Water and Sanitation (WatSan) Coordinator 124 views0 applications

Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners. Plan International Ethiopia is looking for Water and Sanitation  (WatSan) Coordinator for SNNP PA who will be reporting to the Program Area Manager.

Dimensions of the Role

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• The post holder will report to the Program Area Manager SNNP PA, and technical report line WASH Specialist/WASH lead at the country office.
• The post holder will have overall responsibility for the planning, management, operation, coordination and regular monitoring of the project to ensure smooth and fast implementation of the WATSAN and Hygiene project activities including redesigning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and the post holder will manage/provide technical support for approximately 20 million Birr of annual budget, and provide budget oversight for field based projects except for individual grant project budgets with own project managers.
• The post holder is responsible for project design, Planning, Implementation, Construction Supervision and Contract Administration, monitoring, working with community and local government, and reporting while ensuring quality Project delivery to the overall WASH program and Infrastructure activities.
• Facilitate, lead and insure all WASH construction projects bid process until contract agreement signing
• The post holder will manage all WASH related projects and supervises/provide technical support and guidance for field based project coordinator/managers based at the Program area level.
• The post holder is responsible to manage program design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of all WASH programs.
• The position holder will have direct supervisee role for the project officers under her/his project management
• She/he ensures smooth teamwork within and across the program area/working team at the country office while enhancing integration among other programs.  Key components of the position include operationalization of the WASH program, advocacy and networking, developing and strengthening partnerships, resource mobilisation and team management.
• Responsible for compliance to organizational and statutory policies and laws on People and Culture legality matters and also has responsibility to support in ensuring compliances.
• Key components of the position also include working with other regional actors, (like NGOs, UN Agencies, etc) regional advocacy and networking, project level thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centred and women focus community development.
• The position will be based at SNNP PA, Hawassa

Resource mobilization

• Develop program funding portfolio through conducting rapid needs assessments, writing concept notes and proposals, undertaking technical feasibility studies, preparation of designs and bills of quantities, preparation of tender documents and generally supporting the development and implementation of Water and Sanitation systems based on Plans’ corporate procedures to enhance resource mobilization efforts to reach more children and communities.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Monitor project implementation processes, coordinate evaluations, share learning’s and document best practices.
• Prepare quality and timely preparation of different monthly, Quarterly semi-annually and annual progress reports including case studies and lessons learnt and preparation & documentation of quality case study on best practice.

Accountabilities

• Ensure quality program delivery at all levels of the project cycle management in line with the child centered community development approach.
• Provide technical support to program areas in the selection of effective strategic options that address child and community welfare needs.
• Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in water supply and sanitation and Infrastructure project design, planning, implementation of projects and construction Supervision and Contract Administration.
• Provide leadership into the water supply development and infrastructure project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of project interventions.
• Ensure effective and efficient thematic area coordination in consultation with the project Coordinator and other project staffs.
• Close monitoring and follow up for smooth and on time project implementation.
• Prepare and develop in consultation with appropriate stakeholder’s monthly, annual and multi-year project plan.
• Record and share good practices and case stories achievements of the project
• Ensure effective and efficient management of financial resources, including review and check project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and implementing cost control measures.
• Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly project progress reports.
• Manage and organize trainings, workshops and meetings that concerns the project at all levels and participate when relevant.
• Field supervision and quality control of construction of borehole, Rural and Urban piped water supply project, rehabilitation and expansion of civil works, construction of VIP Latrine and all construction projects under the WASH program in her/his program area.
• Study, design, preparation of all necessary bid documents and Facilitate bid process, Prepares Bid documents, and construction agreements and coordinates contract awards. Prepare payment certificates against the agreement
• Ensure effective communication and information sharing on WASH programming with in PIE
• Supervise WASH officers and other team members
• Ensure that  WASH projects are technically sound, environmentally friendly, socially and cultural acceptable;
• Supervise to ensure that construction activities are done to the acceptable standard and government requirements
• Serve as a principal representative to WASH thematic networks and clusters in the region that has relevance to the project implementation, to create collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and to influence policy that maximizes the impact of the project.
• Makes follow up and proper documentation and share of regional government policies, strategies and plans with respect to water sanitation and hygiene
• Ensuring mainstreaming of cross cutting issues mainly gender, environment, HIV&AIDS and disability in responses and also adoption of important approaches from PIE’s pertinent initiatives notably CLTS
• Shall perform other duties as assigned by her/his line manager, WASH Program Lead and leaders or members of other teams/programs, managers, etc

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related disciplines with at least 5 years relevant experience in water supply and sanitation development, construction supervision and Contract Administration out of which a minimum of 2 years of NGO experience.
• Demonstrated experience in key programmatic areas and in the management (feasibility study, design, construction supervision, contract administration etc.) of water supply and sanitation projects and infrastructures.
• Experience in CLTSH, community mobilization and organization skill
• Experience in preparation of Bill of Quantities and specifications, bid document preparation and evaluation, contract document preparation, negotiation management, as well as supervision and administration of projects.
• Experience and Knowledge of using Water CAD, AutoCAD and related software packages are advantageous that used for preparing design and drawing
• A commitment to, and understanding of, participatory approaches to development.
• Experience in project study, design bid preparation evaluation and construction contract administration.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.
• Construction – including supervision of a wide variety of water-supply projects such as spring, hand dug, shallow well and deep well development and rehabilitation.
• Experience in preparation of bills of quantities and contract tendering.
• Awareness of environmental health issues with special attention to the needs of women and children.
• Experience of managing water programme implementation and working in partnership.
• Ability to deliver quality programs in a short time and work under stressful conditions.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Understanding of integrated development issues
• Knowledge of  participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.