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;