VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – VA 20/2023

Position Title: WASH Program Manager

Number of positions: 1

Reporting to: WASH HOD

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Organisational background:

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated

1. Job Summary

Wash program manager   position shall take charge of technical aspects of formulation of  WASH strategy  and  carryout need assessments of the program under the supervision of the Wash HoD His/her main roles and in consultation with the WASH HOD and  technical teams shall include; designing, planning, implementing , monitoring and reporting on the Programs WASH activities

Purpose

The Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Program Manager (PM) is responsible for running and supervising water, sanitation and hygiene programs at all stages of the project management cycle. He/she 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.

Engagement

Represent Action Against Hunger in all coordination forums at National and regional level, collaborate with other implementing partners, INGO, UN bodies and the local communities to ensure successful implementation and smooth running of the projects

Delivery

Successful Design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH interventions in Project areas in line with internationally/Nationally accepted standards and ACFs technical guidelines as well as the donor requirements.

Essential job duties:

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

              The WASH Program Manager is responsible for

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 HoD

Ø  Participation in defining the strategy in his/her area 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 strategic and other legal texts produced by ministries responsible 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 Head of Base

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

            Objective 2: Identify needs and contribute to project formulation

The    WASH Program Manager is responsible for:

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

The        WASH Program Manager is responsible for:

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  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

The   WASH Program Manager is responsible for:

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/final)

Ø  Ensuring information collection and analysis on project as specified in the project document and any other agreed upon means of monitoring with the WASH team

Ø  Incorporate risk-sensitive indicators and measures for monitoring

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

The      WASH Program Manager is responsible for:

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 the Country Director

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 Head of Base

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

The     WASH Program Manager is responsible for:

Ø  Determining team size and recruiting his/her team

Ø  Team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation)

Ø  Appraisal of team members

Ø  Staff development of team members

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

The     WASH Program Manager is responsible for:

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

Ø  Develop capitalization documents in DRR/DRM for learning

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

1. Supervisory Responsibilities

Field WASH Team

1. Fiscal Responsibility

None

1. Physical demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions.
• Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
• Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international official matters. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and outside weather conditions, as well as infectious diseases

1. Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

• Foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
• Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
• Value and respect all cultures.

1. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in water engineering/ Public health or Diploma in relevant in relevant field with extensive experience in WASH program in Somalia.

1. Required Qualifications

• Water, Sanitation and Public Health technical  experience
• 6+ years’ work experience in humanitarian context
•  Sound expertise in strengthening the capacities of WASH Personnel
• Good knowledge of community dynamics, mobilization and participation
• Good financial management skills
• Excellent HR management skills
• Excellent reporting and computer skills a must
• Good in structural designs and drawings
• Ability to work independently and in isolation
• Strong capacity to make quick decisions
• Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits
• Ability to analyze and evaluate situation and data
• Ability to manage culturally  sensitive issues
• High degree in motivation, result oriented creativeness and adaptability
• Strong personality and maturity
• Proven ability to work with limited resources

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

[email protected]  not later than 5th June, 2023 clearly mentioning the position on the subject line.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.