MISSION

The WASH coordinator contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of WASH.

He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of WASH activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.

He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of WASH programs implemented in the intervention country.

He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of WASH.

List of Main Tasks:

Strategic orientation

• ·      Propose and develop a sector-based strategy in accordance with SI’s policies and priorities for the intervention country.
• ·      Propose and organize diagnostic missions in the field of WASH
• ·      Support the Country Director in the monitoring and analysis of the WASH sector and the analysis of donors’ strategies for WASH activities
• ·      Be the driving force for putting new WASH activities into place.
• ·      Participate actively in programming work
• ·      Participate actively in the week for technical coordinators

Relevance and quality of projects

·      Confirm the relevance of any assessments carried out

·      Propose and organize evaluation missions

·      Support the program supervisor/s in setting up a technical approach and assessing the financial, human, and logistical elements of programs to be implemented.

·      Approve the technical approaches and aspects of projects for WASH activities

·      Ensure that all WASH programs are implemented respecting Solidarités International annual operational strategy, technical requirements, and the criteria stipulated by financial backers.

·      Ensure the relevance and consistency of WASH programs vis-à-vis the needs of the local populations.

·      Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results

·      Ensure that work meets sustainability requirements and that established norms and standards are respected

·      Develop the WASH team capacities with techniques and new methodologies

Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring

·      Ensure that resources from the Tool Box are used correctly in the management of the WASH project cycle.

·      Ensure that the planning and monitoring timetable is consolidated / validated

·      Approve the quality criteria and performance indicators of WASH programs proposed by the program managers.

·      Ensure that monitoring indicators are in place and relevant

        With the coordination team, take part in the monthly review of programs (budgetary, operational, logistical…)

·      Provide support and advice to the logistical service for the purchase of specific materials for WASH activity

·      Provide a technical and methodological support to program managers for the planning and implementation of WASH activities

·      Supervise and support the  WASH program managers, monitor and evaluate WASH  activities implemented

·      Anticipate difficulties relating to how WASH activities are carried out and facilitate the resolution of problems linked to WASH programs

·      Propose the reorientation of WASH activities according to changing context and indicators

Capitalization

·      Ensure that Solidarités International’s capitalization tools are correctly used and disseminated throughout HQ (technical unit and desks)

·      Participate in the centralization and dissemination of procedures, guides and tools linked to WASH activities

·      Propose improvements to existing tools

·      Form a network of  WASH experts, develop technical partnerships with others actors in this sector of the intervention zone and regularly keep the technical unit informed of this

·      In coordination with the technical unit, capitalize on the intervention methods and techniques, and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités International and others actors in this activity field

·      Ensure that handover reports are written by all program managers before the end of their contract and that these are sent to headquarters

Personnel management   

·      In conjunction with HQ HR, define the prerequisites for WASH position openings and adapt existing criteria if necessary.

·      Welcome and brief expatriates working on WASH programs

·      Identify training requirements within the WASH team and the resources available in the work area

·      Implement technical training in line with operational needs identified by training requirements

·      Lead workshops, coordination meetings and/or technical exchange programs

·      Evaluate and assess the performance of collaborators under his/her direct supervision

·      Actively participate in the organization of regional technical weeks and compiling reports of these work sessions

·      Supervise adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision

Reporting / communication / representation

·      Support the Country Director with fundraising and the negotiation and examination of project proposals relating to his/her activity

·      Convey information to the relevant authorities on security matters or any event having a possible consequence on Solidarités International activities and the security of the teams.

·      Consolidate WASH activity reports and supervise the preparation annexes linked to WASH activities for reports and/or financial donors

·      Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format

·      Validate technical expertise reports

·      In conjunction with the Country Director, establish and maintain a communication network and good relations with local/government authorities, financial donors representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies

·      Ensure that SI is represented at all meetings or forums concerning WASH activities

·      Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so

·      Reply to headquarter requests regarding specific needs

Degree in:

•     Water Resources Management
•     Civil Engineering with a focus on Water and Sanitation
•     Environmental Engineering
•     Public Health with a specialization in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
•     International Development with a concentration in WASH programs
•     Community Development with a focus on WASH interventions

Techinical Skills:

• Be technically competent in emergency WASH and Stabilisation infrastructures;  WASH facilities, Waste management and hygiene promotion.
• Demonstrated experience in WaSH Sector including water distribution, construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities, Waste management and hygiene promotion.
• Be technically competent in emergency WASH and Stabilisation infrastructures; Able set and support the PMs in the definition of the technical standards.

Transversl Skills:

• Be able to work with diverse stakeholders to develop consensus;
• Know how to present ideas effectively and clearly while listening and acknowledging others’ perspectives and views;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the international humanitarian response and coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian reform;Have a strong command of humanitarian principles and how to apply these;able to develop SI WaSH strategy and to translate complex strategies in operational implementation;

Understand the links between emergency response, recovery, and the transition to development/stabilization;