This position is based at Peshawar/Nowshera

About Solidarities International.

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been assisting populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, and the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

Description of the position

The WaSH Activity Manager carries out and accomplishes the objectives as defined in the operation proposals. S/He will ensure the technical aspect of the activity, including the design of WaSH infrastructures and preparation of BoQs.

S/He must ensure that the WaSH activities are well designed and executed, deliver quality results where appropriate, and propose adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.

More details below:

Diagnostics and project conception

  • Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics.
  • Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement.
  • Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of the logical framework) of operation proposals.
  • Implement the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s technical requirements and the donors’ criteria.
  • Participate in developing the WASH team’s capacity regarding techniques or new methodologies.

Implementation and operational follow-up

  • Plan the WASH activity(ies) with the support department (administration, logistics) according to the set objectives.
  • Establish Bill of Quantity and related technical drawings for the realization of WaSH infrastructures
  • Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness considering changing circumstances and the needs of populations.

Propose adjustments to programs if necessary.

  • Make sure the objectives for the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are achieved.
  • Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the WASH activity(ies) and context.
  • Use the SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL management and monitoring tools for the activities, results, and context.
  • Plan and supervise the WASH activity(ies) implementation under his/her responsibility.
  • Anticipate difficulties in carrying out the WASH activity(ies) and facilitate problem-solving.
  • Suggest new directions for WASH activity in accordance with context and indicators.
  • In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activity(ies), budget follow-up and proposal budgets for the program parts.
  • Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders using the logistics service.
  • Report the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“field” inventory)

Capitalisation

  • Write the capitalisation documents by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL tools.
  • Prepare handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward them to concerned parties in the mission and at headquarters.
  • Ensure diffusion of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL technical documentation.
  • Human Resource Management  (if any)
  • Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activity(ies)
  • With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH & SHELTER vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
  • Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his responsibility.
  • Implement training activities in accordance with WASH & SHELTER operational requirements and the identified training needs.
  • Serve as an intermediary between team leaders.
  • Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility.
  • Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
  • Evaluate the performance of the members of his/her team(s)
  • Identify team members’ potential for advancement and communicate this information to the program manager/administrative manager.
  • Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules.  

Reporting/communication/representation

  • Share with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety.
  • Write regular reports concerning the progress of the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility.
  • Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment.
  • Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines.
  • Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activity(ies)
  • Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN, and other international agencies in cooperation with the program manager and program coordinator.
  • Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in meetings or forums concerning the WASH activities within his employment location.
  • Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL on request and/or delegation.
  • Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs.
  • Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities, or partners.

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Degree Title:
Bachelor’s or master’s in WaSH, Public Health, or Environmental Health
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
3 Years (experience in a lower position or equivalent in one of the fields of expertise / in the development and humanitarian context is an asset and Languages: English Professional Working Proficiency. Fluent in Urdu, Pashto is appreciated.)
Apply Before:
Dec 29, 2023
Posting Date:
Dec 21, 2023

Solidarites International

N.G.O./Social Services · More than 5000 employees - Nowshera, Peshawar

Solidarités International (SI) is a French humanitarian organization that provides aid and assistance to victims of wars or natural disasters. For more than 40 years, the association focused on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. After responding to emergencies by supplying assistance directly to those in need, they help vulnerable people until they regain their livelihoods and the autonomy needed to tackle the challenges of an uncertain future with dignity. These efforts would not work properly, or even be possible, without the fierce determination to constantly respect the humanitarian principles of humanity, independence, impartiality and neutrality. In Pakistan, Solidarités International has been present with a prior interventions starting in 2005 and a scale-up of operations that was launched in the response to the 2010 floods in the Sindh province. The objective was to support the flood-affected population during the calamity through an improved access to WASH facilities and later on was expanded to provide longer-term improved access to WASH facilities in the province coupled with a disaster risk reduction set of activities. After closing its mission due to lack of funding opportunities, SI has recently sent a member of the emergency desk to evaluate the impact of the 2022 floods and the potential added value for SI to re-launch activities in the country. Following this, SI is now launching a first phase of operations in Sindh in collaboration with and in addition to the actions carried out by the authorities and NGOs on the ground, Solidarités International teams are preparing to deploy a rapid multisectoral response tailored as closely as possible to the needs of the targeted populations, which could include: - Providing access to safe drinking water; - Providing emergency latrines to limit open defecation and reduce related health risks; - Distributing essential emergency goods to households whose homes have been destroyed, which could include tents, blankets, hygiene kits or basic household items. Solidarités International will assess the possibility of also supporting the population in the recovery of agriculture and livelihoods in order to limit the harmful effects of this crisis over time as well as on longer-term WASH activities. Thus, SI is aiming at relaunching activities and hoping to secure funding to support the affected population for a longer period.

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