WASH Officer (2 positions)

Date JD last updated: 29th October 2024

Date position opened: 30th October 2024

WASH Officer

POSITION DETAILS

Title WASH Officer (2 positions)

Classification N/A

Location (Country & Base) Somalia, Galmudug and Kismayo with possible field missions in other project areas of operation  

Contract duration 1 year renewable based on funding and performance

Starting date in-country November 2024

Training requirements Project management, communication, financing, and administrative training

Technical Line Manager Project Manager

Administrative Supervisor Program Coordinator Somalia

1. Program management

·         Support the Project Manager to carry out proper and realistic planning of project activities.

·         Generate monthly project activity reports presented to arche noVa Project Manager.

·         Assist the Project Manager in developing required supporting documents (training reports, beneficiary training lists, beneficiary participation lists, vouchers etc) and, follow up with the contractors.

·         Work closely with the Project Manager to track deadlines for the project's activity implementation and effective planning.

·         Support the Project Manager in tracking project deadlines and providing and planning to ensure effective and timely achievement of the same.

2.Quality management and Impact orientation

·         Support the Project Manager to ensure timely quality service delivery and outputs achievement.

·         Support the Project Manager in ensuring all WASH facilities construction components meet required quality standards.

·         Conduct field visit to project sites and direct supervision of work undertaken by contractors

·         Support the Project Manager in ensuring the project schedule is being met, timely management and reviewing of any plan discrepancies or deviations.

·         Undertake community mobilization and conduct hygiene promotion within the communities.

·         Support the Project Manager in ensuring effective integration and mainstreaming of disability and gender aspects into the project.

3. Coordination and Communication

·         Contribute to the timely preparation and submission of reports to arche noVa in coordination with the Project Manager.

·         Maintain good working relationships with local authority, line ministries and constant engagement, consultations and dialogue with the communities working in the areas of project operations and implementation.

·         Participate in coordination and Steering Committees meetings in arche noVa Nairobi office (physically or virtually).

·         Participate in arche noVa monitoring missions in coordination with the Project Manager using appropriate tools and instruments to collect data and information from beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

·         To support the Project Manager in the implementation of base line, Post distribution monitoring (PDM) and Endline evaluation of the project.

·         Document case studies and collect successful/human stories and pictures regarding beneficiaries and share with arche noVa Project Manager.

·         Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager and or Program Officer/Coordinator.

Internal & External relationships

Internal

·         arche noVa program Coordinator

·         arche noVa Program officer

·         arche noVa Project Manager

·         arche noVa MEAL Officer

·         arche noVa Operations/ Finance officer

External

·         Community stakeholders

·         WASH, FSL and other Clusters

·         Local authorities

·         Other stakeholders connected with the projects

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Monthly activity reports for the project's activities to be shared with arche noVa Project Manager

·         Assist in developing Project Interim and Final project reports in Coordination with Project Manager

·         Monitoring mission reports including quality pictures, human interest stories, and case studies

QUALIFICATIONS

·         University Degree in Project Management / Business Management/ International Relations/ or other relevant field.

·          At least 3 years’ professional experience, with at least 2 years’ professional experience in a similar position.

·         Clear understanding of Somalia's security context and operation dynamics (Somali Nationals Preferred)

·         Knowledge of Peace, gender and inclusion is an added advantage.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

·         At least 3 years work experience within the sectors WASH, FSL, DRR in similar position in international humanitarian and/or transitional assistance contexts is key.

·         Strong background in Humanitarian/Development programing and International Relations is required.

·         Demonstrated depth of experience working with Somali communities and organizations, especially focusing on climate change and disaster risk Management Projects

·         Extensive experience and recognized expertise in models and methods of training, facilitation and capacity building and Project Management

·         Strong experience in German donor requirements, expectations and reporting skills

·         Solid professional experiences in Somalia and or working in insecure / volatile environments

·         Excellent communication capacities

·         Excellent in English and Somali (written & oral)

·         Willingness to travel frequently to field locations

·         Flexibility, ability to work under pressure and capacity to meet tight deadlines

PREFERRED

·         Results-oriented personality.

·         Conflict resolution and problem-solving capacities

·         Ability to work under pressure

·         High level of flexibility

This document is non-contractual and may be modified to reflect the changing needs of the service.

Attention:
Somalis are highly encouraged to apply.

arche noVa is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment. Women are encouraged to apply.

Salary range is between 1200-1300 Euros

Deadline for application: 12.11.2024 at 5 :00pm East African Time

Please send your application documents (cover letter, CV, supporting documents and references) as well as your salary expectations in one pdf-document to: [email protected]

Subject: WASH Officer-Somalia

Further information: www.arche-nova.org