Country: Iraq
Closing date: 02 Aug 2018
We are looking for our delegation in Iraq for a
WASH Coordinator
Position Start Date: 24th of September 2018
Duration: 12 months
Location: Bagdad - Iraq
Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled
Contractual conditions:
Expatriate contract under Swiss labour code 3’400 CHF (~2’950 €) < > 4’750 CHF (~4’100 €) net /month according to experience x 13 times, Vacancy: 25 days annual leaves local accommodation and transportation, Health insurance, accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight.
Context:
Tdh-Lausanne is currently implementing a large-scale emergency and rehabilitation program throughout the country in Ninewa, Salah ah-din, Anbar and Kirkuk Governorates with activities held in frontline and second line.
Main responsibilities:
The WASH Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and development of WASH programming implemented in Iraq. He/She ensures the monitoring of qualitative and operational aspects of the delegation’s programs in Iraq on a day-to-day basis. He/She guarantees the smooth functioning of WASH activities on the bases.
Fonction details:
Quality Programming Defined, Established and Implemented
Provide technical and management leadership to the WASH Program in accordance with best practices and Tdh policy
Ensure the management and implementation of delegated portfolio of projects within the program (activities, budget, plans of action, and project documentation) in line with proposals, objectives, strategies and donor requirements while ensuring high technical quality
Alerts line management and Field Coordinators in charge of program implementation in case there is a delay associated with a WASH program and suggests changes which could be made (in terms of activities, operation area, budget, schedule by which the WASH program is carried out etc)
Ensures that personnel, financial and logistical resources are meeting needs for a smooth implementation of WASH programs, especially within the framework of new project suggestions, in coordination with the Field Coordinator and the Deputy Country Representative-Program. In the case of a delay, he/she alerts the coordination team and participates in identifying solutions
In support of the WASH Project Managers, follow quarterly, monthly and weekly activity plans to achieve expected results; providing oversight and support on programmatic and operational aspects
Identifying needs and gaps in programming and proactively suggest new activities and strategies to enhance protection and education programming
When new operations are outlined, ensures that operational means are well defined in order to allow WASH program and its subsequent monitoring to be well carried out
Contribute to the development of country sector strategic direction, plans and proposals
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure better coordination and representation of Tdh
Strategic and Operational Development
Keeps informed of changes in the humanitarian and political context in the area of intervention, particularly WASH related, ensuring that these subscribe properly to Tdh’s mandate and the country strategy
Suggests to the Coordination team to identify WASH needs and participates in the identification of these needs, if necessary
Proposes new operations to the Coordination team and is directly involved in the project design. The documents associated with these new operations should be complete, should respect Tdh’s internal procedures and should follow the format of the Donors and shall be validated by the the Deputy Country Representative-Program before sending to HQ
Participates in preparing a mission Strategy contributing on WASH aspects, involving local and international teams in reflection workshops that lead to recommendations/suggestions to the Coordination team
Quality Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
In collaboration with the M&E team, supervise the WASH teams and Project Managers to conduct and facilitate regular monitoring and evaluation activities, and liaise with partners to identify gaps and challenges as well as to ensure quality impact of the WASH approach
In collaboration with the M&E team, develop and roll out plans and tools to ensure data are collected to better report on activities and to improve quality services for beneficiaries including: needs assessment, baseline and impact surveys
Contribute to periodic internal and external reporting as per donor and Tdh guidelines, respecting deadlines and workflow
Coordination and representation of Tdh
Coordinate with other humanitarian partners and local authorities in the target areas, as relevant for the effective and efficient implementation of the WASH program
Participate in WASH meetings and clusters, and follow up with Cluster Coordination at base-level
Contribute to Cluster and humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including reporting and updating interagency tools
Represent the organization locally amongst donors, NGOs, International Organizations and local authorities and report representation action to the Country Representative in his/her periodical report, communicated ad-hoc when necessary
May be called to travel within the region to meet Tdh partners
Ensuring the technical monitoring of the WASH activities
Ensures the compliance of technical practices with the mandate and operations policy of Tdh by guaranteeing a permanent connection between base, coordination and HQ levels
Ensures that the strategy of the WASH programs complies with technical frameworks of Tdh
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development
To support the identification and finalization of human resource needs for the smooth implementation of the WASH program, in collaboration with the Coordination
To carry out recruitment when needed, in respect to the local regulations, in collaboration with the WASH Project Managers, Field Coordinators and in coordination with the Human Resources department, including writing of job descriptions and candidate selection processes
To support and identify professional development needs of the team, raise to Coordination team and develop capacity building priorities and response
To provide CP and Education Project Managers with ongoing staff monitoring, supervision, and support, including regular and constructive feedback
Ensuring the logistical and administrative monitoring for WASH programs
Ensures that logistical, administrative and financial procedures are respected by WASH teams and alerts the coordination team if gaps are observed in order to take corrective action
When necessary, gives consent for local WASH purchases and submits purchase requests to the relevant department and HQ for approval (in accordance with internal rules and donor guidelines)
Supervises the WASH equipment and stock on the mission and ensures they are properly utilized
Security
Comply with TDH Security Regulations
Reports any security/safety incident and/or risk to the security focal point, line management and/or Country Representative
Others
Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the Country representative and that are compatible with the job
Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality - inter Tdh staff and between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees
Profile:
Competencies
This function requires the mastery of Personal, Social and Leadership Competencies (PSLC), Technical and Methodological Competencies (TMC) and Management and Strategic Competencies (MSC)
In particular:
Min. 2 years of experience in humanitarian project coordination
Experience in WASH project management in humanitarian context
WASH background and technical competencies
Experience in emergency WASH activities implementation
Experience in expatriate team management
Excellent writing skills
As well as the following soft skills:
Leadership and ability to make decisions
Ability to be assertive, when necessary
Ability to analyze (judgment, practicality) and to synthesize
Ability to adapt
Organization, discipline, and compliance with deadlines
Outstanding ability to listen and negotiate
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under stress in general, and in emergency situations in particular
Child Safeguarding Policy:
Raising awareness within the Foundation on violence against children
Providing guidance to employees and others and defining expectations when it comes to preventing, raising, denouncing and responding to issues of child abuse.
Reducing the risk of child abuse by selectively recruiting employees and others.
Reducing the risk of child abuse by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children.
We offer an exciting and varied work, useful and meaningful, in a team that wants to make a difference for vulnerable children.
Are you interested? Do you want to face this challenge?
Procedure:
Please postulate on our website:
https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1140&idpartenaire=20007
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.
Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter. Additional documents such as diplomas and work certificates will only be required in case of an interview.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.
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How to apply:
https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1140&idpartenaire=20007
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.