To plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the assigned
WASH project(s). Assess WASH needs, design projects, write proposals and
initiate and effectively manage and report on projects in line with the
objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support, leadership and
strategic direction; meet quality standards in WASH delivery, encourage
beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders and manage and train
WASH staff.
Project Overview
Emergency Relief and Recovery projects in countries
of high vulnerability.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and recovery in
disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most
vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by
their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and
compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has
achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification
signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on
beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to
bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Workplace
Generic Field Vacancies are based in a capital city
or main field base in one of our programmes in Afghanistan, Chad, D.R. Congo,
Haiti, Madagascar, Somalia / Somaliland, South Sudan, Syria or Zimbabwe.
Starting Date
This position is not currently open, but frequently
required in the Field
Initial Contract Details
Normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2
years, full time
Key Activity Areas
WASH Project Management
- Manage
the assigned WASH project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget
and allotted time frame.
- Provide
strong leadership of the assigned WASH project(s), working to ensure both
short / long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries,
local authorities (where applicable) and local WASH staff.
- Develop
and implement an appropriate and effective WASH strategy, setting clear
objectives and indicators, for WASH activities in consultation with other
WASH staff and field managers, and, where appropriate, with the local
communities.
- Continuously
monitor and supervise WASH activities, overseeing the technical design,
execution and evaluation of progress through outputs and impacts using
both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Provide
input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability
in all aspects of the project.
- Ensure
accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and
other applicable timeframes and formats.
- Develop
new proposals, linked to the country strategy, in conjunction with the
relevant field managers.
Staff Management
- Line-manage
the WASH Manager(s) of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day
management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
- Facilitate
regular staff meetings to ensure awareness of project objectives, and
opportunity for feedback.
- Provide
staff coaching and technical supervision to develop ownership /
responsibility for WASH activities.
Financial Management
- Manage
the WASH budget for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are
according to budget and meet Medair standards with regard to financial
management, including accountability and good governance.
Communication and Coordination
- Develop
and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive
communication structures with the assigned WASH team, Medair in-country
and HQ WASH managers and advisors and other relevant stakeholders (e.g.
beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials,
UN agencies and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good
cooperation and partnerships.
- Participate
in WASH coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as
required, representing Medair and feeding back to the WASH staff and field
managers on relevant issues.
Logistics
- Liaise,
as necessary, with the WASH, logistics and finance staff to ensure items
are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly.
Quality Management
- Ensure
WASH projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and
requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and
international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards.
Qualifications
- Higher
level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and
sanitation
- BSc
/ MSc in Water / Environmental Engineering or Management or Civil
Engineering or Hydrology / Geology desirable
Languages
- Strong
working knowledgeof English (spoken and written)
- Working
knowledge of French (spoken and written) for French-speaking programmes
Experience / Competencies
- 2
years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field
- Management
experience in a WASH context; Technical WASH skills within a humanitarian
setting
- Experience
in a WASH programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian
context desirable
- Knowledge
and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP
- Experience
using GIS software desirable; aptitude for community mobilisation and
capacity-building
- Good
numerical, report writing and administration skills; committed to
consultative and servant-minded leadership; able to set clear objectives
for staff and to delegate; able to enforce procedures
Medair Standard Working Requirements for
the Field
- Experienced
professionals in a relevant field
- Committed Christians
- Commitment
to Medair values(faith,
hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
- Overseas
intercultural experience
- Strong
working knowledge of English, spoken and written
- Working
knowledge of French, spoken and written for French-speaking field
programmes
- Single
or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also
apply.
- Competent
with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Successful
completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect
the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local
staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
- Able
to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong
character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to
handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically
fit
Benefits
- A
salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the
position-holder
- Full
briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
- Security
training for those going to particularly insecure environments
- Accommodation,
food, and transportation in-country
- Return
flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every
year of service)
- Rest
and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and
food)
- Annual
leave; Disability Allowance
- Re-entry
allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Comprehensive
medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-
assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
- Living
conditions on field trips (which may last several days) can be very basic.
Application Process
Please complete your application at www.medair.org/work-with-us.
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email
applications.
Only English-language applications and
CV’s will be reviewed.
Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for
applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
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