Role and Responsibilities
To contribute to the implementation, management, and supervision of Medair’s WASH programme in the specific county and ensure proposal objectives are met within the appropriate timescales and that the services delivered are within the overall budget and meet Medair quality standards.
Project Overview
Medair’s WASH programme includes the provision of safe water and improved sanitation to communities in Awerial County and the promotion of good hygiene behaviour. There are a number of different interventions planned from construction of new water treatment systems to community lead hygiene promotion.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Workplace Starting Date Initial Contract Details
Based in Awerial, South Sudan As soon as possible 12-18 months, 100%
Key Activity Areas
Technical Management
· Implement the technical aspects of the project as set out in project proposals, in liaison with the Team Leader and Project Coordinator.
· Appropriately involve the beneficiary population in all phases of the projects.
· In conjunction with the team leader conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
· In liaison with the team leader ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and coordination bodies’ timeframes and formats.
Logistics
· Ensure an accurate record of all assets and stocks for the WASH project are maintained and circulated.
Coordination
· Close coordination all stakeholders: beneficiaries, local authorities and government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs. Keep the WASH Advisor and Project Coordinator (if appropriate) in copy of all external correspondence there.
Quality Management
· Ensure Medair South Sudan guidelines, BA and HAP-I guidelines ensuring the standardised formats are used and guidelines followed in liaison with the M&E Officer.
· Support the implementation of projects in accordance with Medair, donor, Sudanese and international standards.
Technical
· Responsible, under supervision of the Team Leader and Project Coordinator for the implementation of the WASH project in line with donor proposals, within agreed budgets and in line with Medair, donor, Sudanese and international standards.
· Responsible for ensuring appropriate involvement of beneficiary population in all phases of the project in liaison with the M&E Officer and HHP Advisor.
Communications
· In liaison with the team leader provide accurate and timely submission of internal reports and input to external reports to the Project Coordinator.
· Contribute to open and accurate communication regarding all aspects of project implementation with the team leader, WASH Advisor, HHP Advisor, M&E Officer and Project Coordinator as sector relevant.
Public Relations
· Speaking on behalf of Medair in the field and when required, ensuring that good relationships are maintained and that Medair’s mandate and values are understood. Interaction on questions which may negatively affect Medair South Sudan programmes must be discussed in advance with the Team Leader, Project Coordinator and WASH Advisor (if technically relevant).
Qualifications
· Degree or diploma in civil or environmental engineering, water technology, water supply, ground water hydrology, public health, health education or community development
Experience / Competencies
· At least 1 years’ experience in implementing water, sanitation and hygiene promotion projects.
· Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
· Diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues
· Open minded, self-controlled, self-learner and flexible
· Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
· Experience in training
· Good time management
· Able to prioritise clearly
· Strong communication skills
· Willingness to learn another language desirable
Medair standard working requirements for the field
· Experienced professionals in a relevant field
· Committed Christians
· Commitment to Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
· Overseas intercultural experience
· Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
· Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
· Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
· Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
· Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
· Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
· Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
· A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
· Full briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
· Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
· Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
· Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
· Annual leave, plus rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
· Additional benefits for those who commit to longer contracts: up to four weeks additional paid leave every 12 months, and re-entry allowance
· Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
· Living and Working in a town/village in Lakes State, a location of relative insecurity in South Sudan.
· Living conditions will be basic and the pace and hours of work are demanding, requiring resilience and stamina.
· Frequent supervision visits to WASH work sites within the County, which will involve stays of several days in basic accommodation.
Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link: www.medair.org/work-with-us and check the Field Vacancies.
We request that you complete all applications on-line at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. We review every online application. Applicants will be contacted only if they are selected as a potential candidate.
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