Solidarites Jobs: Water and Sanitation Program Manager

Position: Water and Sanitation Program Manager
 Line Manager: Field Coordinator
Location: Adaado (Somalia) Galgadud region Starting Date: 7th June 2010 Duration of contract: 6 months with possibility of extension
Solidarites is an international humanitarian aid organisation which provides assistance to populations who are victims of armed conflict or natural disaster. For 29 years, Solidarités has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. By carrying out emergency programmes, Solidarités acquired an extensive experiences expertise in the fields of promoting access to clean drinking water and sanitation.
The joint Kenya / Somalia mission is relatively young (started in March 2007) and includes 2 projects in South Somalia, and 2 projects in Kenya. In Somalia, Solidarites has one project in Bardera district of Gedo region and another one in Afmadow district of Lower Juba. Solidarites Kenya /Somalia mission is in the process of opening up the Adaado base in Somalia and is seeking to recruit a qualified individual to manage its Watsan activities.
The intervention will target IDPs, pastoralists, agro-pastoralist and the resident populations of Adaado district in Galgadud.

1. Description of the position

The Watsan Program Manager is a key person who will be responsible of managing the water and Sanitation operational component of the project.  He / she will ensure achievement of the Watsan objectives within the timeframe of the project period, manage the Watsan team in the field, prepare activities plans, budgets, reports and lead in sector needs assessment.
2. Hierarchy of management
The Watsan Program Manager will be under the supervision of Field Coordinator who will be his or he line Manager.
However, he /she will refer and liaise with Kenya / Somalia Watsan Coordinator on technical and functional issues.
Under his / her responsibility, the Watsan Program Manager will oversee the work of the following field staff: two borehole supervisors, one hygiene promotion supervisor, two hygiene promoters and one rain water catchment supervisor.
3. Keys responsibilities
NB: this list gives the framework of the responsibilities of this position but it is not exhaustive. You may be asked to complete other duties.
Team Management
  • To recruit, train, mentor and manage  the staff under his /her  direct responsibility
  • To prepare and update job descriptions for staff under his/her responsibility
  • To evaluate the skills and performances of the staff under his/her responsibility.
  • To complete detailed activities plan of the sector in collaboration with the sector team.
Project development
  • To work closely with the Field Coordinator under the advice of the Water Sanitation Coordinator to complete detailed activity plans and other sector reports for the project.
  • To 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 Solidarités Somalia country strategy plan in the context of the field situation.
Project Management
  • To spear-head the implementation of watsan activities specific to borehole rehabilitation in the project sites.
  • To be responsible for the construction/rehabilitation of several rainwater catchments and ensure efficient and effective quality of the work.
  • To control the evolution of watsan component (progress indicator, relevance and efficiency) and to adjust activities and processes in relevance to the field situation and budget availability through undertaking periodic assessment.
  • To plan and supervise the hygiene promotion activities and resources in time, according to the objectives of the Program.
  • To ensure adherence to the budgets with objectives and activities settled jointly with the financial staff in the field on in the headquarters.
  • To be responsible for program reporting to the Field Coordinator according to Solidarités and the donor reporting regulations.
  • To facilitate the collection of baseline, project monitoring and context monitoring data by Watsan field staff
  • To contribute to the capitalisation of experience through the development of monitoring tools and documentations
  • To follow the advice and recommendations of the Watsan Coordinator.
Logistics / Administration
  • To Prepare purchase requests for materials in liaison  with logistics and administration personnel
  • To plan movement and transport needs of the sector staffs
  • To prepare access to work sites for Solidarités staff and have it validated in terms of security by the Field Coordinator
  • To validate movements of materials in and out of stock, concerning Watsan activities and ensures its timely deliveries to the worksites
  • To follow  up sector budget and monitor sector expenditures to enure efficient and effective use of  the available budget allocations.
  • To project sector  needs in terms of cashflow forecast for the Project.
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Prepare sector reports and ensure timely submission to the field coordinator
  • Monitor regularly the progress and the timely implementation of Watsan activities as outlined in the project documents.
  • Develop the necessary monitoring and evaluation tool kits to check the success of the project.
  • Participate in writing new propositions of humanitarian actions including proposals and concept notes according to the needs of target population.
  • Document lessons learnt on strategic approaches (procurement, payment, recruitment, implementations, planning etc…)
  • Ensure that Solidarités’ management tools are properly used in the planning and implementation of Watsan activities.
Communication
Internal Communication:
  • Share with the team every information about security, activities, logistical or administrative needs
  • Prepare weekly situation report for Watsan activities
  • Contribute to final and intermediary activity reports
  • Participate in weekly coordination team meetings
  • Participate in security meetings
External Communication:
  • Sharing and discuss Watsan related propositions with donor’s representative.
  • Participate in Watsan Cluster meetings / forums whenever possible.
  • Participate and organize meetings with different humanitarian actors (UN, NGOs etc..) about Watsan issues in the field
4/ Qualifications and experience requested:
Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or any other relevant field.
  • A master’s degree in a field relevant to Watsan programming would be an added advantage.
Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Watsan project management in a similar position
  • Minimum 2 years of experience within an NGO or similar agencies
  • At least 1 year of field experience with NGOs in Somalia.
  • Experience of  work in a highly  security context and harsh environmental condition
  • Experience in team management and planning
  • Proven experience in project management
5/ Personality Specification:
Skills and competences:
  • At least 30 years old.
  • Good knowledge of Watsan technologies and current hygiene promotion methodologies used in humanitarian contexts
  • Understanding and interest in emergency humanitarian situations
  • Knowledge and understanding of the main humanitarian actors
  • Team leadership and coordination ability
  • Ability to negotiate with communities
Languages:
  • English (working language) : fluent with excellent writing capacities
  • Somali is a clear advantage
Computer skills:
  • Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet.
6/ How to apply:
All cover letter, CV and contact details for 3 referees must be sent to the following email address:  jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org by closing date, 31st May 2010.
Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the title of your email.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Solidarites is an equal opportunity employer