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. By carrying out emergency programs, SI has acquired experience and expertise in the fields of WASH, food security, livelihoods and agriculture.

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 Field  Coordinator
 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

 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: 26th March 2013. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an equal opportunities employer