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Action Against Hunger (ACF) - USA is part of the ACF - International Network
which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the
lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and
sanitation, health and advocacy.
ACF - USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position:
Wash Program Manager - Dadaab
Re-Advertised
Reporting to the WASH coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for initiating and completing implementation of WASH activities to include managing construction activities, verifying quality of construction work by the field sites.
Performing technical evaluations of the needs of the population by visiting various camps and evaluating water, hygiene and sanitation options, designing an intervention strategy and training of ACF technical supervisors on procedures and standards in the field.
S/he will be responsible for technical and donor reporting, collaborating with logistics department in preparing timely orders for WASH equipments and materials and managing the stock materials.
The incumbent will be responsible for budget follow up in liaison with the finance department, WASH Coordinator and program manager; collaborating with local authorities, ACF counterparts and partner agencies.
Qualifications and Skills required
ACF - USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position:
Wash Program Manager - Dadaab
Re-Advertised
Reporting to the WASH coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for initiating and completing implementation of WASH activities to include managing construction activities, verifying quality of construction work by the field sites.
Performing technical evaluations of the needs of the population by visiting various camps and evaluating water, hygiene and sanitation options, designing an intervention strategy and training of ACF technical supervisors on procedures and standards in the field.
S/he will be responsible for technical and donor reporting, collaborating with logistics department in preparing timely orders for WASH equipments and materials and managing the stock materials.
The incumbent will be responsible for budget follow up in liaison with the finance department, WASH Coordinator and program manager; collaborating with local authorities, ACF counterparts and partner agencies.
Qualifications and Skills required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in water related Engineering plus extensive experience in water related field. WASH technical background is essential.
- Technical expertise in water and civil works, especially ground water supplies such as boreholes and pipeline with excellent analytical skills
- Experience in working in camp contexts
- Sound expertise in strengthening the capacities of WASH personnel
- Good knowledge of community dynamics, mobilization and participation
- Excellent knowledge of public health and public health promotion
- 2-5 years work experience with an international humanitarian agency in a similar capacity
- Management skills are essential (e.g. planning and follow up, HR, budgets, etc.)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and reporting skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, Windows etc.
- Fluency in English, with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a Somali Muslim environment with limitations in terms of movement, dress, etc. And the ability to manage culturally sensitive issues.
- Ability to work independently and in isolation and to work under pressure within strict time limits
- Capacity to deal with complex emergency scenarios and make quick decisions.
- High degree in motivation, result oriented creativeness and adaptability.
Closing
Date: 7th
November 2011
Applicants who can take up the positions immediately are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors to:
Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org
Applicants who can take up the positions immediately are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors to:
Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org
