Deputy Wash Head Of Department at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Specific Objectives:

• To collaborate with the WASH HoD in ensuring coordination/integration between all ACF WASH (Regular Program and Emergency intervention) and other department programs

• To support WASH Project Managers
• To provide technical support and guidance to nutrition programs and assessments
• To represent ACF and its interests to donors, partners and counterparts
• To ensure proper reporting of the programs

Qualifications:

• Post graduate level education in a technical field, preferably in civil/environmental engineering or in another relevant field such as architecture / construction management, public health etc
• At least 4+ years of experience in construction, managing construction/WASH programs in underdeveloped/crisis contexts.
• Significant experience might be considered in lieu of educational qualification, but not other way around

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian WASH guidelines Min. 2-3 years’ experience as a professional in internatAional NGO context, with a sound knowledge of WASH issues in crisis contexts
• Technical design skills using AutoCAD or Arch CAD,
• Proposal development and reporting skills
• Good anticipation, planning skill, especially in changing work contexts.
• Problem solving ability; able to enforce procedures
• Experience communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide diversity of culture
• Experience in attending and contributing in meetings with government and other agencies
• Good communicator: verbal and written. Diplomatic skills are a plus.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and attention to details.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the field for program monitoring and supportive visits

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous ACF experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task
• Independent, can lead the department as well as ask for guidance and follow instructions.
• Expertise in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian operations.