Avis de recrutement : Self Help Africa recrute un.e Responsable du projet DIWASH au Malawi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job purpose:

Reporting to the Deputy Program Manager (DPM), s/he is accountable for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, quality – control and reporting of all WASH Projects. S/he will manage human, financial and other resources for all the WASH Projects. S/he will have responsibility for ensuring that the projects are managed effectively and efficiently. S/he will line manage all WASH Project Teams in Mponela, working in close collaboration with Project Accountants.

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Provide overall day to day management oversight for the planning and delivery of WASH projects in Dowa, ensuring that all projects are implemented within acceptable quality, timeframe and budget.
  • Ensure the implementation of all WASH projects are in compliance with donor’s requirements, government policies and global and national standards.
  • Provide technical leadership  in WASH infrastructure, Community Based Management (CBM), Sanitation Marketing and Systems strengthening approaches
  • Ensure effective project budgetary control and monitoring is in line with UP’s financial procedures and guidelines, and fraud and risk management policies.
  • Produce timely and quality technical and financial reports both for donors and internal use; timely review & submit the reports to DPM for review.
  • Ensure proper project/program assessments, design, monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management processes are employed in the WASH program; and fully engage to make sure that appropriate monitoring tools including electronic based platforms are used to support the monitoring and decision-making processes.
  • Develop and submit weekly updates and monthly monitoring and documentation reports to Regional WASH Manager.
  • Ensure that appropriate human resource performance monitoring mechanisms with proper coaching and mentoring are practiced to enhance smooth staff relations and accountability.
  • Work with the Regional WASH Program Manager to handle WASH donors, support donors and partners’ visits, briefings and meetings
  • Promote major cross cutting themes including environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and core values of the organization
  • Ensure implementation of project activities in line with UP’s safeguarding policy and procedures. This includes ensuring promotion of a positive culture of openness and transparent where team members are able to raise concerns.
  • Support UP’s business drive to run its rig unit as a social enterprise that delivers sustainable, cost effective and quality services
  • Represent UP at national sector technical forums, events and meetings, where agreed with Regional WASH Program Manager
  • Ensure safeguarding issues are implemented and reported in all WASH projects

Qualifications, skills, experience

  • At least BSc Degree in Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health, Environmental Health & Related Fields. An MSc degree in these areas will be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years relevant experience in WASH in an international NGO
  • Strong character traits, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity and integrity;
  • Proven experience of managing donor(s) funded projects or programs;
  • Good computer skills including MS Word, Excel and internet;
  • Knowledge and Experience in WASH infrastructure, Community Based Management (CBM), Sanitation Marketing and Systems strengthening approaches
  • Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding risks and mitigating actions.
  • Experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems including e-monitoring
  • Experience in proposal development, budget preparation and report writing;
  • A full clean driving licence and ability to drive a four-wheel drive manual vehicle is essential.

How to apply

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the stated requirements must submit a completed Application Form. Please visit https://gsha.box.com/v/applicationform  to download the Application Form, and then submit the completed form via email only to [email protected]

When submitting, please cite the position you are applying for in the subject title and the following should be included; Cover letter, CV, Copies Certificates and SHA/UP Application form saved in your name. Any applications that do not include these will not be considered.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 12:00 Midnight of 21st April, 2023.