POSITION TITLE: WASH Coordinator COUNTRY PROGRAM: Somalia (Mogadishu) RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director STATUS: Limited Term, Minimum 3-months SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: National Staff
ARC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION
The Somalia country program of the American Refugee Committee (ARC) is actively responding to current drought and famine crisis in Somalia from an operation base in Mogadishu. ARC is working closely with national and local authorities and with a number of Mogadishu-based international and national organizations to galvanize concerted and coordinated lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the people in need.
ARC is not new to supporting the needy peoples of Somalia. It previously initiated humanitarian assistance programs in Somalia in March 1993 with funding from OFDA, Stichting Vluctheling and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The first location of ARC’s interventions was Bardera District in the Gedo Region and later worked in other Districts such as Hagar, Afmadou and Badhade districts through to 1997. ARC now plans to marshal resources and work with other INGOS, local NGOs, government and regional authorities with a view to consolidating existing gains by all partners. The interventions will address the pressing needs of young men and women in Somalia who are currently faced with limited alternative options for livelihood and basic functional literacy and numeracy skills. Through this ARC program; the Somali Youth will be provided with opportunities to engage in educational and skills building activities which will give voice to their concerns in a safe and enabling supportive environment. .
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and construct appropriate water supply and sanitation infrastructures • Collaborate, plan and negotiate with government officials to fulfill water and sanitation needs for Refugees and IDPs • Manage water supply, sanitation/waste disposal and associated construction projects • Develop, document, and implement written protocols and standard operating procedures for water and sanitation programs • Conduct initial and in-service training for sanitation workers • Establish and maintain a regular system of project monitoring and evaluation • Ensure adequate budget monitoring • Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of program needs and consult with the Rapid Response Coordinator regarding appropriate adjustments in program design or implementation strategies • Develop concept papers, proposals, and budgets in collaboration with Rapid Response team • Ensure the timely submission of technical and activities reports from partners and from field personnel and oversee management of local water and sanitation staff.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
• Water, Civil or Sanitation Engineer, or related university degree • Minimum three years experience in managing and implementing Water and Sanitation programs in war affected areas or rural and remote environments • Familiarity with private, US government, UN and multi-lateral donors • Demonstrated success in proposal development and securing donor funding (UN, USG, EU, etc.) • Familiarity or experience with SPHERE Standards • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills • Ability to work in unstable insecurity environments • Ability to adapt to changing requirements • Ability to work independently and in a team • Fluency in English • Willingness to travel and live in difficult security situations.
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