South Sudan: WASH Project Manager - Emergency Response Team

Jun 18, 2017 | Medair
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Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. It brings relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality.

Project Overview

The goal of the WASH Emergency Response Team is to reduce morbidity and mortality among populations affected by acute emergencies through the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services. The Emergency Response Team (ERT) works across all 28 states of South Sudan in response to acute emergencies: returnee/refugee influxes, disease outbreaks, displacement due to armed conflict and flooding. The ERT has four sub-teams covering different sectors – WASH, health, nutrition and non-food items / emergency shelter – but teams often work together at field sites. Multiple emergency response sites are active at any given time.

Take a look at Medair’s Water, Sanitation & Hygiene work.

Workplace

Field based position in Juba, with regular travel to field locations across South Sudan. Take a look at Medair’s work in South Sudan.

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

As soon as possible. Full time, minimum 12 months

Key Activity Areas

Technical Design & Oversight

  • Responsible for the management of Medair South Sudan ERT WASH projects, in line with donor proposals, within agreed budgets and in line with Medair, donor and international standards. Close liaison with the Medair South Sudan WASH Advisor on response objectives to be submitted, on matters of programme quality, objectives, design, and for WASH technical advice.
  • Monitor project implementation and provide support to the team to ensure the quality of the construction, trainings and provide guidance on future improvements.
  • Participate in field assessments and intervention activities as required by the demands of the project.

Staff Management & Leadership

  • Management, supervision and capacity building of the ERT WASH team. This includes staff appraisals, staff development planning and training, R&R and holiday plans.
  • Staff disciplinary action and direction in consultation with Project Coordinator for all project staff.
  • Ensure staff members have appropriate technical knowledge for assessments and interventions.

Coordination & Reporting

  • Liaise with stakeholders: beneficiaries, WASH Cluster and other humanitarian actors at national and state levels, Rural Water Department, local government officials and UN-OCHA, to improve the planning and coordination of current projects.
  • Participate in weekly WASH coordination meetings with NGO partners and the WASH Cluster.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting and documentation of planned and completed interventions, in line with commitments to donors and the WASH Cluster.
  • Support the Project Funding Manager in completion of periodic reports to donors on progress and completion of project activities.
  • Regularly update and share progress of interventions and project activities through completion of internal reporting requirements such as monthly situation reports and Project Data Sheets.

Logistics

  • Ensure development of an annual procurement plan based on project needs and activities.
  • With the support of the ERT Logistics Officer, plan and support requests from field teams.
  • Ensure adequate stock of critical supplies at all times and regular communication with the Warehouse Manager and warehouse staff.

Finance

  • Managing and tracking all budget expenditures on ERT WASH proposal budget.
  • Supervising the management of field team cash account, including the payment of casual labour payments within the agreed incentive scales.

Security Management

  • Consult and regularly update ERT Project Coordinator and Medair Security Focal Point for decisions related to insecurity.
  • Lead security assessments of new ERT locations before field teams travel and ensure staff members are adequately briefed.

Team Spiritual Life

  • Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
  • Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
  • Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international programmes and HQ prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

  • University degree in a WASH-related field (civil engineering, hydrogeology / hydrology).
  • Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Experience / Competencies

  • 2 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience in a WASH programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context.
  • Technical experience with WASH infrastructure.
  • Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH programmes.
  • Diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues.
  • Able to provide constructive critique and to prioritise tasks.
  • Capacity to work under pressure and on tight deadlines.
  • Desire to support and encourage the growth of each member.
  • Team-player with good inter-personal skills.

Working Conditions

  • This is a field-based position and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.

How to apply:

Application Process

Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:

  • Medair organisational values.
  • Profiles sought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).
  • Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
  • Benefits Package provided for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS)

Then to apply, go to http://relief.medair.org/en/jobs/positions/wash-project-manager-ert-sds-... then:

  • apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or
  • apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.