WASH Manager 3 views0 applications

(SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL ONLY)

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VA/HFO/CERF/001/2024

Job title:

WASH Manager (1 position and the female candidate is strongly encouraged)

Reporting to

Programme Director (PD) Functional

Department:

Nutrition Department

Hours:

40 hours per week

Duty station:

80% Juba based and 30% field travel

Opening date

September 20th, 2024

Closing date

September 30th, 2024

Starting date

ASAP

BACKGROUND

About Healthcare Foundation Organization (HFO) was founded in 2015 in South Sudan over 7 years ago and has built a long-term, local presence in Equatoria Region (Central Equatorial State, Upper Nile Region (Jonglei State, Fangak, and Canal/Pigi Counties), Unity State, Rubkona, Guit, and Leer Counties) and Bahr El Ghazal Region (Northern Bahr El Ghazal, Aweil East County) & Warrap State, Twic East, and Gogrial East Counties). Regional Office in Sudan with HQ in Khartoum, White Nile State, and Blue Nile State respectively. Our Country team of advisors uses their specialist expertise in Health, Nutrition, Protection, Food Security, Education and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. We work in the above States to support over 300,000 poverty-fighting developments and humanitarian aid projects.

HFO has been working in South Sudan since 2017 and is currently working in four States. Our services are in line with Humanitarian core policies and are tailored for specific South Sudan organizations, initiatives, and regions. HFO would like to implement an anticipated Program. For more information, please visit HFO’s website at www. hfo-ss.org We wish to recruit interested and qualified applicants (South Sudanese national only) for the following position:

OUR VISION STATEMENT

HealthCare Foundation Organization (HFO) to inspire hope, and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every community through integrated clinical practice and education toward self-reliance.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

HealthCare Foundation Organization (HFO) exists to inspire, empower and transform communities to move towards self-reliance through the provision of holistic social services and development assistance to the people of South Sudan and Sudan.

1) PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

WASH Manager Role & Responsibilities The WASH Project Manager plans, develops, monitors and evaluates the assigned WASH project(s). This involves assessing WASH needs, designing projects, writing proposals and initiating and effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Providing technical support, leadership and strategic direction, other important aspects of the role include meeting quality standards in WASH delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders and managing and training WASH staff. Project Overview Due to the emergency, there are vast health needs – from support to those who have affected by Floods, and also to post-conflict areas. The role requires someone agile to implement water, sanitation and hygiene improvements through, including training of key community staff. The role will involve travel to support our various bases, and mentoring HFO’s staff. Workplace & Conditions Field position based in South Sudan. Key Activity Areas WASH Project Management Manage assigned WASH projects in order to meet project objectives within the budget and allocated time frame. Provide strong leadership of the assigned WASH project(s), working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local WASH staffs. Implement appropriate and effective WASH strategies in consultation with other WASH staff and field managers. Set clear objectives and indicators for WASH activities in collaboration with the WASH staff, field managers and, where appropriate, with the local communities. Continuously monitor and supervise WASH activities, overseeing the technical design, execution and evaluation of progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data. Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to HFO, donor and other applicable timeframes. Develop new proposals, linked to the country strategy, in conjunction with the relevant field managers.

Staff Management Line-manage the WASH Manager(s) of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc. It may also be necessary to line manage other WASH project staff. Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives, progress, current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback. Provide coaching and supervise staffs in order to develop ownership and full responsibility for WASH activities. Assess the training needs of WASH staff and ensure that appropriate training is provided/conducted. Financial Management Manage the WASH budget for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet the HFO standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance. Communication and Coordination Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned WASH team, HFO in-states and country office and advisers and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships. Participate in WASH coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as required, representing HFO and feeding back to the WASH staff and field managers on relevant issues.

Logistics Support the logistics activities of WASH staff, particularly in relation to the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the assigned WASH activities. Liaise, as necessary, with the WASH, logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly. Quality Management Promote and use the HFO e-Procurement and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used and guidelines are followed. Ensure WASH projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with HFO, donor, country and international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards. Team Spiritual Life Reflect the values of HFO with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts. This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and sanitation. BSc / MSc in Water / Environmental Engineering or Management or Civil Engineering or Hydrology / Geology. Excellent working knowledge of English (speaking and writing). Experience 5 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field. Management experience within a WASH context. Ability and willingness to manage project implementation. Good numerical, report writing and administration skills. Problem solving and technical WASH skills within a humanitarian setting. Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP. Team-player with good inter-personal skills and willingness to support others and to share workload. Aptitude for community mobilisation and capacity-building. Experience in training / mentoring / coaching staff. Able to prioritise clearly, oversee multiple tasks and to take initiatives in project decisions. Able to enforce procedures and to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate. Committed to consultative and servant-minded leadership.

12.1 Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of National or international field experience of which at least 3 in managerial/coordination positions with National Non-Governmental Organizations in humanitarian or post-conflict settings. Experience in specified technical areas including comprehensive primary healthcare, technical tools, materials development, and monitoring and evaluation is highly desired. Experience in strategy development and working across sectors or disciplines is highly desired.

12.2 Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated expertise in working with donors, project design, proposal development, and monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action. Able to work with remote, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary teams. Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and ability to facilitate collaboration. Outstanding capacity to understand the country’s context, portfolio, and overall programmatic needs, and pull and coordinate the relevant technical assistance from within and outside the health unit. Ability to transfer technical knowledge and skills. Demonstrated commitment to staying informed and up to date with best practices.

12.3 Language Skills: Fluency in English and Arabic is a requirement; Proficiency in another local language is an advantage.

13) HFO STATEMENT:

· HFO staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the HFO Code of Conduct and Ethics, HR Policy Manual, Prevention from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy, GBV, and Child Safeguarding Policies.

· In accordance with these values, HFO enforces policies on beneficiaries, partners, and services providers to protect the Vulnerable groups from being exploited and to ensure a safe environment free from harassment.