WASH Assistant

Date JD last updated: 29th October 2024

Date position opened: 30th October 2024

Title WASH Assistant

Classification N/A

Location (Country & Base)

Somalia, Kismayo with possible field missions in the project areas of operation

Contract duration 1 year renewable based on funding and performance

Starting date in-country November 2024

Training requirements Project management, DRR, FSL 

Technical Line Manager WASH Officer

Administrative Supervisor Program Coordinator Somalia

1. Program management

·         Ensure compliance with project implementation in collaboration with the Project Officer.

·         Assist the WASH officer in carrying out proper and realistic planning of project activities.

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

·         Assist the WASH Officer to develop required supporting documents (training reports, beneficiary training lists, beneficiary participation lists, vouchers etc) and, follow up with the contractors.

·         Keeping track of deadlines for the project's activity implementation and informing the arche noVa WASH Officer of an overview of relevant activities for effective planning.

2.Quality management and Impact orientation

·         Assist the WASH Officer in the project’s implementation responsibilities for the quality of services delivered and outputs achievement.

·         Ensure all WASH facilities construction components meet required quality standards in collaboration with the WASH Officer.

·         Ensure field visit to project sites and direct supervision of work undertaken by contractors in collaboration with the WASH Officer.

·         Ensuring the project schedule is being met, timely management and reviewing of any plan discrepancies or deviations.

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

·         Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of disability and gender aspects into the project in liaison with the WASH Officer.

3. Coordination and Communication

·         Facilitating communication between beneficiaries and the field office. 

·         Assist the WASH Officer in timely preparation and submission of project reports. 

·         Develop and maintain good working relationships, constant engagement, consultations and dialogue with the communities working in the areas of project operations and implementation.

·         Participate in project monitoring missions using appropriate tools and instruments to collect data and information from beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

·         To support the WASH Officer in conducting distributions and generate post distribution monitoring (PDM) reports.

·         Document case studies and collect successful/human stories and pictures regarding beneficiaries and share with WASH Officer.

·         Any other duties as assigned by the WASH Officer and or Project Manager.

Internal & External relationships

Internal

·         arche noVa program Coordinator

·         arche noVa Program Officer 

·         arche noVa Project Manager

·         arche noVa WASH Officer  

·         arche noVa MEAL Officer

·         arche noVa Operations/ Finance officer

External

·         Local authorities

·         The target communities

·         Other stakeholders connected with the projects

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Develop Monthly activity reports for the project's activities to be shared with arche noVa WASH Officer

·         Monitoring mission reports including quality pictures, human interest stories, and case studies shared with the WASH Officer

·         Conduct post-distribution monitoring and generate reports

·         University Degree in Project Management / Community Engagement

·          At least 2 years’ professional experience, with at least 1 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

·         Strong background in Humanitarian response and Community mobilization/engagement

·         At least 2 years work experience within the sectors WASH, FSL or NFI distributions in similar position in international humanitarian and/or transitional assistance contexts

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

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

·         Excellent communication capacities

·         Excellent in English and Somali (written & oral)

·         Willingness to work frequently in field locations

·         Flexibility and capacity to meet tight deadlines

PREFERRED

·         Community engagement knowledge

·         Results-oriented personality.

·         Conflict resolution and problem-solving capacities

·         Ability to work under high level of pressure

·         High level of flexibility

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

Attention:
Somali Nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

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

The salary range for this position is 550-600 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 Assistant -Somalia

Further information: www.arche-nova.org