Iraq: WASH Manager – Mosul Preparedness

Oct 24, 2016 | CARE
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CARE International (CARE) in the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KR-I), together with our partners, has been providing humanitarian assistance to people affected by the current conflict in Iraq since 2014. CARE, is currently in the process of preparing for a humanitarian response to the expected offensive to retake Mosul which is expected to occur in the coming months. It is expected that an offensive on Mosul may displace up to 1.5 million people, of which, up to 300,000 will be displaced into KR-I where CARE is active and has access.

CARE has submitted a proposal to the UN Iraq Humanitarian Pooled Fund (IHPF), which is expected to be approved. The WASH manager will be responsible for the implementation of this project, which includes preparedness aspects as well as the possibility to respond to Mosul if the event occurs within the project time frame. The WASH Manager will need to coordinate closely with the WASH Cluster and INGO community as well as contributing to the preparation of future proposals within this timeframe

Responsibilities and Tasks

S/he will serve as leader and coordinator of the WASH preparedness and eventually response to the expected Mosul Humanitarian Crisis, specifically responsible for implementing the WASH project funded by the IHPF (and other projects that may come on line during the assignment period)

Specific Tasks with Regards to Mosul Preparedness and Response

  • Preparedness Phase
  • In coordination with the logistics department, carry out the procurement necessary for the IHPF and other project (prepare specifications, tender documents, assist in analysing quotations and tenders etc.) and identify and earmark items from the CARE Dubai warehouse.
  • In coordination with the logistics department, ensure that purchased items are correctly stored and that procedures for storing and withdrawing supplies are in place (stock card, way bills, goods received notes etc.) and transported to final destination
  • In coordination with the HR department, prepare the job descriptions necessary for the staff that will be required in a response phase and work closely with the HR staff to carry out job advertising, interviewing and shortlisting
  • Prepare BoQ and technical drawings for facilities and systems to be erected in the response phase
  • Prepare training materials for daily workers erecting emergency WASH facilities
  • Prepare IEC materials relevant for hygiene promotion and the use of items to be distributed in the response phase
  • Represent CARE with regards to the WASH portion of the Mosul Response to the WASH Cluster, other INGOs involved in the WASH Sector, UN agencies, government authorities and donors.
  • Prepare a detail operational planning for the implementation of the IHPF Response Phase and other relevant projects (including Gantt chart with timelines and people responsible) and identify and carry out other key preparedness measures that may be needed.
  • Take a key role in writing and preparing future WASH proposals and budgets (or WASH portions of integrated proposals in close collaboration with the Head of Programmes.
  • Response Phase (if the event occurs within the time frame of this project)
  • In collaboration with the HR Department, finalize the recruitment of all necessary staff and ensure that the staff are trained correctly and that clear reporting lines and allocation of tasks and responsibilities for the WASH team are in place.
  • In collaboration with the Head of Programmes, participate in rapid assessments carried out by CARE, the Cluster and other INGOs to determine where CARE will intervene
  • Coordinate and setup distribution of WASH NFIs and other project activities in the identified areas of intervention
  • Ensure that interventions are carried out in the agreed upon way with a special focus on Women and Girls and other vulnerable groups
  • Ensure that project expenses are carried out in strict accordance with the donor and CARE internal guidelines.
  • Submit necessary reports (Sitreps, donor reports, reports to Clusters, etc)

Reporting Lines/Line Management

The WASH Manager – Mosul Preparedness reports to the Emergency Team Leader (in case of their absence, reports to the Head of Programs or Country Director)

Key Internal Contacts

Country Director, Finance Manager, HR Manager, Logistics Manager, Safety and Security Officer, WASH Manager (existing projects)

Key External Contacts

Clusters/Donor/Project stakeholders/Host government/UN agency

Selection Criteria

Core Competencies

  • People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
  • Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of CARE. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
  • Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE's core values and humanitarian principles.
  • Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
  • Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse culturalcontexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
  • Work style: Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge and skills: knowledge of Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.

Technical Competencies 

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience project management and implementation in a complex insecure environment within an INGO or related environment;
  • WaSH program management experience required; familiarity with displacement sites including spontaneous settlements and planned camps desirable
    Distribution program management required
  • Ability to develop and foster external organizational relationships and applied representation skills.
  • Readiness to work with people of all backgrounds without bias.
  • Ability to coach and mentor staff in a cross cultural environment.
  • Excellent written and spoken English Language skills; desirable Kurdish and/or Arabic
  • Intercultural sensitivity and experience of working in the Middle East
  • Gender awareness and a commitment to gender equality Able to manage competing priorities and multiple grants

Location: Dohuk, KRI with travel to Erbil, Dohuk, and Ninewa Governorates

Start date: as soon as possible

Contract period: 3 months with possible extension

How to Apply:

  • Women and men are equally encouraged to apply.
  • Please send your complete application package (CV, motivation letter, references) to Ms. Judith Berger at bewerbung@care.de, no later than 27th October 2016.
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted