Kenya: WASH Project Coordinator

Aug 14, 2014 | United Nations (UN)

Main purpose of the position is to ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the WASH Public Health Engineering and Public Health Promotion activities in Hagadera and Kambioos Refugee Camps. The WASH Project Coordinator will provide technical support in the development of NRC's WASH programming for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion activities. He/she will ensure timely delivery of WASH activities, and will assist the Project Manager in overall planning and design of (future) projects.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job description

  • Ensure effective planning, coordination and implementation of NRC WASH activities in Hagadera and Kambioos camps in Dadaab Area.
  • Preparation of reports, guidelines and other strategic documentation.
  • To support training and hygiene promotion components to ensure public health activities are implemented as part of a wellcoordinated one-programme approach.
  • To support procurement and logistics planning in relation to BoQs and the requirements of the donor, Undertake contract management and tendering processes of the diverse contractors
  • As per NRC performance management model, line manages the WASH Officers giving attention to learning and development through frequent training needs assessments (TNAs) and performance reviews.
  • To provide technical inputs for the submission of interim and final donor reports as per the conditions of secured funding.
  • To provide detailed monthly reports to the PM indicating progress against objectives and critical bottlenecks for all WASH Activities.
  • To support the PM, at local level coordination and lobbying as required.
  • To support development and costing of project proposals by playing a lead role in technical assessments, as required by PM Assessment and Programme design Ensure that assessment, program design and implementation considers needs and vulnerabilities within the community.
  • On the basis of these assessments to design and construct appropriate responses (both programmatic and advocacy) to meet people's basic WASH needs including water supply, excreta disposal, solid waste management, drainage, vector control, and hygiene.
  • Lead the preparation of relevant project proposals for donors and advocate for funding.
  • Prepare and oversee the implementation process to ensure timely delivery of program activities (for example, monitoring against logframes, individual performance management workplans).
  • Prepare timely financial and narrative reports on project activities in compliance with internal NRC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements. Manage project staff on a day-to-day level working with other technical departments, security, logistics, administration and senior management staff (depending on assignment).
  • Assist in recruiting, training, supervising and managing WASH staff and potential counterparts at national level.
  • To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the SPHERE standard and Code of Conduct.
  • Ensure that WASH activities are in accordance with NRC's and Government rules, regulations and guidelines.
  • Help be responsible for the security of all staff.
  • Ensure that the security, health and well being of staff are ensured and staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect NRC's principles of equity and fairness.
  • Ensure that NRC's work in WASH programming is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and represent organization at Interagency Coordination meetings.

Qualifications

  • A suitable qualification in any discipline relating to Public Health Engineering or Public Health Promotion is the necessary educational background. Experience could substitute for a formal qualification, but not vice versa.
  • Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of WASH Programs of at least 5 years experience in a humanitarian and development program preferably with an INGO, and at least 2 years experience at a similar position.
  • Experience in staff management and development and supervisory roles Experience in financial, asset and human resources management, budgeting and administration.

Personal qualities

  • Good analytical skills, with an ability to translate analysis into recommendations for practical action, including concept note and proposal development.
  • Ability to prioritize needs and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE and links to emergency and longer-term development practice.
  • Proven skills and experience in report and proposal writing.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Diplomacy and tact, to be able to liaise, negotiate and plan with government officials, other agency staff, local artisans and community representatives.
  • Cultural sensitivity and an ability to live under difficult conditions with very little amenities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel and Power Point

Miscellaneous info

  • Contract
  • Number of positions: 1

Education level

  • College / University, Master / Phd grade

We offer

  • Commencement: As soon as possible
  • Duty Station: Hagadera Contract duration: upto 31st December 2014 with possible extension
  • Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's compensation package
  • The candidate will observe the NRC Code of Conduct, and working hours of the office in Hagadera. We have limited accommodation in Hagadera.
  • Staff recruited from the host communities are requested to find own accommodation.