WASH Program Manager X 2

Solidarités International Mocímboa da Praia

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Solidarites International is recruiting a WASH Program Manager X 2, to be based in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique.

Job Purpose: The program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals
S/he is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to his/her program
S/he guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance
Hierarchical & Functional Links: The WASH Program manager reports directly to the Field Coordinator
Line report(s) on base: WASH Activity Manager

Contribute to establishing assessments
Contribute to define Solidarités International’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities
Organize and facilitate evaluation missions
Propose a technical approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the programs to be implemented
Write the technical annexes and chapters (including the logical framework) for the proposals
Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria
Evaluate the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual developments and the populations’ needs
Propose adjustments to the programs, if necessary
Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
Ensure that program objectives meet sustainability requirements and, if required, compliance with established norms and standards
Participate in building the WASH teams’ abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies

Plan activities and activity cycles for WASH (hiring, purchasing, etc.) in the light of established objectives
Used the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools for WASH, particularly the planning and monitoring timeline Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators for WASH program
Support and advise to the base’s logistical department for the purchase of specific materials for WASH activities
Plan and supervise the WASH program implementation he/she is in charge of, being sure to meet deadlines and adhere to predefined technical specifications
Supervise and provide support for the WASH managers; monitor and evaluate the implemented WASH activities
Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the WASH activities and help to resolve any problems related to the WASH activities
Suggest any adjustments to be made to the WASH activity depending on contextual and indicator developments
Working with the administrative department, contribute to developing budgets relative to his/her program and monitor expenses and budget forecasts
Working with given project manager, draw up requirement statuses and cash flow needs

Use the capitalization tools proposed by Solidarités International
Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the WASH activities
Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités and other participants in the WASH activities
Write procurement and handover reports before the end of his/her contract and send it to the appropriate persons on the mission and at headquarters

Participate in validating the hiring of national technical staff for activities
Define the prerequisites for opened WASH positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required
Greet and brief the expatriates working on the program
Identify and pass on any training needs for WASH teams
Set up technical training depending on WASH operational needs and identified training requirements
Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
Lead work groups and thematic meetings
Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his/her direct supervision
Ensure adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision

Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact Solidarités activities and the safety of the teams
Draft activity reports and any annexes relating to specific activities for the financial donor reports and/or amendments
Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format
Maintain a local operational communications network and good relations with local and government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
In his/her assignment area, represent Solidarités International’s at meetings or forums concerning the WASH activities
Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
Reply to headquarter information requests regarding specific needs
In collaboration with the WASH /program coordinator, prepare the administrative documents (MOU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partners

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
At least 3 years of experience working within humanitarian environments, including 2 years in WASH or emergency response in a similar size/context base
Experience in WASH project management or WASH construction management
For HP/SANIT PM: Knowledge of hygiene promotion, CLTS, ABCD, and different hygiene promotion sand sanitation approach
Experience with WaSH in Market, WaSH in Health, and WaSH in schools
Infra PM: Experience with borehole drilling, water points rehabilitation, solar system, pumps design and network design.
Ability to use AutoCAD software, and other engineering softwares such as EPANET
Demonstrated ability to lead a large team
Skills in humanitarian context analysis
Ability to transfer technical knowledge and skills
Adequate reporting skill in English and Portuguese
Budget Management experience will be an added advantage
English (mandatory)
Portuguese (mandatory)
Local languages (Desirable)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
ONLY applications received in English will be opened
Please quote “WASH PM_MDP” on the subject line of your email.
Dear candidate Solidarités International does not charge money to apply for a position. if anyone attempts to bribe a Solidarités International employee, they will automatically be disqualified from the recruitment process
If you are in this situation, please do not hesitate to contact Solidarites International administrative department directly

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