I. Background on ACTED
ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.
Our teams in the field implement some 340 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.
Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.
II. Country Profile
Many positions opened in the following countries:
- Iraqi Kurdistan
- Turkey
- Yemen
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Palestine
To get more information about our programs in each country, feel free to visit our website:
III. Position Profile
The WASH Programme Manager will work in and oversee ACTED’s WASH Programme.
He/she reports immediately to the Area Coordinator concerning any difficulty met in the implementation of his/her activities, in dealing with beneficiaries, authorities or with other stakeholders, or with concern to security.
With these objectives the WASH Programme Manager is responsible for:
§ Building/rehabilitation/preventive maintenance of water and sanitation facilities in emergency and long-term settings
§ Water quality and delivery monitoring or organization
§ Solid waste management and hygiene promotion
Coordination with stakeholders involved in water and waste management at local level
1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
- Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:
Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
- Representation vis-à-vis Donors:
Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Coordinator;
- Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:
Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required.
More generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
2. Project Cycle Management
- Project implementation:
Plan the various stages of project implementation;
Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
- Project reporting requirements:
Create and update work-plan and Programme Manager Framework for the project
Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
Draft narrative reports to donors, monthly internal reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Coordinator on project progress and planning.
3. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise
- Provide technical inputs and guidance and ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
Support the design of BoQs for WASH facilities in refugee camps;
Define adequate technical modalities and strategies of intervention as per objective;
Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts;
Oversee construction activities of water, greywater and sewage systems..
- Undertake quality control:
Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
Propose and implement solutions to problems encountered;
Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
4. Oversee Program Staff and Security
- Guide and direct program staff:
Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;
Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues andpass appraisal forms to the Country Admin/HR Manager with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
- Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate and national staff:
When requested by HQ or by Country Coordinator, draft ToRs or Job Profiles and undertake interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate and national candidates
- Oversee staff security:
In cooperation with the relevant department, monitor the local security situation and inform the Country Coordinator of developments through regular written reports;
Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
5. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;
Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
Share such memos with internal and external partners;
Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.
IV. Qualifications:
- Degree in civil engineering, water engineering, or related courses;
- At least 3 years of experience in project implementation and construction, preferably in an international context;
- At least 3 years of experience in water supply, water quality, sanitation, and related fields;
Experience in Greenfield sites preferred. Experience in refugee camp situations preferred. Arabic language preferred. Rapid deployment required.
V. Conditions:
- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
- Additional monthly living allowance
- Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
VI. Submission of applications:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references details to jobs@acted.org with the job offer reference as object of your email.
Ref: PMWash/MENA/SA
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