Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Program development and delivery 1. Coordinate with the Field Project Manager and WASH Technical Manager to ensure all drilling, Semi-urban Water Distribution Systems, Rainwater Harvesting, Sanitation projects and other WASH hardware activities are correctly implemented and targets met. 2. Coordinate with the WRAPP Trainer and Capacity Development Officer to ensure continued strengthening of local partners’ capacity, effective community mobilization and Water Management Committee formation. 3. Overall supervision of field work including staff and local partners’ activities, movement, logistics, asset tracking, payments, etc. 4. Overall responsibility for program design and development – has primary responsibility for developing new proposals, and exploring new directions for the program to take.
Managing People 1. In coordination with the Human Resource Manager, oversee WRAPP-related human resources issues in relation to recruitment, deployment, benefits and entitlements, ensuring compliance with Pact regulations and the objectives of the program. 2. Mentor, coach and support WRAPP staff through regular one-to-one supervision, annual performance appraisals and other mechanisms for their professional growth and continuous development.
Grants and Finance Administration 1. In collaboration with the Grants team, oversee all sub-grant awards related to the various program components, respond to issues that arise during program implementation, and support partners, grantees, and contractors in relation to: Grant agreement and program design, Partner program implementation, Technical and financial reporting, and; Oversight of grant/contract compliance. 2. Coordinate with Pact Finance team to maintain up-to-date program budgets and finances, and continuously track spending through analysis of monthly Project Status Reports (PSR’s).
Internal Coordination 1. Work with other program managers to maximize impact of WRAPP and ensure that the water program complements other Pact programs. 2. Coordinate with other Pact departments; in Sudan, HQ, and other country programs; to ensure compliance and learning is levered into the design and delivery of projects.
External Coordination 1. Preparation and submission of regular, timely reports to donors and to respond as promptly as possible to donor requests for additional information. 2. Represent WRAPP to other Sudan water programs; local, state and national authorities; WASH forums; UN and NGO agencies; and beneficiary communities. 3. Keep up-to-date with regional developments in the WASH sector. Review relevant reports, evaluations and other internal and external resources as necessary to improve program design and implementation. 4. Activate and maintain positive relationships with relevant government authorities and key partners. 5. Develop project/program briefing papers and other publicity materials to communicate the impact of and learning from the delivery of the program.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) 1. Support regular evaluation of program components in terms of feasibility, efficiency and effectiveness. 2. Provide regular comprehensive program updates to supervisor as to program status, current and emerging issues, etc.
Strategic Planning and Management 1. Coordinate the development of annual program implementation plans – in line with project log frames and key indicators of performance. 2. Participate in Pact strategic planning processes – in country and global platforms. 3. Lead the preparation and implementation of WRAPP strategic plans that take into account the appropriate country and regional context and in line with Pact vision and mission, and complementary to government & donor development plans. 4. Over the course of implementation, constantly review and evaluate WRAPP strategic plans.
Other Tasks Perform other duties as assigned.
Person Specification
Essential: A minimum of 5 years experience managing complex programs in developing countries, preferably with experience in post conflict environments. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Masters degree in a related field. Experience in water sector programming. Strong project/program and financial management skills. A people-motivator and team-builder. Experience of managing USAID funds or similar funding regimes. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Strong analytical and evaluation skills. High proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database software packages. Demonstrated political savvy and proven negotiation skills. Strong ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability and willingness to travel frequently in the field in Sudan.
Desirable: Language proficiency (Arabic especially) a plus. Prior experience in Sudan a plus.
Personal:
Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donors, government representatives, contractors, international and local NGOs. Demonstrable commitment to the values and ethos of Pact. Outgoing personality. Flexible, proactive and innovative style.
Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact is a voluntary “at will” relationship.
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