Water and Sanitation Project Manager Job in Burao, Somaliland

Medair Somalia / Somaliland is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following position based in Burao, Somaliland. 

The person filling this position will work directly under the Projects Coordinator.

Water and Sanitation Project Manager
 

Main responsibilities include:

• The management of the Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) team and project. Manage, supervise and build capacity of the project staff in this Medair team. This includes job descriptions, recruitment, staff appraisals, staff development planning and training.
• Training and capacity building of WASH staff from local partner NGOs.
• Ensure timely preparation of WASH orders
• The proper management of all WASH materials and equipment
• Accurate and timely submission of internal reports and input to external proposals and reports
• Open and accurate communication regarding all aspects of project planning and implementation
• Ensure that project implementation is according to Medair policy and compliant with Medair, donor, Somali/Somaliland and international guidelines, policies and standards, including Sphere guidelines
• Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into the project in liaison with the PC
• Monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure project objectives are being met in a timely fashion
• Ensure beneficiary accountability according to the HAPI standards

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualification or significant technical experience in water and sanitation
• Relevant post-qualification professional experience, including management experience
• Programme monitoring and evaluation skills and experience
• Construction management experience
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the above position. 

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact. 

Include telephone and email contacts of two professional references including your current/most recent employer.
 

Applications should be sent by email to: recruitment-som@medair.org
 

Applications must be submitted no later than close of business Friday 21st September 2012.
 

Only successful applicants will be contacted.