Aug 12, 2018
Location: Maiduguri, Borno Beginning of contract: 3/9/2018 Contract duration: 3 months (renewable)– Probation period: 1 month Delocalization policy: applicable, according to SI conditions Objectives
The Assistant WASH Coordinator backs up the WASH Coordinator in supporting the mission to achieve the intended operational results.
In particular, he/she helps in ensuring the quality of implemented projects through regular filed operation follow up, results monitoring, context monitoring, lessons learned and knowledge management, tools development and trainings.
The assistant WASH Coordinator takes in standardizing of SI technical approaches and tools in areas of intervention.
List of Main Responsibilities Project quality:
To help in ensuring the quality of implemented projects through regular operation monitoring, results monitoring, context monitoring, lessons learned and knowledge management, tools development and trainings
To help in ensuring standardized approaches in BoQ, technical design, Tools and SOPs of WASH activities.
To work closely with the project field officers, project managers and the program coordinator in coordinating information exchange and timely support.
To collect information from the bases and assist in the quality analysis of the activities carried out with the Program Coordinator
To ensure with the Program Coordinator that the programs are implemented respecting Solidarites International’ technical requirements and national established norms and standards
Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring:
To support Program coordinator for carrying out and/or supervising task and work plan, according to the objectives which have been set
To monitor the development of current programs (progress, suitability and effectiveness) and suggest modifications to Program coordinator
To support the teams on site, by regularly visiting intervention sites planned with the Program coordinator, pre-empting problems and listening to the teams and by providing technical and methodology advices and recommendations
Together with the program coordinator, be involved in the review and follow up of the different operational follow ups
To contribute to the synergy of the Program Coordination department
To reply to any other requests from the Program Coordinator regarding specific needs and priorities
Capitalization:
To ensure that Solidarités International’s WASH related capitalization tools are correctly archived, disseminated at mission level.
To follow up the preparation of Activity Forms
To collect and disseminate various useful documents (law, procedures, national policy, guidelines and methodologies, standards…)
To support the Program Coordination to develop technical partnerships with other actors in the sector of WASH
To participate to the lead and organization of winter trainings, any other trainings or workshops
Reporting / communication / representation:
To share with relevant person any information regarding the security situation and context which may impact the Solidarites International activities and the security of the teams
To support projects, assessments and evaluations reports as necessary, together with analysis and recommendations
To participate to the preparation of WASH activity reports and annexes for reports to donors with the Program Coordinator
To participate to the validation of technical expertise reports
To represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, establish and maintain a communication network and good relations with local/government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
To ensure with the Program Coordinator that SI is represented at all meetings or forums concerning WASH and others topics and write minutes
To translate documents between English and Hawsa when it requested
Personal abilities : Flexible, adaptable, autonomous, Honest, very good organization, multi-tasking, team player
Languages: English an asset, Haussa, Kanuri (Shuwa and/or Fulani a strong plus)
Technical competences:
A degree in Civil/Water Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or similar fields . Masters degree in similar field preferable
Professional experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience preferably in humanitarian setting or solid operational backgroud
Proven managerial skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
Experience of managing contractors
Competence in design and BOQ preparation is a must.
Be a self-starter, with the ability to make decisions independently
Experience in using AutoCAD, Epanet and/or WaterCad
Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in harsh environment
Practical water and sanitation construction skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary and Conditions In accordance with SI’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria
Apply via :
Applicants should submit their Application (with CV, Cover Letter, references in one single file) in only one file in Word or PDF and only by E-mail at: hr.coo@solidarites-nigeria.org (no other E-mails are allowed to receive applications) Note
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