Action Contre la Faim (ACF), is an International Humanitarian Organization which is private, non-political, non-denomination and non-profit making. Action Contre la Faim vocation is to save lives by combating hunger, disease and those crises threatening the lives of vulnerable men, women and children. ACF currently operates in 46 countries globally and conduct programs in nutrition, food security, health, water and sanitation.
WASH Local Program Manager
Location: Hodeidah with regular travel to the field
Duration: Till 20th Sep, 2017
Assignement: To identify and implement high quality and relevant WASH activities with a high coverage, in conformity with overarching strategy and the standards set internationally, by ACF and by national policies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to consultations on strategy and the positioning of the WASH Department:
Ongoing, systematic, and thorough analysis of the humanitarian situation in respect to WASH and of the context of intervention in his/her field of activity;
Internal dissemination of collected information and analysis to the Field Coordinator and the WASH HoD
Implementing the assigned projects consistent with ACF Charter, ACF 2015 strategic framework, the policies of WASH and other ACF sectors, positioning papers, national strategic and other legal texts produced by ministries responsible for the WASH sector, and key international documents in the sector (SPHERE Standards and WHO, etc.)
Ensuring that his teams have a clear understanding of these documents
Accounting for cross-cutting issues associated with WASH interventions (HIV, Gender issues, Disaster Management, Environment, Handicap, etc.)
Identify needs and contribute to project formulation:
Identifying humanitarian needs in the field of WASH and in his/her area of intervention including the submission of reports pertaining to such matters
Including, where appropriate, target populations and local actors in the identification of needs and in the modalities of the response
Participation in formulating WASH programs
Ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of WASH projects:
Implementation of the WASH program(s) in line with the logical framework of the program(s), the budget, and the logistical and administrative procedures of ACF
The quality of the programs established in conformity with the technical and project management standards of ACF
Familiarizing him/herself thoroughly with his/her project(s), the issues at stake, the logical framework and indicators; retaining printed copies of donor contractual documents; and sharing project information with his/her teams
Identifying the technical constraints associated with project implementation Proposing innovative technical solutions in response to such constraints
The implementation of technical recommendations concerning his/her project (given by HoD, Technical Advisor at Headquarters, Experts, Evaluators …)
Supervising his/her programs, by means of the internal APR monitoring tools, regular presence in the field, updated project planning, monthly budget review and follow-up
Timely preparation of the WASH components of external and internal reports relating to his/her projects
Identifying and implementing safety measures for both the teams and the wider population (construction sites, community based work…)
Contribute to program quality and accountability processes and measure program impact:
Promoting and taking part in the impact evaluation of his/her project (external evaluation)
Promoting and contributing to learning and program quality improvement (internal evaluation and joint visits)
Implementing complaint and feedback mechanisms promoting ethical and transparency principles, particularly in respect to beneficiary populations
Ensuring that a double KAP survey is implemented (baseline/final)
Participate in the coordination, representation and partnerships of ACF in hisher area of intervention:
Coordination of activities with other sectors and departments of ACF in order to ensure rational use of resources and optimum integration
Participation in visits by donors whenever requested by the Country Director or FCo,
Representing ACF and ensuring coordination with partners, the authorities, agencies of the United Nations and NGOs in his/her area in collaboration with the FCo,
Supervise and manage his/her team:
Determining team size and recruiting his/her team
Team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation)
Appraisal of team members
Staff development of team members
Contribute to capitalization and technical development in his/her sector:
Capitalization of program-related data and documentation of the innovations achieved
Dissemination of technical and operational expertise acquired during the program
Contributing to the upward transmission of data from the field to better inform ACF communications
Qualification:
Master degree in Water / Sanitation / Public Health /IWRM or any WASH related field.
Technical Experience and M