Closing date: 31 Dec 2012
MISSION Solidarités International is a French international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan) and in Haiti.
The Wash technical activity manager is in charge to insure technical input and follow up on the Wash activities. He has to carrying out and accomplishing the objectives as defined in the operation proposals. He/she is responsible for the supervision of the operational teams assigned the wash activity. He/she must ensure that the wash activity are well executed and deliver quality results, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance
FONCTIONS
Diagnostics and project conception
Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics
Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement
Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation proposals
Implement the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, SOLIDARITES International’s technical requirements and the donors criteria
Participate in the development of the wash team’s capacity in regard to techniques or new methodologies
Technical
Implement Wash Technics relevant for insure the water production in quality and in quantity,
Develop new design or implement existent design for emergency latrine and household latrines
Implement activities (latrines, hand washing point, water delivery) in relation with traditional materials and considering of the cultural aspect.
Insure water analysis on water distribution site and in household water storage.
Train his wash team on the technical aspect.
FONCTIONS Implementation and operational follow-up
Plan the wash activity(ies) with the support department (Administration, logistics) according to the set objectives
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
Make sure the objectives for the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are achieved
Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the wash activity(ies) and context
Use the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
Plan and supervise the implementation of the wash activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
Anticipate difficulties in the carrying out of the wash activity(ies) and facilitate problem solving
Suggest new wash activity, wash activity directions in accordance with context and indicators
In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activity(ies), budget follow up and proposal budgets for the program parts
Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders using the logistics service
Report the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“terrain” inventory)
Capitalization
Write the capitalization documents in accordance with SI tools
Prepare handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward them to concerned parties in the mission and at headquarters
Ensure diffusion of SI technical documentation
HRM
Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activity(ies)
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 or volunteers working under his responsibility
Implement training activities in accordance with wash operational requirements and the identified training needs.
Serve as intermediary between team leaders
Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
Evaluate the performance of the members of his/her team(s)
Identify team members’ potential for advancement and communicate this information to the program manager/desk HR Referent
Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules
Reporting/communication/representation
Share with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety
Write regular reports concerning the progress of the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment
Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activity(ies)
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 program manager and Program Coordinator
Represent Solidarités International in meetings or forums concerning the wash activities within his employment location
Represent SI on request and/or delegation
Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs
Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners
PROFIL Education:
• Graduate or diploma in civil engineering with extensive field experience in Water, Sanitation and hygiene Experience:
• Experienced in Civil engineering especially design and construction of installation of piped water network, boreholes, school latrines, community latrines, household latrines, drainage, and knowledge of water testing and standards etc
• An experience with an INGO will be appreciated.
• Knowledge and experience in Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), School Led Total Sanitation (SLTS) and solar energy water pumping systems will be an advantage
• Experience in Wash in camp is an asset Technical skills and knowledge:
• Good knowledge in water production,
• Knowledge in emergency water production
• Good knowledge in sanitation (Latrines, Hand washing point, …) Transferable skills: Efficiency, rigorous, organized, strong communication skills, diplomacy.
Languages:
• English,
• French,
• Arabic is an asset
STATUT Salaried post: According to experience from 1400 euros gross per month, , plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 650 dollars. Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the 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.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).
DUREE DE LA MISSION 3 months
How to apply:
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