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Solidarités International is recruiting a WASH PM – (M/F) for Mueda in Mozambique.

 

  • General objectives

The WaSH program manager (PM) is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals. She/he is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program, and guarantees the good performance and the quality of the program(s) WASH implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance

  • Specific stakes and challenges
  • Implement WaSH assessments in hard-to-reach areas or after an alert raised by RRM team
  • Develop WaSH emergency activities in new areas
  • Manage, follow up and supervise programs in a wide geographical area
  • Develop and implement a sound hygiene promotion methodology
  • Ensure rapid implementation of emergency solution after prioritization of needs
  • Engage closely with CCCM PM in order to identify gaps within the different IDPs sites
  • Ensure rehabilitation of water network in collaboration with authorities and companies in charge of the water supply in Mozambique (FIPAG, SDIP, DPOP etc.)
  • Ensure sustainable WaSH solutions devlopment and implementation after prioritization of emergency needs

 

  • Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Population movements in and out areas (IDPs, returnees, pendular movement) that hinder the estimation of the population served by a given water supply infrastructure at a given time;

  • With support of the deputy field coordinator for programs ensure training and capacity building of the team
  • Implement and follow up of on-going WaSH activities
  • Update hygiene promotion strategy in order to enhance this component and the quality of HP interventions
  • Guarantee quality and monitoring of all activities and program implementation according humanitarian and SI standards.
  • Set up and follow up project management tools.
  • Lead SI provincial sub-WaSH Cluster
  • Management

The WaSH program manager will directly manage a team of national staff; the size is dependent on funding but will range between 10 to 15 people. The national team will have to continue to be trained, finding staff with emergency experience is not obvious in Mozambique. Finding local qualified staff is also a challenge meaning some staff come from other parts of Mozambique and do not know the context nor speak the local languages. 

YOUR PROFILE
  • Education: WaSH engineering educative background

 

  • Experience:
  • At least two years of experience as program manager in humanitarian environments or similar field position
  • At least one experience working in sensitive context / hard to reach area
  • Experience in a management position in an overseas NGO environment, ideally in both emergency and developmental contexts;
  • Skills in WaSH emergency response;
  • Proven skills in hygiene promotion approaches development
  • Experience in capacity buildings of teams;
  • Experience of budget management
  • Experience in Mozambique is an asset

 

  • Technical skills and knowledge:
  • Knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools
  • An ability to analyze information quickly and accurately
  • Good problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
  • A flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines
  • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, Excel
  • Extensive report writing skills in English

 

  • Languages: Portuguese or Spanish is an asset / English is mandatory.
  • Other desirable qualities: leadership and management / coordination with partners / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented / Team player
SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post:
According to experience, starting from 1800 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 750 USD

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered. 

NB:  The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension 

For further information about SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, please consult our website:  http://www.solidarites.org/en/

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