WASH and FS Project Manager
Afghanistan
Location
Field based position in Kandahar, Afghanistan.Starting Date & Initial Contract Details
August 2024. Full time, 12 months.
Role Overview
Manage Medair AFG WASH projects in Kandahar Afghanistan, ensure proposal objectives are met within the project timeframe and the overall budget allocated for the project, and that the services delivered meet Medair, donor and international quality standards. Responsibilities also include managing WASH project staff, coordinating with other partners to assess emergencies, contributing to design of new WASH interventions, preparing project reporting as well as planning and supporting the development of new project proposals. Role would also provide project management support to Food Security (FS) activities in same project locations.
Project Overview
Medair Afghanistan has been operating since 1996 and currently works in three provinces: Daykundi, Uruzgan and Kandahar, with a country office in Kabul. Medair implements WASH, FS, Health and Nutrition programming to address growing humanitarian needs. Typical WASH responses include construction of municipal scale water distribution networks, community protected springs, and integrated multi-sectoral hygiene behaviour change. FS responses are predominantly based on cash-assistance and do not include agricultural or livelihood activities.
Our Culture
Key Activity Areas
Technical Design and Oversight
*Support to be provided for gaining familiarity with FS components as needed
- Ensure project monitoring is conducted according to project plans,
- Support agreed quality monitoring activities to meet relevant guidelines and standards, in coordination with WASH and FS Advisor
- Coordinate contracts for sub-contracted WASH work (in liaison with WASH Advisor and logistics) and follow-up with day-to-day management/supervision of contract implementation
- Contribute towards continual improvement of processes and implementation of WASH and FS activities, including standard operating procedures.
- Ensure project is implemented according to agreed standards and practices for WASH and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
- Oversee implementation of beneficiary selection processes and cash distributions according to standards and plans, in coordination with relevant colleagues for security management, financial management, and technical advisor.
- Ensure that appropriate indicators are collected, and evaluation assessments conducted against project monitoring plans, in coordination with MEAL Manager
- Coordinate sectoral needs assessment activities and contribute to planning and implementation
Project Management
- Be responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, and support of the assigned WASH & FS activities in line with the project plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal(s)
- Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and AAP in the project activities.
- Develop National staff at Managerial level to build capacity and experience in Project Management and reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities for internal and external reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly, and final reports).
- Input into the development of the country strategy, new projects and/or donor proposals
Information management
- Ensure data collection is conducted according to project plans and uploaded or provided in a timely manner.
- Contribute to database management and data security.
- Contribute to ongoing refinement of data tools as necessary.
- Facilitate and support training of staff to ensure proper use of data management collection devices and tools.
Staff Management
- Line-manage staff of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, recruitment, development and training, performance reviews, etc.
- Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives and current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
- Provide coaching & supervision to staff to develop their leadership skills and implementation of project activities.
Communication and Coordination
- Develop appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned team, Medair in-country and GSO advisors to ensure good partnerships.
- Participate in coordination meetings, representing Medair and feeding back to staff and field managers on relevant issues.
- Liaise with the WASH and FS Advisor for project updates, reporting and for all technical support on project implementation.
Logistics
- Develop and maintain procurement plans based on project log frame and activities
- In close coordination with Logistics, ensure clear communication with the logistics team on issues relating to procurement, transportation of cargo and supplies Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and submit stock and purchase requests with accurate specification. Ensure an accurate record of all assets and stock at warehouse.
- Ensure the ordered items are to the standards and specification before final delivery to the field warehouse, including coordinating quality checks as required.
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, prayer, and words of encouragement.
- Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.
Qualifications
- University degree in a field relevant to WASH (eg. civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, environmental engineering, public health, water and sanitation engineering, hydrogeology/hydrology)
- Good English (spoken and written)
Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
What is the ROC and why is it required?
Experience
- 5 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field as a manager
- Compassion and a desire to bring relief to humanitarian situations.
- Technical experience with WASH infrastructure (e.g. hydraulic design borehole installation, hand pump repair,) and software/training (behaviour change communication)
- Understanding and appreciation of the links between the hardware (water, sanitation facilities) and behaviour change
- Experience with distributions (NFI or cash, with preference for cash-based activities)
- Able to prioritise tasks appropriately
Before you apply
Please review the following questions to know if applying
for a field role as an International Staff is right for you.
- Do you wish to apply as an International Staff (outside your home country)?
If you wish to apply as a National Staff (inside your home country), click here to find job listings near you. - Do your values strongly align with ours?
Our values are important to us, so we seek out candidates who are fully committed to our core organisational values. - Are you married?
You and your spouse may both apply for field roles and Medair will do its best to place you in the same location. However, placements for International Staff with accompanying spouses are very limited and reserved mostly for senior or critical roles. - Do you have children under 18 years old?
Due to the emergency context of our work, we offer very few placements for families with children. - Do you know about the ROC?
The Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a prerequisite for all candidates who desire to work in our field locations. To learn about the time and costs associated with this course, download our ROC Brochure. - Do your skills and experience align with what we look for?
Learn more about the profiles we seek and the benefits we offer for International Staff. - Are you suitable to work with children?
Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of all parties we work with, especially children. We do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Please review our protection policies carefully before applying. - Are you fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence?
It is our organisational responsibility to take measures which minimise the possibility of Medair representatives being a channel of risk to the vulnerable populations we serve.
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