Job ID
37337
Job Title
Roving WASH Coordinator/Manager
To work for
HEKS-EPER
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Engineering
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The WASH Coordinator will be responsible for HEKS/EPER projects in Aleppo, Lattakia and Hama the work will include continuously moving between these governorates in addition to visits to the main office in Damascus.
the responsibilities include:
Program quality and Strategy
- Provide advice, technical support and leadership to the WASH team in line with international best WASH practices, HEKS/EPER policy and donor guidelines.
- With the support of the WASH technical unit at headquarters, develop the key technical tools of the program.
- Make frequent field visits to provide technical support to the field teams and propose reinforcement plans resulting from discussions with field staff.
- Identify opportunities for program expansion taking into account the scale of needs and gaps, as well as the internal capacity of the HEKS/EPER to respond adequately.
- Participate in proposal development process (both narrative and budget) in the event of new projects, in line with the Country strategy.
- Prepare implementation/progress reports, and provide quality assurance to all documents produced by the department including but not limited to BOQ, BOC, contracts, drawings, etc..
Supervision and development of staff
- Maintain open and professional relationships with team members, fostering a strong team spirit and providing supervision and guidance to enable staff to carry out their duties successfully.
- Supervise the WASH team to ensure effective planning, quality implementation and regular monitoring of all activities, as well as their in-depth understanding of the expected results of the program;
- Take overall responsibility for staff timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules and staff training / development activities.
Grant monitoring and project cycle management:
- Ensure spending is appropriate and on time for grants to meet program objectives by developing and maintaining Work Plans, Spending Plans and Procurement Plans.
- Work closely and coordinate with logistics, finance and M&E, and grant staff to ensure program activities.
- Ensure the contribution to internal and external documents of HEKS/EPER, for everything concerning the WASH sector.
- Ensure compliance with donor rules including visibility in the implementation of projects (with the support of the Grants unit).
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:
- In collaboration with the quality Manager, propose a monitoring and evaluation plan for Wash activities facilitating the analysis of data for the indicators.
- Prepare and submit donor reports on time, including success stories
- Ensure that gender, protection and environmental impact are integrated into all deliverables under its direct responsibility.
Coordination & Representation
- Maintain a close relationship and continuous dialogue with the water authorities as part of the implementation of our projects.
- Represent HEKS/EPER in WASH and Shelter clusters, as well as the relevant technical working groups as required.
Safety, access, and Security
- Coordinate with Safety and Liaison to ensure security, access, and proper coordination with local authorities.
the responsibilities include:
Program quality and Strategy
- Provide advice, technical support and leadership to the WASH team in line with international best WASH practices, HEKS/EPER policy and donor guidelines.
- With the support of the WASH technical unit at headquarters, develop the key technical tools of the program.
- Make frequent field visits to provide technical support to the field teams and propose reinforcement plans resulting from discussions with field staff.
- Identify opportunities for program expansion taking into account the scale of needs and gaps, as well as the internal capacity of the HEKS/EPER to respond adequately.
- Participate in proposal development process (both narrative and budget) in the event of new projects, in line with the Country strategy.
- Prepare implementation/progress reports, and provide quality assurance to all documents produced by the department including but not limited to BOQ, BOC, contracts, drawings, etc..
Supervision and development of staff
- Maintain open and professional relationships with team members, fostering a strong team spirit and providing supervision and guidance to enable staff to carry out their duties successfully.
- Supervise the WASH team to ensure effective planning, quality implementation and regular monitoring of all activities, as well as their in-depth understanding of the expected results of the program;
- Take overall responsibility for staff timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules and staff training / development activities.
Grant monitoring and project cycle management:
- Ensure spending is appropriate and on time for grants to meet program objectives by developing and maintaining Work Plans, Spending Plans and Procurement Plans.
- Work closely and coordinate with logistics, finance and M&E, and grant staff to ensure program activities.
- Ensure the contribution to internal and external documents of HEKS/EPER, for everything concerning the WASH sector.
- Ensure compliance with donor rules including visibility in the implementation of projects (with the support of the Grants unit).
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:
- In collaboration with the quality Manager, propose a monitoring and evaluation plan for Wash activities facilitating the analysis of data for the indicators.
- Prepare and submit donor reports on time, including success stories
- Ensure that gender, protection and environmental impact are integrated into all deliverables under its direct responsibility.
Coordination & Representation
- Maintain a close relationship and continuous dialogue with the water authorities as part of the implementation of our projects.
- Represent HEKS/EPER in WASH and Shelter clusters, as well as the relevant technical working groups as required.
Safety, access, and Security
- Coordinate with Safety and Liaison to ensure security, access, and proper coordination with local authorities.
Qualifications
1.Trainings / background
University degree in water and sanitation engineering, hydraulics, electro-mechanical, mechanical or relevant technical WASH specialization. Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
2.Professional experience
Typically, 5-9 years of relevant progressive experience with at least 5 years of work experience with designing and implementing water and sanitation systems, including 3 years in a humanitarian setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Prior experience and an excellent understanding of working in partnership with local authorities and technical water services.
Demonstrated experience in budget development and programs design, implementation & evaluation.
Knowledge and proven working experience within big water supply infrastructure or hydrology projects is an asset.
Good aptitude in context analysis.
3.Knowledge and skills
English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory.
Able to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure and deliver tangible benefits to a team.
Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI) and AutoCAD, GIS is a plus
Proficient in the use of hydraulic modeling software is an asset.
4.PERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
Excellent data analysis and report-writing skills.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong commitment to humanitarian principles
University degree in water and sanitation engineering, hydraulics, electro-mechanical, mechanical or relevant technical WASH specialization. Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
2.Professional experience
Typically, 5-9 years of relevant progressive experience with at least 5 years of work experience with designing and implementing water and sanitation systems, including 3 years in a humanitarian setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Prior experience and an excellent understanding of working in partnership with local authorities and technical water services.
Demonstrated experience in budget development and programs design, implementation & evaluation.
Knowledge and proven working experience within big water supply infrastructure or hydrology projects is an asset.
Good aptitude in context analysis.
3.Knowledge and skills
English/Arabic: Fluent (spoken/written) mandatory.
Able to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure and deliver tangible benefits to a team.
Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI) and AutoCAD, GIS is a plus
Proficient in the use of hydraulic modeling software is an asset.
4.PERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to work in a structured manner and independently with limited oversight.
Excellent data analysis and report-writing skills.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong commitment to humanitarian principles
Specific Vacancy Requirements
The position title offered will be based on the received profiles.
The working place could either be Aleppo lattakia Hama or Damascus
The working place could either be Aleppo lattakia Hama or Damascus
Salary and Benefits
As per HEKS/EPER salary scale
Medical and life insurance
Medical and life insurance
About us
HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. Therefore, HEKS/EPER engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation. HEKS/EPER has its own coordination offices in presently 16 key countries and around 200 projects world-wide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 06, 2023
Expiry Date
Dec 06, 2023
CV Language
English