WASH Activity Manager

This position is based at Peshawar/Nowshera

About Solidarities International.

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been assisting populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, and the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

Description of the position

The WaSH Activity Manager carries out and accomplishes the objectives as defined in the operation proposals. S/He will ensure the technical aspect of the activity, including the design of WaSH infrastructures and preparation of BoQs.

S/He must ensure that the WaSH activities are well designed and executed, deliver quality results where appropriate, and propose adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.

More details below:

Diagnostics and project conception

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics.
• Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement.
• Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of the logical framework) of operation proposals.
• Implement the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s technical requirements and the donors’ criteria.
• Participate in developing the WASH team’s capacity regarding techniques or new methodologies.

Implementation and operational follow-up

• Plan the WASH activity(ies) with the support department (administration, logistics) according to the set objectives.
• Establish Bill of Quantity and related technical drawings for the realization of WaSH infrastructures
• Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness considering changing circumstances and the needs of populations.

Propose adjustments to programs if necessary.

• Make sure the objectives for the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are achieved.
• Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the WASH activity(ies) and context.
• Use the SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL management and monitoring tools for the activities, results, and context.
• Plan and supervise the WASH activity(ies) implementation under his/her responsibility.
• Anticipate difficulties in carrying out the WASH activity(ies) and facilitate problem-solving.
• Suggest new directions for WASH activity in accordance with context and indicators.
• In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activity(ies), budget follow-up and proposal budgets for the program parts.
• Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders using the logistics service.
• Report the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“field” inventory)

Capitalisation

• Write the capitalisation documents by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL tools.
• Prepare handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward them to concerned parties in the mission and at headquarters.
• Ensure diffusion of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL technical documentation.
• Human Resource Management  (if any)
• Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activity(ies)
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH & SHELTER vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
• Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his responsibility.
• Implement training activities in accordance with WASH & SHELTER operational requirements and the identified training needs.
• Serve as an intermediary between team leaders.
• Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility.
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
• Evaluate the performance of the members of his/her team(s)
• Identify team members’ potential for advancement and communicate this information to the program manager/administrative manager.
• Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules.  

Reporting/communication/representation

• Share with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety.
• Write regular reports concerning the progress of the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility.
• Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment.
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines.
• Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activity(ies)
• Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN, and other international agencies in cooperation with the program manager and program coordinator.
• Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in meetings or forums concerning the WASH activities within his employment location.
• Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL on request and/or delegation.
• Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs.
• Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities, or partners.