WASH Manager at Concern Worldwide

Reports to: Senior Manager - Health and Nutrition

Direct reports: None

Contract Details:

Starting Salary of the Pay Grade - Kes 197,077

• One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract
• Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
• Pension After Confirmation of Appointment
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• Group Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for the management, implementation and supervision of the WASH project implemented in Marsabit County and related activities ensuring proper coordination with the other departments to promote integrated approaches. Responsibilities will include coordinating with County and local WASH management and promotion structures, and community mobilization around WASH issues. S/he will work with relevant stakeholders to build local capacity to implement key WASH activities. The manager will work closely with the County Government department of water and department of public health which are crucial partners in the delivery of WASH related services

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure overall management and implementation of WASH project in all the project sites.
• To ensure the overall co-ordination, planning, monitoring and management of the WASH project activities;
• Support the development and setting of the strategy and approach for overall WASH interventions at CONCERN
• Contribute and/or develop sector project proposals in close collaboration with the Senior Manager Health and Nutrition.
• Ensure adherence to government standards, SPHERE standards, programme schedules; plan the activities of the section and ensure effective implementation of the programme schedules;
• Conduct necessary needs assessments in Marsabit for development of the WASH Country program strategy.
• Prepare appropriate and acceptable designs, develop contract documents including drawings, specifications and bills of quantities for approved project activities;
• To coordinate closely with other Concern programmes, relevant local administration and technical Government Departments and other NGOs doing similar activities in the project areas.
• Ensure quality of materials and workmanship in the programme activities;
• Support and develop the capacity of MoH, MOW and community workers and volunteers;
• Liaise with other parts of the team to ensure consistency of messages, communication and practices with the community and beneficiaries;
• Represent CONCERN in all Field Coordination and WASH sector meetings and liaise with other organisations working in the area with WASH projects.
• Develop and document standards and techniques through demonstration models with the aim of developing water and sanitation facilities that can be provided to beneficiaries cost effectively;
• Prepare internal and external/donor quality and timely reports for the project as required.
• Participate in project evaluation and contribute to the technical evaluation components of the project.
• To contribute to planning and budgeting for future technical phases of the project
• To undertake site visits to check work progress and ensure compliance with project design, proper construction standards, health and safety requirements and adherence to schedules. It will be the manager’s responsibility to ensure that all construction works are completed to the high international standards expected by CONCERN and its’ donors.
• To develop implementation plans and to ensure these plans and CONCERN policies are used in the project implementation, including budget controls, procedures, activity coding etc.
• To compile and evaluate lessons learnt at the completion of the project.
• Carry out any other activities as requested by the line manager and Area coordinator.
• Ensure timely and proper development of a Procurement Plan for the project inputs.
• Ensure supervision, acquisition and hand over of Equipment and materials as and where necessary.
• Manage and follow proper procurement procedures
• Responding to Emergencies:
• Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
• Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
• To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
• To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for exploitation and abuse in Concern programme

Job Specification

• A Degree in Water Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Health or related field
• Minimum five (5) years’ similar experience in WASH project design and implementation
• Experience working with NGOs working through and with local partners and government systems
• Proven competency in sphere standards in closed and open settings
• Managerial skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proven initiative in developing new programmes.
• Practical construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, analytical and planning skills
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, values and ethics

Disclaimer:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.