WASH Coordinator Assistant at Solidarites International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Beginning of contract: 3/9/2018
Contract duration: 3 months (renewable)– Probation period: 1 month
Delocalization policy: applicable, according to SI conditions

Objectives

• The Assistant WASH Coordinator backs up the WASH Coordinator in supporting the mission to achieve the intended operational results.
• In particular, he/she helps in ensuring the quality of implemented projects through regular filed operation follow up, results monitoring, context monitoring, lessons learned and knowledge management, tools development and trainings.
• The assistant WASH Coordinator takes in standardizing of SI technical approaches and tools in areas of intervention.

List of Main Responsibilities
Project quality:

• To help in ensuring the quality of implemented projects through regular operation monitoring, results monitoring, context monitoring, lessons learned and knowledge management, tools development and trainings
• To help in ensuring standardized approaches in BoQ, technical design, Tools and SOPs of WASH activities.
• To work closely with the project field officers, project managers and the program coordinator in coordinating information exchange and timely support.
• To collect information from the bases and assist in the quality analysis of the activities carried out with the Program Coordinator
• To ensure with the Program Coordinator that the programs are implemented respecting Solidarites International’ technical requirements and national established norms and standards

Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring:

• To support Program coordinator for carrying out and/or supervising task and work plan, according to the objectives which have been set
• To monitor the development of current programs (progress, suitability and effectiveness) and suggest modifications to Program coordinator
• To support the teams on site, by regularly visiting intervention sites planned with the Program coordinator, pre-empting problems and listening to the teams and by providing technical and methodology advices and recommendations
• Together with the program coordinator, be involved in the review and follow up of the different operational follow ups
• To contribute to the synergy of the Program Coordination department
• To reply to any other requests from the Program Coordinator regarding specific needs and priorities

Capitalization:

• To ensure that Solidarités International’s WASH related capitalization tools are correctly archived, disseminated at mission level.
• To follow up the preparation of Activity Forms
• To collect and disseminate various useful documents (law, procedures, national policy, guidelines and methodologies, standards…)
• To support the Program Coordination to develop technical partnerships with other actors in the sector of WASH
• To participate to the lead and organization of winter trainings, any other trainings or workshops

Reporting / communication / representation:

• To share with relevant person any information regarding the security situation and context which may impact the Solidarites International activities and the security of the teams
• To support projects, assessments and evaluations reports as necessary, together with analysis and recommendations
• To participate to the preparation of WASH activity reports and annexes for reports to donors with the Program Coordinator
• To participate to the validation of technical expertise reports
• To represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, establish and maintain a communication network and good relations with local/government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
• To ensure with the Program Coordinator that SI is represented at all meetings or forums concerning WASH and others topics and write minutes
• To translate documents between English and Hawsa when it requested
• Personal abilities : Flexible, adaptable, autonomous, Honest, very good organization, multi-tasking, team player
• Languages: English an asset, Haussa, Kanuri (Shuwa and/or Fulani a strong plus)

Technical competences:

• A degree in Civil/Water Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or similar fields . Masters degree in similar field preferable
• Professional experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience preferably in humanitarian setting or solid operational backgroud
• Proven managerial skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience of managing contractors
• Competence in design and BOQ preparation is a must.
• Be a self-starter, with the ability to make decisions independently
• Experience in using AutoCAD, Epanet and/or WaterCad
• Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in harsh environment
• Practical water and sanitation construction skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Salary and Conditions
In accordance with SI’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria