Action
Contre la Faim (ACF-International) has been conducting humanitarian programs in
Somalia from May 1992.
ACF Somalia is
currently looking for suitable a candidate to fill the following position which
will be based in Nairobi.
ACF Somalia: Head of WASH
Department
Purpose / Duties of
the Role:
- The
WASH Head of Department provides strategic direction, advice and oversight
on WASH programming.
- The
WASH HoD is responsible for the overall quality, management and expansion
of the ACF Somalia WASH program and the integration of WASH activities
within ACF Somalia.The provision of technical and management guidance and
leadership to on-going WASH projects .
- Overall
project development and management responsibilities for the WASH program,
including budget management, donor compliance, reporting and staff
management.
- To
develop ACF knowledge on water, sanitation & hygiene education issues
in Somalia.
- The
holder of this post will also be required to establish and develop strong
working relationships with key WASH stakeholders including, but not
limited to, representatives from the Government, UN, donors, INGOs, Local
NGOS, partner organisations, private sector and other ACF country
programmes in the region..
- Forming
strategic WASH alliances and/or consortia with appropriate partners is
also the responsibility of this position.
Requirements for the Position:
- A
minimum of 5 years managing a WASH program with an I/NGO in various
humanitarian context.
- In-depth
knowledge and experience of developing and managing urban and rural WASH
programs, preferably in Somalia or in the region.
- Strong
demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including
project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial
management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management
tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others.
- Experience
with institutional donor such as ECHO, DFID, UN, etc.
- Master’s
Degree in Public Health, Water and Sanitary Engineering or Civil
Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong
demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including
project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial
management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management
tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others.
- Excellent
interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive
experience and staff mentoring capacity.
- Exceptional
communication, networking, analysis and writing skills
- Strong
demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities
and other NGOs.
How to apply:
If you meet the
requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume to
recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 12th April 2013, clearly
mentioning the position you are applying for.
This position is open
to Kenyan Nationals Only.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
