WASH and FS Project Manager
Medair
- Kandahar
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure project monitoring is conducted according to project plans,
- Support agreed quality monitoring activities to meet relevant guidelines and standards, in coordination with WASH and FS Advisor
- Coordinate contracts for sub-contracted WASH work (in liaison with WASH Advisor and logistics) and follow-up with day-to-day management/supervision of contract implementation
- Contribute towards continual improvement of processes and implementation of WASH and FS activities, including standard operating procedures.
- Ensure project is implemented according to agreed standards and practices for WASH and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
- Oversee implementation of beneficiary selection processes and cash distributions according to standards and plans, in coordination with relevant colleagues for security management, financial management, and technical advisor.
- Ensure that appropriate indicators are collected, and evaluation assessments conducted against project monitoring plans, in coordination with MEAL Manager
- Coordinate sectoral needs assessment activities and contribute to planning and implementation
- Be responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, and support of the assigned WASH & FS activities in line with the project plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal(s)
- Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and AAP in the project activities.
- Develop National staff at Managerial level to build capacity and experience in Project Management and reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities for internal and external reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly, and final reports).
- Input into the development of the country strategy, new projects and/or donor proposals
- Ensure data collection is conducted according to project plans and uploaded or provided in a timely manner.
- Contribute to database management and data security.
- Contribute to ongoing refinement of data tools as necessary.
- Facilitate and support training of staff to ensure proper use of data management collection devices and tools.
- Line-manage staff of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, recruitment, development and training, performance reviews, etc.
- Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives and current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
- Provide coaching & supervision to staff to develop their leadership skills and implementation of project activities.
- Develop appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned team, Medair in-country and GSO advisors to ensure good partnerships.
- Participate in coordination meetings, representing Medair and feeding back to staff and field managers on relevant issues.
- Liaise with the WASH and FS Advisor for project updates, reporting and for all technical support on project implementation.
- Develop and maintain procurement plans based on project log frame and activities
- In close coordination with Logistics, ensure clear communication with the logistics team on issues relating to procurement, transportation of cargo and supplies Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and submit stock and purchase requests with accurate specification. Ensure an accurate record of all assets and stock at warehouse.
- Ensure the ordered items are to the standards and specification before final delivery to the field warehouse, including coordinating quality checks as required.
- Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
- Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith- based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayer, and words of encouragement.
- Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.
- University degree in a field relevant to WASH (eg. civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, environmental engineering, public health, water and sanitation engineering, hydrogeology/hydrology)
- Good English (spoken and written)
- 5 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field as a manager
- Compassion and a desire to bring relief to humanitarian situations.
- Technical experience with WASH infrastructure (e.g. hydraulic design borehole installation, hand pump repair,) and software/training (behaviour change communication)
- Understanding and appreciation of the links between the hardware (water, sanitation facilities) and behaviour change
- Experience with distributions (NFI or cash, with preference for cash-based activities)
- Able to prioritise tasks appropriately
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