WatSan Program Manager

Solidarités is recruiting:Position: WatSan Program Manager –

1(One) PositionLine Manager: Field Coordinator

Location: North Horr, Chalbi District, Kenya.

Starting date: 2nd June 2009Duration of the contract: 4 months / possibility of extension

Solidarités is an international humanitarian aid organization which provides assistance to populations who are victims of armed conflict or natural disasters.
For 28 years, Solidarités has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter.
By carrying out emergency programs, Solidarités has acquired experience end expertise in the fields of access to drinking water and sanitation.In the Horn of Africa, Solidarités is currently implementing food security, water and sanitation projects in Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia.

1. Program description:The North Horr program is currently in its second phase. The first phase was implemented between February 2007 and March 2008, following a needs assessment in the Marsabit district in June 2006.
A further assessment was carried out in october 2007 which led to the formulation of the current project funded by DFID.

Main activities to be implemented are:
Water and sanitation component: wells rehabilitation, rainwater rock catchment, latrine construction, hygiene/Health promotion.

Food security Component: Fodder production, rangeland management, milk transformation and preservation, reforestation, Fuel efficient System training, veterinary services, fish culture.

2. Objective of the position:

The Watsan Program Manager is a key person who will be responsible in managing the WatSan operational component of the program:
To ensure achievement of the WatSan objectives within the timeframe of the program
To manage the Watsan team in North Horr
To prepare reports and planning
To follow up and manage the WatSan budget
To assess others needs in terms of Watsan in the area

3. Hierarchy:Under the authority of the Field Coordinator and the Head of Mission the WatSan program manager will oversee the activities of the following staff:
WatSan coordinator assistant (1),
Wells/rock catchment supervisor (1),
Latrines construction supervisor (2),
Hygiene/Health Promoter (3)

4. Keys responsibilities:Note: This list gives the framework of your activities but it is not exhaustive.
You may be asked to complete other duties.
Program realisation
To be responsible of the coherence of the Watsan Program in regards to the population needs and logical framework proposed.

Contribute to the Watsan Program strategy adapted to the organisation strategy and the context
To plan Watsan activities and resources in time, according to the objectives of the Program
To ensure adherence to the budgets with objectives and activities settled jointly with the financial staff in the field on in the headquarters

Staff Management
To recruit and train the staff under his/her direct responsibility
To motivate and manage the team
To prepare job description of the team under his/her responsibility
To evaluate skills and performances of the staff under his/her responsibility, every 6 months
To organize with the team the detailed planning of activities
To organize the collection of information with the team
Implementation of current program
To launch the Water and sanitation activities
To propose alternative appropriate and cost effective activities relevant to the area
To be responsible for the progress and the quality of the work for WatSan activities of the program
To control the evolution of WatSan component (progress indicator, relevance and efficiency) and to adjust activities and processes (see sections about budget account and human resources management)
To ensure periodic assessments of the Watsan component and to adjust if necessary to the needs in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, the Watsan coordinator and the Food Security

Program Manager.
To be responsible for program reporting to the Field Coordinator, Watsan Coordinator and the head of mission, according to Solidarités and DFID reporting regulations.
To contribute to the capitalisation of tools and reports
To follow advice and recommendations of the WatSan Coordinator.
Specific activities to be implementedNote: Implementation of most of the activities have already been started
Rehabilitation of 16 wells :
Rehabilitation or construction of rainwater collection systems for 7 schools in the target area
Rock catchments & Sand dam: 7 fencings/protections with troughs for livestock, 1 sand dam construction, 2 additional rock catchments construction
Set up of 1 Kijito wind pump in North Horr
Capacity building on rock catchments/sand dam management, wells maintenance and cleanliness, water treatment (training for water committee on chlorination) and waste management
Construction of 300 latrines
Hygiene promotion
Water analysis and chlorination of the wells.
Promotion and distribution of 1,000 water filters targeting the most vulnerable households
Distribution of waste management materials and equipment to 5 different estates of North Horr town
Promotion and distribution of 1,000 mosquito nets to the most vulnerable households
Logistic / Administration
To prepare purchases’ requests for the field (tools and materials) in link with the Logistic/Administrator, concerning Watsan activities
To schedule movement and transport needs
To validate access to working places in North Kenya in term of security, for his/her staff and him/herself, in link with the Field Coordinator and Logistic/Administrator.

validate movements of materials in and out of stocks, concerning Watsan activities
To manage the relevant program budget lines; prepare water and sanitation budget forecast and ensure budget is matching with expenses
To set and follow up the needs in terms of cashflow forecast for the Program
Evaluation / reporting
Make sure indicators as specified in the logical frame are used according to the sources specified
Participate in need assessments
Propose new activities according to need assessments for the area covered
Monitor regularly the Watsan situation in the area and develop monitoring tools

CommunicationInternal Communication :

Share with the team all information about security, activities, logistic or administrative needs
In charge of the formulation of weekly situation report for Watsan activities
Contribute to final and intermediary activity reports
Participate to weekly coordination team meeting
Participate in security meetings

External Communication:
Share and discuss Watsan related propositions with donor’s representative.
Participate in Watsan Clusters / forums whenever possible.
Participate and organize meetings with different humanitarian actors (UN, NGOs etc..) about Watsan issues observed in the field

5. Qualifications and experience requested:
Qualification:
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field. A master’s degree in a field relevant to WatSan programming would be a distinct advantage.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in WatSan project management in a similar position
Minimum 2 years of experience within an NGO or similar agencies
Proven experience of working directly with communities and developing community driven projects
Experience of work in a high security context
Experience in team management and planning
Proven experience in project management
6. Person Specification:Skills and competences
Good knowledge of WatSan technologies and current hygiene promotion methodologies used in humanitarian contexts
Good knowledge of the project management cycle and methodology
Understanding and interest in emergency humanitarian situations
Knowledge and understanding of the main humanitarian actors
Ability to analyze complex geopolitics contexts
Team leadership and coordination ability
Ability to propose and put into action new ideas
Ability to negotiate with communities
Good communicator
Excellent writing capacity
Fluent English.
Good skills in Kiswahili is a plus
Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Personality traits
Calm and diplomatic (security context)
Good stress management skills
Strong capacity to work with initiative and without close supervision
Appetite for very challenging situations
Acceptance of harsh living conditions
Acceptance of Security rules and behavior guidelines
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team

7. How to apply:
Kindly send your cover letter, CV and contact details for 3 referees to the following email address: rha.solidarites @ yahoo.frClosing Date: 18th May 2009Please indicate the position you are applying for in the title of your email.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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