Wash Program Manager Full-Time

The Action Contre La Faim is hiring a Wash Program Manager, based for Mueda in Cabo Delgado.

General Mission

Identify, plan and implement high quality and relevant WASH activities with a high coverage, in conformity with
overarching strategy and the standards set internationally, by ACF and by national policies.

Objectives

Function 1: Strategy development and policy compliance

• Taking the lead in defining the strategy in his/her technical sector of intervention;
• Implementing WASH activities in compliance with ACF’s Charter, strategic framework, sectorial policies, positioning papers, as well as with Mozambican ministerial regulations and international standards (SPHERE, WHO, etc.);
• Ensuring that the ACF WASH team and partner organizations supported by ACF have a clear understanding of the above mentioned standards and guidelines;
• Ensuring timely reporting to donors and authorities;
• Promoting integration of the WASH sector with other sectors, in collaboration with the Deputy Country Director;
• Mainstreaming cross–cutting issues (HIV, Gender and Protection issues, Disaster Management, Environment, Disabilities, etc.) into WASH interventions.

Function 2: Needs assessment and project formulation

• Identifying, assess and document WASH needs among crisis–affected populations in his/her area of intervention;
• Taking the lead on drafting the WASH technical components as part of proposal development/project design.

Function 3: Design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of WASH projects

• Implementation of WASH projects in line with the associated logical frameworks, budget, work plan and ACF’s logistical and administrative procedures;
• Quality assurance in the implementation of WASH projects in conformity with the technical and project management standards of ACF;
• Sharing project information with his/her teams;
• Identifying the technical constraints hampering project implementation and proposing innovative technical solutions;
• Implementing the technical recommendations concerning his/her project provided by his/her functional technical advisor;
• Monitoring implementation by using ACF’s standard tools, and by ensuring regular presence in the field;
• Complying with visibility rules by donors and ACF;
• Timely preparation of the WASH components of external and internal reports relating to his/her projects;
• Identifying safety risks (e.g. at construction sites and/or during community–based work) and implementing safety measures to minimize those risks for both the teams and the local population;
• Monitoring and analyzing WASH programme indicators and ensure the availability of all means of verification;
• Monthly budgetary follow–up (BFU);
• Preparation of Project Procurement Plan;
• Coordinating with other sectors and departments within ACF in order to ensure rational use of resources and programme integration.

Function 4: Program quality and accountability assurance and impact evaluation

• Facilitating and taking part in impact evaluations of WASH interventions (external evaluation);
• Promoting and contributing to learning and program quality improvement (internal evaluation and joint visits);
• Implementing complaint and feedback mechanisms promoting transparency and accountability, particularly in respect of beneficiary populations;
• Ensuring that a double KAP survey is implemented (baseline/final).

Function 5: External representation, sector–level coordination and partnership management

• Participating in donor visits whenever requested by the Deputy Country Director;
• Representing ACF at WASH Cluster meetings and ensuring coordination with other WASH actors, authorities and UN agencies in collaboration with the Deputy Country Director;
• Contributing to the assessment, selection and capacity building of partner agencies involved in WASH– oriented partnerships with ACF (local and international NGOs, national authorities, private companies,
  etc.).

Function 6: Supervise and manage the WASH team

• Determining team size and recruiting team members;
• Team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation);
• Appraisal of team members;
• Staff development.

Function 7: Knowledge capitalization, technical development and programme compliance documentation

• Capitalization of program–related data and documentation of any innovation tested in as part of the WASH programme;
• Dissemination of the technical and operational expertise acquired in the course of the program;
• Filing of all the WASH programme documentation required for donor compliance and potentially subject to future auditing.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Advanced skills in at least five of the following key WASH areas: Hydro–geology – Hydrology – Civil engineering and sizing of basic WASH structures (wells, reservoirs, latrines, showers) – Hydraulics – Hydro–chemistry/water quality – Health promotion/public health – Community mobilization – Sanitation – WASH in emergency situations;
• Project–related statistical analyses and investigative techniques;
• At least 3 years of work experience in the implementation of WASH projects in the humanitarian sector;
• Command of project cycle management to EU standard (6 stages) and of OECD CAD/ACF methodological
   criteria for project execution;
• Working proficiency in English and Portuguese + at least one of the local languages in Macomia (Shimakonde, Kimuane, Emakua)

Desired

• Knowledge of the ACF WASH intervention framework, including ACF strategies, WASH policy and manuals, sectoral training tools;
• Knowledge of the area of intervention and other ACF sectors of intervention (Nutrition, FSL, Mental Health and Care Practices);
• Familiarity with GIS, data analysis and water modeling software;
• Previous experience in country program startup;
• Experience in handling partnerships with national NGOs and provide capacity building to their staff;
• Complementary skills in: Geophysics, Drilling, Anthropology, Cartography.

How to Apply

Composition of the file: CV, Letter of Motivation, NUIT, BI, Certificates, etc

Link: https://forms.gle/bvtgUF4J44tYHaWNA