wash coordinatoor

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Amman, Amman, Jordan Solidarites international Full time
"MISSION


The WASH coordinator contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of WASH.


He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of WASH activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.

He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of WASH programs implemented in the intervention country.


He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of WASH.


List of Main Tasks:
Strategic orientation

  • Propose and develop a sector-based strategy in accordance with SI's policies and priorities for the intervention country.
  • Propose and organize diagnostic missions in the field of WASH
  • Support the Country Director in the monitoring and analysis of the WASH sector and the analysis of donors' strategies for WASH activities
  • Be the driving force for putting new WASH activities into place.
  • Participate actively in programming work
  • Participate actively in the week for technical coordinators
Relevance and quality of projects

  • Confirm the relevance of any assessments carried out
  • Propose and organize evaluation missions
  • Support the program supervisor/s in setting up a technical approach and assessing the financial, human, and logistical elements of programs to be implemented.
  • Approve the technical approaches and aspects of projects for WASH activities
  • Ensure that all WASH programs are implemented respecting Solidarités International annual operational strategy, technical requirements, and the criteria stipulated by financial backers.
  • Ensure the relevance and consistency of WASH programs vis-à-vis the needs of the local populations.
  • Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
  • Ensure that work meets sustainability requirements and that established norms and standards are respected
  • Develop the WASH team capacities with techniques and new methodologies
Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring

  • Ensure that resources from the Tool Box are used correctly in the management of the WASH project cycle.
  • Ensure that the planning and monitoring timetable is consolidated / validated
  • Approve the quality criteria and performance indicators of WASH programs proposed by the program managers.
  • Ensure that monitoring indicators are in place and relevant
With the coordination team, take part in the monthly review of programs (budgetary, operational, logistical...)

  • Provide support and advice to the logistical service for the purchase of specific materials for WASH activity
  • Provide a technical and methodological support to program managers for the planning and implementation of WASH activities
  • Supervise and support the WASH program managers, monitor and evaluate WASH activities implemented
  • Anticipate difficulties relating to how WASH activities are carried out and facilitate the resolution of problems linked to WASH programs
  • Propose the reorientation of WASH activities according to changing context and indicators
Capitalization

  • Ensure that Solidarités International's capitalization tools are correctly used and disseminated throughout HQ (technical unit and desks)
  • Participate in the centralization and dissemination of procedures, guides and tools linked to WASH activities
  • Propose improvements to existing tools
  • Form a network of WASH experts, develop technical partnerships with others actors in this sector of the intervention zone and regularly keep the technical unit informed of this
  • In coordination with the technical unit, capitalize on the intervention methods and techniques, and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités International and others actors in this activity field
  • Ensure that handover reports are written by all program managers before the end of their contract and that these are sent to headquarters
Personnel management

  • In conjunction with HQ HR, define the prerequisites for WASH position openings and adapt existing criteria if necessary.
  • Welcome and brief expatriates working on WASH programs
  • Identify training requirements within the WASH team and the resources available in the work area
  • Implement technical training in line with operational needs identified by training requirements
  • Lead workshops, coordination meetings and/or technical exchange programs
  • Evaluate and assess the performance of collaborators under his/her direct supervision
  • Actively participate in the organization of regional technical weeks and compiling reports of these work sessions
  • Supervise adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision
Reporting / communication / representation

  • Support the Country Director with fundraising and the negotiation and examination of project proposals relating to his/her activity
  • Convey information to the relevant authorities on security matters or any event having a possible consequence on Solidarités International activities and the security of the teams.
  • Consolidate WASH activity reports and supervise the preparation annexes linked to WASH activities for reports and/or financial donors
  • Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format
  • Validate technical expertise reports
  • In conjunction with the Country Director, establish and maintain a communication network and good relations with local/government authorities, financial donors representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
  • Ensure that SI is represented at all meetings or forums concerning WASH activities
  • Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
  • Reply to headquarter requests regarding specific needs

Degree in:
Water Resources Management
Civil Engineering with a focus on Water and Sanitation
Environmental Engineering
Public Health with a specialization in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
International Development with a concentration in WASH programs
Community Development with a focus on WASH interventions

Techinical Skills:
Be technically competent in emergency WASH and Stabilisation infrastructures; WASH facilities, Waste management and hygiene promotion.

Demonstrated experience in WaSH Sector including water distribution, construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities, Waste management and hygiene promotion.

Be technically competent in emergency WASH and Stabilisation infrastructures; Able set and support the PMs in the definition of the technical standards.


Transversl Skills:
Be able to work with diverse stakeholders to develop consensus;
Know how to present ideas effectively and clearly while listening and acknowledging others' perspectives and views;
Demonstrate an understanding of the international humanitarian response and coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian reform;Have a strong command of humanitarian principles and how to apply these;able to develop SI WaSH strategy and to translate complex strategies in operational implementation;

Understand the links between emergency response, recovery, and the transition to development/stabilization;

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