Project Manager - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Expert (WASH)
Peshawar (KPK) with frequent movements to project locations in both KPK and Punjab provinces
Work Context
For Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe the vast majority of the projects in Pakistan are implemented jointly with local NGO partners. In Pakistan, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides support and guidance and ensures bridging between third party donors or DKH Headquarter and the implementing partners. Early recovery efforts are now being planned and underway in some parts of the vast areas devastated during last July’s floods.
Together with the Program Managers, the WASH Expert will be assisting a successful and efficient implementation of projects which in particular cover safe water supply provision, sanitation and hygiene promotion programs in a number of locations in Pakistan in partnership with local NGO(s).
Need may also arise to offer assistance on alternative approach and innovative climate-friendly water supply technologies. DKH is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly methods of water use.
Main tasks:
A. Capacity building
• Support implementing partners with technical advice during all phases of the projects (proposal writing, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting) to ensure quality and accountability of their project work
• Support DKH staff in all aspects related to WASH projects and provide qualified knowledge to support decision making procedures within the organisation
• Assist in developing and formulating an WASH policy to be applied by DKH until the end of the flood programs and perhaps beyond
• Conduct trainings for partners and capacity-building in project communities in close coordination with implementing partners
B. Project Management
• Ensure together with the Program Manager, successful completion of project implementation
• Assist the implementing partner during all phases of the projects from needs assessment to reporting
• Support the Program Managers and all other staff of DKH in all WASH related questions and issues
• Formulate calls for proposals, assess project proposals, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Assist in all procurement activities related to WASH projects in order to guarantee cost-efficient, appropriate , environmentally sound and qualitative procurement mechanisms
• Adhere to the Strategic Plan of DKH Pakistan and participate in developing a comprehensive and integrated action plan
C. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Develop and ensure implementation of M&E plans and log frames for the successful and smooth implementation of WASH projects
• Document lessons learnt and project assessments for DKH´s internal learning and policy development process
• Develop plans, and assist in putting them into practice, for baseline data collection by partners before take-off of WASH projects
D. Project Administration
• Submit narrative reports (including risk maps, graphs, tables, photos) on projects implemented focussing on major achievements and particular effects on disaster resilience of beneficiaries;
• Coordinate with partner organisations for project related correspondences, feedback and support, when needed;
• Accompany project visitors to the field when required, in consultation with the HoM;
• Attend related meetings and workshops on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Multan, Peshawar and other places in Pakistan in order to learn from other organisations and to share DKH´s experiences and knowledge on those subjects, in agreement with the HoM;
• Liaise with other INGOs, UN and government agencies to create synergies with the water and sanitation interventions
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the line Supervisor or the HoM.
Qualifications
The requested minimum qualifications are as follows:
• University degree and specific additional qualification in a WASH related discipline (Environmental Health, Public Health, Civil Engineering etc)
• Minimum 5 years of humanitarian aid experience in WASH programs and project management in tropical and sub-tropical regions
• Demonstrated experience in working with partner organisations (NGOs) with a strong element of capacity building of partners and institutions.
• Demonstrated capacity to live in harsh conditions and insecure environment
For this post, the following further qualifications are an asset:
• Demonstrated experience in provision of safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion projects and commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in tropical and sub-tropical regions
• Knowledge on hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality and testing (as needed)
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of WASH facility construction
• Demonstrated understanding of safe water supply, environmental health issues and hygiene promotion policies and procedures of governments, international NGO and donor agencies;
• Good understanding of key principles of international NGOs including accountability, impartiality, neutrality, independence, cooperation, and intercultural understanding;
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language and computer skills;
• Strong commitment to teamwork;
• Effective communication, motivating leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Belief in the principles of participatory approaches to water use, environmental protection and climate change adaptation.
• Awareness of approaches for mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender and DRR.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills; experience of designing and delivering training programs
Remuneration: The remuneration will follow internationally accepted standards.
For detailed information about the assignment please contact Michael Frischmuth, Head of Asia Desk at Diakonie Headquarter, m.frischmuth@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de , phone +49-711-2159-573
Ability to develop good and supportive coaching / mentoring relationships with WASH Field Technical Support Officers and Field-based WASH Technicians
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Assignment Period: March 1st 2011, one year with possible extension, none-family posting
Work Context
For Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe the vast majority of the projects in Pakistan are implemented jointly with local NGO partners. In Pakistan, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides support and guidance and ensures bridging between third party donors or DKH Headquarter and the implementing partners. Early recovery efforts are now being planned and underway in some parts of the vast areas devastated during last July’s floods.
Together with the Program Managers, the WASH Expert will be assisting a successful and efficient implementation of projects which in particular cover safe water supply provision, sanitation and hygiene promotion programs in a number of locations in Pakistan in partnership with local NGO(s).
Need may also arise to offer assistance on alternative approach and innovative climate-friendly water supply technologies. DKH is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly methods of water use.
Main tasks:
A. Capacity building
• Support implementing partners with technical advice during all phases of the projects (proposal writing, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting) to ensure quality and accountability of their project work
• Support DKH staff in all aspects related to WASH projects and provide qualified knowledge to support decision making procedures within the organisation
• Assist in developing and formulating an WASH policy to be applied by DKH until the end of the flood programs and perhaps beyond
• Conduct trainings for partners and capacity-building in project communities in close coordination with implementing partners
B. Project Management
• Ensure together with the Program Manager, successful completion of project implementation
• Assist the implementing partner during all phases of the projects from needs assessment to reporting
• Support the Program Managers and all other staff of DKH in all WASH related questions and issues
• Formulate calls for proposals, assess project proposals, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Assist in all procurement activities related to WASH projects in order to guarantee cost-efficient, appropriate , environmentally sound and qualitative procurement mechanisms
• Adhere to the Strategic Plan of DKH Pakistan and participate in developing a comprehensive and integrated action plan
C. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Develop and ensure implementation of M&E plans and log frames for the successful and smooth implementation of WASH projects
• Document lessons learnt and project assessments for DKH´s internal learning and policy development process
• Develop plans, and assist in putting them into practice, for baseline data collection by partners before take-off of WASH projects
D. Project Administration
• Submit narrative reports (including risk maps, graphs, tables, photos) on projects implemented focussing on major achievements and particular effects on disaster resilience of beneficiaries;
• Coordinate with partner organisations for project related correspondences, feedback and support, when needed;
• Accompany project visitors to the field when required, in consultation with the HoM;
• Attend related meetings and workshops on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Multan, Peshawar and other places in Pakistan in order to learn from other organisations and to share DKH´s experiences and knowledge on those subjects, in agreement with the HoM;
• Liaise with other INGOs, UN and government agencies to create synergies with the water and sanitation interventions
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the line Supervisor or the HoM.
Qualifications
The requested minimum qualifications are as follows:
• University degree and specific additional qualification in a WASH related discipline (Environmental Health, Public Health, Civil Engineering etc)
• Minimum 5 years of humanitarian aid experience in WASH programs and project management in tropical and sub-tropical regions
• Demonstrated experience in working with partner organisations (NGOs) with a strong element of capacity building of partners and institutions.
• Demonstrated capacity to live in harsh conditions and insecure environment
For this post, the following further qualifications are an asset:
• Demonstrated experience in provision of safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion projects and commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in tropical and sub-tropical regions
• Knowledge on hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality and testing (as needed)
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of WASH facility construction
• Demonstrated understanding of safe water supply, environmental health issues and hygiene promotion policies and procedures of governments, international NGO and donor agencies;
• Good understanding of key principles of international NGOs including accountability, impartiality, neutrality, independence, cooperation, and intercultural understanding;
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail orientation;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language and computer skills;
• Strong commitment to teamwork;
• Effective communication, motivating leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Belief in the principles of participatory approaches to water use, environmental protection and climate change adaptation.
• Awareness of approaches for mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender and DRR.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills; experience of designing and delivering training programs
Remuneration: The remuneration will follow internationally accepted standards.
How to apply
Please send your application and CV by e-mail to the HR Officer Mrs. Michaela Istvan at Diakonie Headquarter, m.istvan@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.deFor detailed information about the assignment please contact Michael Frischmuth, Head of Asia Desk at Diakonie Headquarter, m.frischmuth@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de , phone +49-711-2159-573
Ability to develop good and supportive coaching / mentoring relationships with WASH Field Technical Support Officers and Field-based WASH Technicians
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Assignment Period: March 1st 2011, one year with possible extension, none-family posting
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