JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Programme implementation/management
- Prepare engineering design, bill of quantities, cost estimate of WATSAN infrastructures and damaged constructions.
- Participate in procurement committees according to the threshold.
- Conducts construction site handing over, makes regular supervision of all construction project sites and evaluates the progress.
- Checking the quality of materials and workmanship for conformity with the requirements of the contract.
- Supervise, manage and support staff, community-based workers (as described above) in the whole project cycle management process by overcome the challenges, obstacles as well as the problems that could occur with beneficiaries and communities.
- Being responsible for any evaluation and assessment at field level (with partners or internal to SC on Shelter/WASH or multi-disciplinary approach)
- Ensure appropriate evaluation, implementation and monitoring systems are in place.
- Lead the negotiation of any type of agreements with local authorities, where appropriate.
- Organize distribution of humanitarian aid.
- In coordination and prior approval from Project manager, activity participate in any kind of meetings with stakeholders (NGOs, local authority, Shelter, WASH & NFI group meetings
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
- As per request, ensure proper filing of documents, construction tracker, distribution plan tracker and other required documents.
- Readiness to respond to enquiries, needs and challenges that arise that are related directly or indirectly to their field of work.
- Actively involves in conducting Needs Assessments, joint and multi sectorial needs Assessments, and detailed technical and construction assessments (including BoQs), drawings Scope of work, pre-site assessment form.
- Support to design of data capture processes, analysis of information and data to address indicator reporting requirements; maintain CC files, data bases, and other archives documenting project progress.
Team management and capacity building
- In collaboration with the Shelter/WASH Program Manager, actively involve throughout the process of recruitment of project assistants and volunteers for the Shelter/WASH team.
- Supervise and coach all direct reports.
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
- Conduct trainings for relevant local NGOs and partners.
Partnerships management
- Maintain working partnerships and good communication with representatives of SC Shelter/WASH stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with local municipalities and community leaders.
- Build and maintain partnership with local NGOs.
- Schedule and organize meetings with implementing partners to discuss progress and challenges.
External relationships/Representation
- Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of SC, such as protection, education, health & Nutrition and food security & livelihoods.
- Ensure activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, district, and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects of the response where possible and appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and media efforts.
General
- Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or degree in one of the following:
- Civil engineering, architecture, construction, urban planning or another Built Environment related field.
- Social work or similar relevant field
- Ability to write weekly and monthly report.
- Well organized.
- Commitment to and understanding of SC aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Extended work experience (3 years’ experience minimum)
- Minimum 2 years of experience of working in construction, engineering, architecture or equivalent.
- English skilled (B1)
- Computer knowledge (proficient in word and excel)
- Knowledge of National construction norms.
- Understanding of water purification technologies.
- Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behaviour and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.
- Able to manage stress and pressure.
- Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work.
- Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself.
- Excellent contact and diplomacy to manage relationship in tensed situation.
