Specialist, WATSAN Program Save the Children
Duty Station: Abyei/Agok
Reporting to: Manager, Abyei Programs
Purpose of Position:
The Abyei WATSAN Specialist, in coordination with the Program Manager, is responsible for the general oversight and planning of water and sanitation related activities under different grants. The WATSAN Specialist will spend 75% of his/her time for the EU/UNDP RRP grant and 25% for other WATSAN program activities implemented by SC.
1.0 General Description:
The WATSAN Specialist will work in close coordination with staff, local authorities and members of the RRP consortium to ensure proper and effective implementation of the water and sanitation related activities. The WATSAN Specialist will submit timely and accurate reports to the program manager, including, but not limited to, financial and programmatic updates, site trips and evaluations.
The WATSAN Specialist will work closely with the Program Manager and consortium members to ensure effective communication and coordination as well as assist with staffing issues when appropriate. S/he will have regular contact with the local water and sanitation authorities, consortium members and other NGOs to prevent overlap or duplication of work already being undertaken by separate entities.
The WATSAN Specialist will be based in Abyei with frequent travel throughout the project impact area and will also make support visits to other SC project areas as required. The WATSAN Specialist will report to SC Abyei program Manager.
2.0 Duties and Responsibilities:
2.1 Project Planning and Implementation
• Lead and carry out assessments of the water, sanitation and hygiene situation of communities in the program impact area.
• Provide assessment reports with key recommendations and designs of what needs to be done in the area of water, sanitation and hygiene.
• Develop detailed implementation plan for water and sanitation related activities.
• Design appropriate water and sanitation facilities based on local context and needs.
• Oversee drilling of boreholes conducted by both ARRP drilling team and contractors and ensure quality control.
• Provide technical assistance, including selection of sites, designing of facilities, preparation of work plans, staffing requirements, etc.
• Implement periodic project monitoring and evaluations to ensure targets are being met and where needed re-alignment of project interventions to meet targets.
• Implement regular sector coordination and strategic planning activities with communities and Local Government Authorities.
• Coordinate with ministries and community members to ensure that community capacity is developed.
• Work with village leaders to create water management committees and promote proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Provide regular supervision to water management committees so they are effective and sustainable.
2.2 Project Staff Supervision and Training:
• Train National staff to assume coordination and management positions.
• Ensure effective supervision and direction of water and sanitation program staff and activities
• Routinely monitor staff activities and conduct performance evaluations of WATSAN staff.
• Assist in the development of Local Government Authorities and community water management committees capacity
• Ensure staff to adhere to agency and donor policies and procedures
• As necessary, recruit and train water and sanitation staff. This involve writing of job descriptions, work schedules, training plans and appraisals
2.3 Program Monitoring and Reporting
• In coordination with Program Manager and ARRP consortium members, ensure that all water and sanitation reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Regularly visit water and sanitation programme sites to evaluate programmatic outputs against set goals.
• Coordinate with ARRP consortium members, the communities, LGAs and other NGOs in order to incorporate best practices into programme planning.
• Work closely with Program Manager to ensure that there is consistent, quality monitoring and evaluation of water related activities and that reporting is accurate and on time.
2.4 Project Grant Management, Compliance and Property Management:
• Ensure all water and sanitation activities remain in compliance with both agency and donor regulations.
• In coordination with Program Manager, ensure compliance with all grant related reporting requirements
• Ensure proper coding and recording of all WATSAN project expenditures and certify and Authorize WATSAN programme procurements as per SC policy.
• Work with logistician and Program Manager to procure appropriate materials.
2.5 Program Coordination and Representation
• Work closely with other sectors to ensure that water and sanitation activities are implemented according to DIP.
• Co-ordinate all water and sanitation work with interventions managed by UN agencies, local and international NGOs and government agencies.
• Represent SC at the various coordination meetings at a local and national levels ensuring compatibility with overall commitments and policy/programme priorities in Water and sanitation.
• Report the relevant information and action taken to the PM and the relevant staff in the organization.
3.0 Requirements:
• Degree or postgraduate degree in hydrogeology, water engineering, or other related fields.
• At least two years practical experience in developing countries in appropriate water and sanitation field. Some of this time should be as part of a drilling team or supervision of drilling activities.
• Experience in and working knowledge of community-based relief and development programs with good understanding of environmental sanitation. Previous work experience in Sudan is an advantage.
• Fluency in spoken and written English required. Knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and representational and communications skills are essential, and a team-oriented work style is a necessity.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Training/counterpart development skills.
• Personnel management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Ability to travel and to work in difficult circumstances.
Reporting to: Manager, Abyei Programs
Purpose of Position:
The Abyei WATSAN Specialist, in coordination with the Program Manager, is responsible for the general oversight and planning of water and sanitation related activities under different grants. The WATSAN Specialist will spend 75% of his/her time for the EU/UNDP RRP grant and 25% for other WATSAN program activities implemented by SC.
1.0 General Description:
The WATSAN Specialist will work in close coordination with staff, local authorities and members of the RRP consortium to ensure proper and effective implementation of the water and sanitation related activities. The WATSAN Specialist will submit timely and accurate reports to the program manager, including, but not limited to, financial and programmatic updates, site trips and evaluations.
The WATSAN Specialist will work closely with the Program Manager and consortium members to ensure effective communication and coordination as well as assist with staffing issues when appropriate. S/he will have regular contact with the local water and sanitation authorities, consortium members and other NGOs to prevent overlap or duplication of work already being undertaken by separate entities.
The WATSAN Specialist will be based in Abyei with frequent travel throughout the project impact area and will also make support visits to other SC project areas as required. The WATSAN Specialist will report to SC Abyei program Manager.
2.0 Duties and Responsibilities:
2.1 Project Planning and Implementation
• Lead and carry out assessments of the water, sanitation and hygiene situation of communities in the program impact area.
• Provide assessment reports with key recommendations and designs of what needs to be done in the area of water, sanitation and hygiene.
• Develop detailed implementation plan for water and sanitation related activities.
• Design appropriate water and sanitation facilities based on local context and needs.
• Oversee drilling of boreholes conducted by both ARRP drilling team and contractors and ensure quality control.
• Provide technical assistance, including selection of sites, designing of facilities, preparation of work plans, staffing requirements, etc.
• Implement periodic project monitoring and evaluations to ensure targets are being met and where needed re-alignment of project interventions to meet targets.
• Implement regular sector coordination and strategic planning activities with communities and Local Government Authorities.
• Coordinate with ministries and community members to ensure that community capacity is developed.
• Work with village leaders to create water management committees and promote proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Provide regular supervision to water management committees so they are effective and sustainable.
2.2 Project Staff Supervision and Training:
• Train National staff to assume coordination and management positions.
• Ensure effective supervision and direction of water and sanitation program staff and activities
• Routinely monitor staff activities and conduct performance evaluations of WATSAN staff.
• Assist in the development of Local Government Authorities and community water management committees capacity
• Ensure staff to adhere to agency and donor policies and procedures
• As necessary, recruit and train water and sanitation staff. This involve writing of job descriptions, work schedules, training plans and appraisals
2.3 Program Monitoring and Reporting
• In coordination with Program Manager and ARRP consortium members, ensure that all water and sanitation reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Regularly visit water and sanitation programme sites to evaluate programmatic outputs against set goals.
• Coordinate with ARRP consortium members, the communities, LGAs and other NGOs in order to incorporate best practices into programme planning.
• Work closely with Program Manager to ensure that there is consistent, quality monitoring and evaluation of water related activities and that reporting is accurate and on time.
2.4 Project Grant Management, Compliance and Property Management:
• Ensure all water and sanitation activities remain in compliance with both agency and donor regulations.
• In coordination with Program Manager, ensure compliance with all grant related reporting requirements
• Ensure proper coding and recording of all WATSAN project expenditures and certify and Authorize WATSAN programme procurements as per SC policy.
• Work with logistician and Program Manager to procure appropriate materials.
2.5 Program Coordination and Representation
• Work closely with other sectors to ensure that water and sanitation activities are implemented according to DIP.
• Co-ordinate all water and sanitation work with interventions managed by UN agencies, local and international NGOs and government agencies.
• Represent SC at the various coordination meetings at a local and national levels ensuring compatibility with overall commitments and policy/programme priorities in Water and sanitation.
• Report the relevant information and action taken to the PM and the relevant staff in the organization.
3.0 Requirements:
• Degree or postgraduate degree in hydrogeology, water engineering, or other related fields.
• At least two years practical experience in developing countries in appropriate water and sanitation field. Some of this time should be as part of a drilling team or supervision of drilling activities.
• Experience in and working knowledge of community-based relief and development programs with good understanding of environmental sanitation. Previous work experience in Sudan is an advantage.
• Fluency in spoken and written English required. Knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and representational and communications skills are essential, and a team-oriented work style is a necessity.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Training/counterpart development skills.
• Personnel management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Ability to travel and to work in difficult circumstances.
How to apply
http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6226565/k.BA72/Careers.htm
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