WASH Project Manager D.R. Congo

Role and Responsibilities

To manage the Medair Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) programme in D.R. Congo and to ensure proposal objectives are met within the appropriate timescales and that the services delivered are within the overall budget and meet Medair quality standards. To manage the WASH staff and anticipate, plan, and lead in the development of new WASH project proposals.

Project Overview

Medair currently operates in three sectors in D.R. Congo, in health supporting of IDPs in Irumu and Bas & Haut Uélé, in WASH improving water, sanitation and hygiene in health centres and households and in infrastructure by rehabilitation of bridges and crossings to improve humanitarian access.

Medair

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) 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

Dungu, Province Orientale, DR Congo 01 April 2012 12 months, 100%

Key Activity Areas

Management

· Regularly visit the work in the field to ensure quality standards are met consistently.

· Write interim and final reports for the project.

· Motivate and train the WASH staff.

· Manage the Beneficiary Outputs and other appropriate sections of the project budget.

Technical

· Oversee technical design and execution of the WASH project activities.

· Ensure the work meets quality standards and budget, logframe and timing requirements.

· Ensure the quality of the construction of all water and sanitation infrastructure, ensuring good maintenance and sustainable processes are put in place.

· Develop and maintain good working relationships with the WASH cluster leads, other NGOs conducting WASH projects and other agencies working in the areas of project implementation.

Planning and Reporting

· Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.

· Lead needs assessments for new WASH projects.

Logistics

· Ensure in collaboration with the logistics department that items are procured in time, at optimal cost and to the required quality standard.

· Ensure careful use, regular servicing and appropriate replacement of all WASH equipment.

Security and Safety Management

· To ensure that all that is possible is done to ensure the safety of staff, beneficiaries and contractors involved in Medair WASH activities.

Qualifications

· University degree in Water Technology, Hydrology or Civil Engineering

Experience / Competencies

· 2 years engineer professional experience post qualification

· Preferably at least 1 year in developing country with experience in Hygiene and Health Promotion (HHP) and Sanitation in emergency settings

· Technical skills in emergency WASH interventions

· Experience in training and mentoring staff

· Experience in financial management

· Strong working knowledge of French (spoken and written), Fluent French (written and spoken) desirable

· Ability to stay motivated when results are not immediately forthcoming

· Able to communicate in a constructive way even through tensions

· The ability to involve communities in a participatory manner

· Reliable, organised, good communicator

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

· Dungu is a rural town that experienced LRA attacks in 2008/9. Our base is south of the river in a secure location. Security in the town is generally good. Although social activities are limited there are several international NGOs with expat staff and a good social life is possible. Living conditions are basic.

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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