WASH Activity Manager

Job Description

Title: WASH Activity Manager

Company Name: Solidarites International

Vacancy: 02

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelors of Science degree in civil engineering or equivalent work experience in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, hydrogeology or any other related technical field

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Affectation: Teknaf, Bangladesh
∎ Possible Start of the activities: As Soon As Possible
∎ ORG CHART POSITION (Reporting and Functional Relationship):
∎ Line Manager: Program Manager-WASH

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Mission:
∎ Under the authority of the Program Manager, the Wash Activity Manager will be responsible for:
∎ Implementing the activities and meeting the objectives as defined in the operation proposals
∎ Supervise the WASH operational team
∎ Ensure the timely implementation of the WASH activities, that SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL's quality standards are met and proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance if necessary
∎ TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Project Implementation:
∎ Participate in the preparation and implementation of assessments
∎ Plan and supervise the implementation of the WASH activities according to the set objectives and SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL standards
∎ Make sure the objectives for the activities under his/her responsibility are achieved and the deadlines are met
∎ Partake in the whole WASH activities implementation process from Technical Assessment to implementation and monitoring
∎ Regularly visit the activities' sites
∎ Identify and anticipate any risks and constraints related to the WASH activities and propose alternate strategies to the WASH Deputy Program Manager
∎ In collaboration with the WASH Deputy Program Manager and the Outreach Team adapt the beneficiary selection methodology as necessary, in particular, the beneficiary selection criteria
∎ Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness in light of changing circumstances and the needs of populations, propose adjustments to programs if necessary
∎ Use the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
∎ Human resources management
∎ Partake in the recruitment of national technical staff
∎ With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile
∎ Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility
∎ Prepare the planning of the team under his/her supervision
∎ Organise regular meetings and workshops with program team members
∎ Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
∎ Supervise and monitor potential conflicts within the team and inform the WASH Deputy Program Manager in case of problem
∎ Identify any training needs and implement training activities in accordance with operational requirements
∎ Participate in the development of the WASH team's technical et methodological capacities
∎ Evaluate the performance of the members of his/her team
∎ Identify team members' potential for advancement and communicate this information to the Program Manager
∎ Monitor teams to ensure that they are adhering to health and safety regulations
∎ Logistics and administration
∎ Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders in collaboration with the logistics department
∎ Support the WASH Deputy Program Manager with the assessment of human needs, logistical and financial resources needed at different stages of the activities
∎ Ensure that the safety of persons and equipment at intervention/project sites is guaranteed
∎ Partake in the updating of tools for monitoring financial, logistical and operational activities (Operational Follow-Up, Project Planning Monitoring, Budget Follow-Up, indicators follow-up)
∎ Compile the weekly schedules for transportation
∎ Monitoring, Evaluation and coordination
∎ In collaboration with the WASH Deputy Program Manager and the monitoring team adapt the monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies as necessary
∎ Support the monitoring and evaluation surveys conducted by the Outreach team and the construction supervisors.
∎ In link with the WASH Deputy Program Manager, coordination with other operational departments
∎ In link with the WASH Deputy Program Manager, coordinate with external actors
∎ Reporting
∎ Report any type of problem encountered on the field
∎ Be responsible for the production of administrative documents to be signed jointly with governmental authorities, communities, beneficiaries or partners
∎ Immediately report any problems or information that could affect the projects/activities or the security of the teams to the WASH Deputy Program Manager
∎ Check with the team the arrival and departure to and from the field.
∎ Ensure the collection and compilation of information about the progress of projects/activities from the team
∎ Write regular reports on the progress of the activities for the WASH Deputy Program Manager
∎ Partake in the drafting of reports and schedules/appendices related to the activities for donors and/or sponsors
∎ Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other international agencies in cooperation with the WASH Deputy Program Manager and Program Manager
∎ Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in collaboration with the WASH Deputy Program Manager for the projects/activities to the relevant bodies: local authorities, sector, partners, ... within his/her employment location

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 4-5 years working experience on WASH projects either within the NGO sector or within the private sector
∎ The ideal candidate would have both strong management experience working with several with exposure to WASH projects and experience in an engineering position. However, in the absence of both, a strong preference on either skillset complemented by the other profile components would be accepted
∎ Males and females are encouraged to apply
∎ Others Requirement:
∎ Strong stakeholder management experience and negotiation skills
∎ Previous experience coordinating with private contractors, Bangladeshi government, and/or other NGOs is a plus
∎ Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT). ideally AutoCad, and capacity to learn new software
∎ Language proficiency: English and Banglad skills are required for writing, typing, and speaking. Ability to speak the Chittagonian dialect is an added value
∎ Good knowledge and experience on Project Cycle Management
∎ Proven capacity to write internal and external reports
∎ Capacity to train his/her team
∎ Well organized and with good interpersonal and communication skill
∎ Able to communicate with tact and diplomacy and to work and communicate effectively with several stakeholders at different levels
∎ Ability to coordinate externally and represent the organization
∎ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
∎ Ability to take initiative

Salary:
∎ Monthly Salary: BDT 76900/-

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Other benefits as per the organization HR policy.

Application Deadline: October 23, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Solidarites International
∎ Address : House # 15/A, Rd # front 8, Block # F, Banani, Dhaka – 1213, Bangladesh
∎ Web : www.solidarites.org
∎ Business : SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is an international humanitarian organization based in Paris, France, which provides aid and assistance to victims of war and natural disasters. For the past 35 years, the organization`s vocation has been to meet the three vital needs - drinking, eating and sheltering - of vulnerable populations around the world. Our programs mainly focus on emergency relief actions related to water and sanitation but also related to food security as well as shelter and infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction.

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