of his/her project (external evaluation)

Ø Promoting and contributing to learning and program quality improvement (internal evaluation and joint visits)

Ø Implementing complaint and feedback mechanisms promoting ethical and transparency principles, particularly in respect to beneficiary populations

Ø Ensuring that a double KAP survey is implemented (baseline and final)

Objective 5: Participate in the coordination, representation, and partnerships of ACF in his/her area of intervention:

Ø Coordination of activities with other sectors and departments of ACF in order to ensure rational use of resources and optimum integration

Ø Participation in visits by donors whenever requested by Deputy Country Director or the Field Coordinator

Ø Representing ACF and ensuring coordination with partners, the authorities, agencies of the United Nations and NGOs in his/her area in collaboration with the Field Coordinator

Ø Contributing to the process of selecting partners, formalizing partnerships and enhancing their capabilities (Local NGOs, international NGOs, national authorities, private agencies etc...)

Ø Reinforcing the WASH capacities of partners

Objective 6: Supervise and manage the team

Ø Determining team size and participates in the recruitment of his/her team

Ø Team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation)

Ø Participate in the appraisal of team members

Ø Staff development of team members

Objective 7: Contribute to capitalization and technical development in his/her sector

Ø Capitalization of program-related data and documentation of the innovations achieved

Ø Dissemination of the technical and operational expertise acquired in the course of the program

Ø Contributing to the upward transmission of data from the field to better inform ACF communications.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to WASH related development assistance
• A relevant diploma with additional years of work experience in Somalia or similar context will be accepted in lieu of the degree

• Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), is preferable. Masters is an asset.

• At least two years of professional work experience in the UN, other international development organization, private sector or governmental organisation

• Relevant Field work experience at management level

• Background or familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response and Cluster approach

• Experience working in fast paced humanitarian programming in Somalia

• Good facilitation, analytical, planning and report writing skills;

• demonstrate good planning, organizational and research / analytical skills;

• Good interpersonal skills ;

• Must be able to work within a team;;

• Excellent oral and written English and Somali language skills

• Ability to use standard computing, packages (word, excel, outlook, power point, internet etc.);

• Good knowledge and experience in management

Applications, including CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to be sent via email to:

hr-recruitment@so.missions-acf.org not later than 2^nd May 2016 clearly mentioning the position and the location on the subject line. e.g. VA007/2016 WASH Program Manager -Mogadishu. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply**