CARE Somalia WASH Advisor

CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of WASH Advisor to be based in Garowe, Puntland.

JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Emergency Coordinator, the WASH Advisor will be responsible for provision of sound technical support and advice to country operation in the field of WASH.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Provide Technical support to field staff and partners - Develop Country WASH strategy for Somalia/Somaliland - Guide and assist in preparation of engineering calculations leading to detailed drawings for required WASH infrastructures and activities with associated cost estimates. - Provide technical guidelines and advice to CARE partners

Ensure quality WASH programs - Ensure that internationally accepted (sphere) and relevant standards such as the Somalia WASH guidelines applied and adopted.

Capacity building of staff and partners - Identify training needs for the purpose of capacity building and sustainability of WASH projects. - Act as resource person in workshops and training both in-service (formal) and on the job (coaching).

Emergency Preparedness and Response - Participate in the review of the emergency preparedness plan - Develop contingency plans for emergency WASH activities. - Develop emergency response strategy - Provide advice on stock-piling of WASH kits /materials/equipment for emergency response

Proposal development: - Take lead in developing proposals for new WASH projects as well as extension of existing WASH projects.

Coordination - Proactively link the country WASH activities with key program sectors such as nutrition and protection - Liaise and coordinate with the Regional WASH Advisor in Nairobi on technical activities related to WASH operations. - Take the lead as the Regional WASH cluster focal point for Puntland - Work closely with protection staff to identify priority areas in WASH

Monitoring and evaluation - Regularly review and monitor WASH programme implementation and take corrective action when necessary - Follow up on recommendation from external evaluation of WASH projects - Undertake field visits to monitor WASH programs and conduct periodic programme reviews with staff and other partners

Representation - Represent CARE in the WASH cluster meetings and any other WASH related meetings and events;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - A Degree in hydrology, Water/Civil/ Sanitation Engineering or related field - Minimum of 8 years of progressively relevant professional working experience in WASH related activities. At least 5 years of this experience should be with an international humanitarian organization, dealing with large scale emergencies - Ability to coordinate and work with local partner to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH - Must demonstrate clear understanding of the water and sanitation situation in Somalia - Must demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating WASH related trainings - Ability to manage complex and demanding WASH programs - Proficiency in computer software and statistical packages - Fluency in English (both written and spoken) - Knowledge of the local Somalia language is an added advantage

COMPETENCIES: Commitment, Excellence, Diversity and Respect, Integrity and Accountability

How to apply:

Due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications clearly marked “WASH Advisor - (REF-HR/EX /00124)” and CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees should be sent to recruit@som.care.org.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only Short listed candidate will be contacted