Job Description
Job description:
The WASH coordinator contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of WASH.
He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of WASH activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.
He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of WASH programs implemented in the intervention country.
He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of WASH.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months
- Technical support to the PM in the roll out of the 3 year Resilience WASH Project in Al Mokha (WEST COAST) including the initiation of a new WASH NFI Voucher system; guiding deep technical water supply studies and review of design packages; ensuring professional management of the ongoing ground water monitoring and information system jointly with the relevant government authority, NWRA, and consolidation of a robust community and hygiene promotion engagement methodology, CAP- Community Action Plan.
- Significant contribution to the next round of project proposal writing as well as donor reporting.
- Sustaining the high SI profile and tempo on the Yemen WASH Cluster and collaboration with MoWE-Ministry of Water and Environment with its affiliate authorities from ministerial level in Aden to meso levels in governorates (provinces) and local levels in districts.
YOUR PROFILE
Education and experience
- Minimum University Degree in Civil Engineering, Water/Hydraulic Engineering.
- International experience as WASH Coordinator
- A solid international experience as Program Manager in a large humanitarian operation with a large WASH portfolio may be considered.
- Solid experience in proposal development, project design and implementing/ supervision of both resilience and emergency projects is mandatory.
- Demonstrable technical skills in conception, design and review of community and public water supply and sanitation facilities and schemes is mandatory. Experience in design of small scale solar water pumping schemes is an asset.
- Prior substantial experience in unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country).
Knowledge and technical skills
- Good understanding of the interface between Water Security or Water Resource Management (WRM) and emergency water rehabilitation and supply operations.
- Knowledge of the emergency –recovery-resilience continuum in WASH programing.
- Knowledge of humanitarian accountability frameworks including SPHERE and CHS and their application to WASH and Shelter activities and services.
- Knowledge of WASH -in - Health and WASH in schools as well as emergency shelter, and good understanding of Hygiene Promotion and WASH synergy with FSL preferred.
- Computer and IT skills a must, with working knowledge of AUTO Card or related design software.
- High proficiency in drafting Terms of References – Agreements, Contracts, consultancies.
- A demonstrable passion and capacity for technical staff capacity training and coaching, including capacity to develop or adapt and deliver modules tailored specific skills.
- Fluency in English
- While not mandatory, Arabic is an asset
- Exposure to working context in a Middle East or Arab country is an added advantage.
Note: Position is open until filled.
