NGO JOBS

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Haiti
Closing date: 11 Jun 2014

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people an d relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 19 months

The role

The WASH Hygiene Promotion Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of an EC-funded pilot urban sanitation project in Jacmel. S/he will work in partnership with local organization CRESFED and in association with the government, to deliver a comprehensive programme that supports Haiti to make tangible progress towards its Millennium Development Goal on sanitation: to halve, by 2015, the proportion of the population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.

Qualifications and experience

* Bachelor’s degree in Hygiene Promotion, or any discipline relating to Water and Sanitation

* At least 7 years related experience and two years’ practical experience in developing countries in appropriate sanitation faciliti es, water supplies infrastructure maintenance and management, sanitation/ hygiene promotion and sanitation marketing with some experience been in emergency and development relief programs.

* Good understanding of the public health needs of poor rural and urban communities, including the particular needs of women and children, and of appropriate ways of tackling them.

* Proficiency in engineering/ technical software, particularly Auto Cad, is a plus.

* Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff and partner team development.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English (Creole a plus).

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change.

* Willingness to travel on short notice, and often in difficult circumstances.

* Commitment to Save the Children mission and values.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:lgarcia.95512.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 May 2014

I. Position InformationPosition title

Position grade

Duty station Hygiene Promotion and Public Health CoordinatorConsultant

Malakal, South SudanJob family:

Organizational unit: Migration Health

MHU Unit Reporting directly to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH )Coordinator and Migration Health Officer Overall supervision by Chief of Mission

II. Organizational Context and ScopeUnder the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission for South Sudan in Juba, and the guidance of the WASH Coordinator and Migration Health Officerin Juba, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for oversight, coordination and implementation of IOM’s emergency hygiene and health promotion activities in Upper Nile State. III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Develop an overall behaviour change strategy for integration of hygiene and health promotion activities for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within the Protection of Civilians (POC) areas as well as outside of the POC.

1. Design and lead the implementation of results-oriented interventions based on the approved overall strategy. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, awareness raising events, communication and messaging as well as training of staff and volunteers on good public health practices.
2. Establish a system to monitor activities and analyse the interventions progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness of hygiene interventions for better public health outcomes. This should include recommending specific actions for improvement.
3. Provide direct oversight to health and hygiene promotion operations in the field including, staff supervision (community mobilisers, outreach workers and the network of house to house volunteers) and direct implementation. This may also include field level coordination of mobilisation activities such as mass and routine immunization campaigns (i.e. Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign) as well as procurement of culturally and linguistically appropriate IEC materials for distribution.
4. Oversee IOM health activities in the clinic in the absence of the Health Team Leader.
5. Supervise periodic training for staff to ensure the quality of messages and full coverage of the population.
6. Liaise with WASH and Health IOM and Cluster focal points to ensure coordination and integration of key messages such as malaria prevention, Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention/other protection messages as necessary, good health seeking behaviour.
7. Establish or strengthen partnerships with other clusters or agencies, where appropriate, to create synergies for raising awareness on the importance of good hygiene practices for health.
8. Report weekly to Health and WASH Coordinators in Juba on results of interventions and activities as assist in midterm and final reports for donors.
9. Represent IOM at health and other cluster related meetings, actively liaising and coordinating with national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health matters.
10. Undertake field assessments in IOM areas of work on as needed basis.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. IV. Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies Behavioural a)takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d)takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM. l)Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Technical * effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
12. maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
13. effectively coordinates actions withother implementing partners;
14. Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
15. ability to supervise, direct, coach and mentor staff
16. drive for results and effective resource management skills

****Emergency and Crisis****

a) works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; b) coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures; c)supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors; d) establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners; e) makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information. e) Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness. g) Understanding of complex social-political environments.

V. Education and Experiencea) completed advanced university degree in public health, with extensive experience in Community and/ or Public Health; b) ) Two years of relevant professional experience (or four years for candidates with a first level university degree) of operational and field experience in displacement health-related issues and in programme development; experience in WASH, including conceptualisation, analysis and implementation of programme; c) knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors and organizations; d) familiarity with the WASH and health sectors in the African Region an advantage. e) Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create team oriented environment; strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy.

VI. LanguagesRequired English. Fluent Advantageous Knowledge of local language an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae with the position title indicated on the subject line. E-mail: vss@iom.int

Organization: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Country: Ghana
Closing date: 24 Apr 2014

SNVis looking for a Project Manager, WASH

Based in Accra, Ghana

International Contract, 18 months initial term

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV Ghana works together with local partners to provide technical expertise in three sectors: WASH, Renewable Energy and Agriculture, thereby contributing to finding local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.

SNVGhana is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager WASH. The Project Manager will lead project management and implementation efforts for a DFID-funded results-based project that follows SNV’s Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for All (SSH4A) approach, combining work on demand creation through Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS); sanitation supply chains (sanitation marketing); hygiene behavioural change communication (BCC) and governance. The program will be implemented in multiple countries and will focus on the following areas:

1. Strengthening capacity for steering and implementation of sanitation demand creation
2. Strengthening capacity for sanitation supply chains and finance
3. Strengthening capacity for behavioural change communication for hygiene promotion
4. Strengthening capacity for WASH governance
5. Ensuring performance monitoring, learning and dissemination of results to national level

In collaboration with the Ghana WASH Sector Leader, the Country Director and global Program Team, the Ghana WASH Project Manager will effectively coordinate all aspects of the project at the country level, ensuring implementation follows the global program targets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Steer, manage, monitor and report on the project, ensuring that the project is implemented in line with objectives, customer requirements, monitoring indicators and frameworks, time line, budget and contract management requirements, in consultation with the Sector Leader, Country Director and Multi-country Programme Manager.
• Establish annual project implementation pipelines and systems and support the coordination of activities locally and nationally.
• Provide technical direction and advice to ensure that the project activities are designed and implemented in line with global best practice in CLTS, sanitation marketing, and BCC, and in compliance with process and procedures established by key stakeholders in Ghana, such as UNICEF and the Ministry of Local Governance and Housing.
• Manage the local team of three national staff and local NGO partners involved in the implementation.
• Prepare ToR and SoW to ensure timely and appropriate selection of consultants and local partners to achieve project results.
• Ensure positive and clear communication on project targets, objectives, and timelines to partners and team members and key stakeholders.

Candidate

• Relevant advanced academic qualification in WASH or related field;
• 7+ years of relevant experience in WASH project management in CLTS-focused and/or sanitation marketing projects and programmes;
• At least 10 years of experience working in the NGO sector, preferably in Ghana;
• Proven abilities in developing monitoring and evaluation tools, data analysis and report writing;
• Familiarity with DfID funded programmes and results based financing an advantage;
• Excellent written English and ability with standard Office packages – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Established WASH networks and strong relationship management skills;
• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated achiever with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to deliver quality products that meet deadlines and an experienced relationship builder with proven ability to work with a wide range of actors from different backgrounds (including ministries, local authorities, state-owned companies, private sector companies, government and other NGOs).

Desired Start Date:April, 2014

Working at SNV:SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, per international standards. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Advisors benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of WASH experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snvworld.org

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

How to apply:

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/329115 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 24 April 2014).

Organization: AECOM International Development Inc.
Country: Ghana
Closing date: 11 Mar 2014

Job Summary:

AECOM International Development is seeking personnel with backgrounds and technical skills in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) service delivery and related fields for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural and peri-urban communities in Ghana. The project will work with local communities and government counterparts to improve and expand WASH related services. Individuals with the following background skills and experience are encouraged to apply:

• Expanding access to water and sanitation in rural communities
• Designing and implementing WASH social marketing and/or behavior change communication programs
• Designing, constructing and/or rehabilitating small-scale water and sanitation infrastructure
• Facilitating private sector engagement in the delivery of WASH-related products and services• Establishing community systems for service delivery, operations, maintenance and management
• Building water and WASH management capacity in government and public organizations
• Developing policy and approaches to support sustainable water and sanitation service delivery
• Empowering women to take on leadership roles in water and WASH management
• USAID project administration & management, rules & regulations, and monitoring and evaluation systems

How to apply:

Please send all CVs or resumes to westafricaaecom@gmail.com to apply.

Organization: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

SNV Rwanda is looking for a:

Senior Associate Advisor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Based in Kigali, Rwanda

(International consultancy contract)

Background

SNV is an international not-for-profit development organisation working in over 30 developing countries for more than 40 years. SNV has been working in Rwanda since 1980 and is active in all of SNV’s three sectors: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Renewable Energy and Agriculture.

The WASH programme in Rwanda contributes to extending access to Water, Sanitation and improving Hygiene in 3 sub programs:

Functionality of Rural Water Supply ServicesSustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for All in rural areasWater and Sanitation Services in Schools

SNV Rwanda is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Senior Associate Advisor. The advisor will contribute to the overall quality of program content, business development, resource mobilization and management of programs. He or she will provide capacity development services to government, non-government and private sector clients at local and national level.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Sector Leader, develop SNV WASH sector byenhancing the quality, visibility, applicability and up-scaling expertise in the country to position SNV Country as a knowledgeable organisation in the sector;Support SNV management in mobilisation of resources for SNV advisory services to clients;Assure quality of WASH advisory services in country by content leadership in the identification, formulation, execution, monitoring and reporting of/on SNV program in the WASH sector;Conduct progress monitoring and assignment reviews with clients, and take an active role in managing for results;Lead the SNV WASH team in development and coordination of strategic partnerships for joint service delivery, knowledge development and resources mobilisation purposes;Maintain up-to-date information on sector developments through an on-going analysis of trends and issues;Ensure good documentation and dissemination of knowledge;Actively participate in external and internal networks that contribute to the WASH programme development.

Candidate Profile

Master degree in Sanitation, Rural Water Supply, Water Resource Management or related field;Eight to ten years of experience in sanitation and behaviour change communicationStrong experience in institutional development and organisational strengtheningProven experience in business development/resource mobilisationKnowledge of value chain development approaches;Demonstrable high level of competence in training and advisory methods;Strong strategic and analytical skillsAdvocacy, networking, lobbying and knowledge brokering skillsExperience in writing practice-based knowledge documentsWillingness to frequently travel inside the countryStrong computer skillsProficient in English, and preferably working knowledge of French

Contract Duration: 18 months with possibility of extension

Desired start date: 1st March, 2014

Salary scale: Competitive Consultancy rate package

How to apply:

Please apply by clicking on the http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328757 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 3 February 2014.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 01 Oct 2013

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

In response to the current situation in Rakhine State, Myanmar, Save the Children is in the process of putting together a team to provide emergency response support. As part of this we are looking for a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Manager to provide expertise and support to our upscale in the area. The WASH Manager will work alongside the existing WASH project team, supporting the effective management of the WASH programmes in Rakhine State, implementing emergency preparedness initiatives, and leading WASH emergency responses in camps as require d, in response to flooding or outbreaks.

The assignment is for six months with the possible of extension where funding can be secured. This is an unaccompanied assignment.

We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency or you can demonstrate experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments (please outline this in your cover letter).

Key areas of accountability:
* With support from senior technical colleagues, carry out WASH assessments in coordination with other SCI thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
* With support from senior WASH colleagues, help develop project plans and budgets.
* With support from senior WASH colleagues, support fundraising for your area, including contributing to the development of high quality concept notes and proposals.
* Implement projects as set out in WASH project planning documents, flagging up both successes and risks to senior managers in a timely manner.
* With support from senior colleagues support the preparation of WASH programme and donor reports on project activities.
* With support from senior colleagues, supervise performance of technical staff and carry out training for identified WASH programme learning needs.
* Identify project supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure materials arrive in good time.
* Carry out monitoring and evaluation of project activities as agreed in a monitoring and evaluation framework.
* Ensure that projects are carried out with participation from all relevant stakeholders, including disaster affected children and their families.
* Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the S phere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
* Participate in Interagency Coordination forums at field office level, sharing information from Save the Children programmes.
* In collaboration with other senior WASH colleagues, participate in feeding in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives.
* Deliver results in line with the current proposals and Save the Children’s strategy – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the WASH team and the Humanitarian Department.
* 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.
* Help be responsible for the security of all staff. Ensure that the security, health and well-being of staff are ensured and staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect Save the Children's principles of equity and fairness.

Qualifications and experience:

Required:
* Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in Public Health, Water Engineering, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
* Minimum 4 years of working experience, including minimum 2 years of working in WASH-related humanitarian programmes
* Previous experience of working effectively as part of a WASH project team
* Commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
* Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
* Commitment to capacity building and developing others
* Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong influencing skills
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* A high level of written and spoken English
* The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
* Commitment to the aims and principles of SCI. In particular, a good understanding of the SCI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable:
* Experience working in AWD and WASH emergency response
* Experience in a protracted emergency context
* Experience working on WASH programmes in a camp context
* Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts

We offer candidates a competitive salary package which includes both medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits for the duration of their contract.

To apply, please send a covering letter along with up-to-date CV in one file, in English to the link provided.

Please note: Due to the critical nature of thi s recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

Deadline for submission of application is on 1st October 2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

“We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.”

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
jobs.37449.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

Organization: AECOM International Development Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013

South Sudan Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program

AECOM International Development (AECOM) delivers specialized advisory services to promote sustainable economic growth and alleviate poverty around the globe. AECOM works in emerging markets worldwide, providing expertise that enables governments, communities, and businesses to design and implement successful development programs that improve quality of life. Clients include United States government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), multilateral and bilateral donors, and the private sector. For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com

Position: Hygiene Behavior Change and Communications Specialist
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: Long-term

Summary: AECOM International Development seeks a Hygiene Behavior Change and Communication (HBCC) Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural communities in Western and Central equatorial states. The project will work with government agencies to improve and expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, including facilitating private sector investment, establishing community managed systems, promoting hygiene behavior change and empowering women to take on leadership roles. The HBCC Specialist will have overall responsibility for technical direction and implementation of hygiene behavior change and communication activities, and ensuring overall program activities achieve measurable health impacts and related results. The HBCC Specialist must demonstrate exceptional technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural and urban WASH behavior change activities involving multiple program partners.

Qualifications:•At least 10 years of experience providing technical leadership in hygiene behavior change and communication both for water supply and sanitation activities
•Subject matter expertise in hygiene promotion, behavior change communication and local capacity building
•Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of South Sudan
•Masters degree in public health, engineering (civil or environmental), community development or related field
•Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English

How to apply:

Please go to http://www.aecom.com/Careers to apply for position.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 14 Feb 2014

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs in WASH, malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in making markets work for the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI seeks a Chief of Party, Sanitation & Hygiene for an anticipated multi-country Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project. This position will lead a project implementation team in Washington DC and up to six country programs. The Project Director will provide strategic leadership, and technical assistance in areas including WASH program design and implementation, business and marketing support, quality assurance and act as the primary donor liaison.

The Chief of Party, Sanitation & Hygiene should have an entrepreneurial spirit and significant leadership, management and international development experience, including with market-based approaches to development and with water, sanitation and hygiene and/or environmental health programs.

This position is based in Washington DC with approximately 25% international travel and will report to the Deputy Director of Malaria and Child Survival.

*Position is contingent on award and funding

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the design and implementation of a multi-country, comprehensive WASH project focused on social marketing, social franchising and market development approaches. • Provide expertise in developing and scaling up sustainable business models for water, sanitation and hygiene, including research on existing markets and barriers to growth.• Provide effective guidance, mentorship and support to technical members of the in-country management teams and staff assigned to the project.• Develop and implement processes and materials for sharing lessons learned about tools, approaches and models, so that these lessons can be used in future WASH programs.• Develop country specific implementation plans including timelines and assigned roles and responsibilities.• Ensure all project deliverables, as stated in the donor contract, and/or agreed separately with the donor, are achieved on time and to the highest standard.• Monitor project expenditure (with support from PSI/DC) and manage the overall budget. • Manage sub-contract development and negotiations; coordinate partner activities and monitor performance against agreed deliverables in sub contracts.• Influence the context in which PSI works in WASH through representation at relevant technical working groups, conferences, workshops, and policy-oriented forums using appropriate media.• Represent PSI at relevant donor meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or MSC or a Master’s degree in a relevant technical field• 7 - 10 years designing, implementing and managing large, complex projects in/for developing countries, including managing a team, preferably in Africa or Asia. • 3 - 5 years developing, implementing, and managing market-based approaches in developing countries• Previous experience serving as COP, Project Director, Regional Director or Country Director roles leading teams on large WASH projects in developing countries with funding from DFID or other international donor-funded entities.• Previous donor experience with a concentration in DFID-funded programs.• Prior experience working with finance and/or business development agencies to develop financial products and to deliver business development services • Proven ability to manage a program of at least $15M USD in value• Willingness to travel approximately 25% during the life of the program• Fluency in English is required and fluency in French is desired• The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a passion for private sector approaches to development; and proven ability to produce results

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 21 Oct 2013

Department: Program
Position: WASH Hygiene Community Mobilization Program Manager Azraq CampContract duration: 6 monthsLocation: Based in Azraq, JordanStarting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 3000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 325 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : AmmanNational Staff : 250 (July 2013)International Staff : 36 (July 2013)Areas : Amman, Mafraq, Za’atari, Azraq, Azraq Refugee CampOn-going programmes: 9Budget : estimated $25m (2013)

Today, the ACTED Amman is the Regional Coordination Office for MENA region. Through the Regional Office, it supports civil society development through a regional program across Jordan, Palestinian Territories, Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya. In addition, the Regional Coordination Office provides support to the MENA region, including operations in Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Yemen, as well as those mentioned earlier. This provides the support for the Syrian refugee crisis being responded to across the region.ACTED Jordan has expanded recently to support the Syrian refugees being hosted both in the communities and four refugee camps. In Za’atari camp where there are approximately 120,000 refugees, ACTED is providing water supply, solid waste management and hygiene promotion; in Azraq with a potential for 130,000 refugees, ACTED is providing water supply, solid and water waste management, hygiene promotion, and food distributions. Moreover, in the host communities ACTED is supporting individual vulnerable households as well as whole communities through WASH, Shelter, cash, NFI, and other interventions. ACTED is also a partner of REACH, that provides information management support to working groups and sectors nationally.

III. Position Profile

Under the supervision of the Area Coordinator, the Program Manager is responsible for the implementation, management, and development of the community mobilisation and hygiene promotion projects in Azraq refugee camp which forms part of the ACTED emergency response to the Syrian crisis in Jordan. The position is based in the Azraq field office.

The Program Manager oversees and manages the implementation and coordination of activities for all activities in the Azraq refugee camp, with an estimated population increasing to 50,000 and a capacity of 130,000 refugees from Syria. This is done in close collaboration and integration with the other components of the WASH programme – including water supply, sanitation, and waste management.

The position is responsible for managing camp-wide hygiene promotion programmes, managing WASH-related NFI distributions, and putting in place the strategies and modules to support that. Moreover, the Program Manager will oversee the community mobilisation, which includes setting up of WASH committees, engaging with the community, and facilitating implementation of WASH activities through a community based approach. Accountability to Communities and BeneficiariesThe Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities with which we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.

1. Program Management
   • Objective 1.1: Implementation of Hygiene Promotion / Community Mobilisation ProgramsThe Program Manager is responsible for:
2. Hygiene Promotion Strategy and Community Mobilisation Strategy are regularly updated and implemented;
3. Managing the program field teams and ensuring that they are wholly involved in programme planning, direction, and implementation thereof
4. Direct responsibility and oversight for ensuring that all financial, logistics and administrative requirements are in place in accordance with acted FLAT procedures.
5. Provide technical inputs and guidance and ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
6. Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks; as well as identify and collaborate with relevant technical authorities and partners;
7. Identify and assess key hygiene risks in the camp and design effective and appropriate hygiene promotion responses that facilitate the refugee population to be able to mitigate or manage public health risks.
8. Liaise and work in participation with the health sector as part of the disease prevention and primary health response to public health issues
9. Design and manage NFI distributions that promote and facilitate optimal hygiene-related behavior and practices (including WASH kits, household hygiene kits, baby hygiene kits, menstrual hygiene items, etc).
10. Define community mobilisation objectives and ensure that this aligns with the WASH implementation across the camp.
11. Community / beneficiary feedback is collected and shared in programme and coordination meetings;
12. Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project – memos will be developed for internal and external partners;
13. Develop team capacity at both the individual and group level by organising/ facilitating trainings internally or through specialist agencies / individuals.

• Objective 1.2: Project Cycle Management FrameworkThe Program Manager will ensure that project cycle management tools, including the PMF are developed and regularly updated. He/she will ensure that project implementation is conducted within the parameters of the PMF and that this reflects the proposal objectives.

The Program Manager shall undertake regular field coordination visits to ensure that:1. Activities are correctly completed across the entire camp and that expected standards are met;2. Targeted indicators as stated in the Project Management Framework (PMF) and/or Logframe are met in a satisfactory manner;

• Objective 1.3: Management of Project StaffThe Program Manager shall be responsible for the management of project staff and for ensuring that all field teams are comprehensively briefed on the objective, expected output and overall implementation strategy of any given activity. The Program Manager shall ensure that Project staff are given training and complete all the necessary documentation in line with programme requirements.

• Objective 1.4: CoordinationThe Program Manager shall ensure that he/she regularly meets with HR, Finance, and Logistics Departments to ensure that support mechanisms such as the Budget Follow Up, Procurement plan, and recruitment are completed on time and reflect operational realities/needs.

• Objective 1.5: ReportingThe Program Manager shall support the Reporting Manager in the preparation of reports to be submitted to Donors / Authorities / Coordination bodies (i.e. Camp management body / Internal Coordination). He/she will be expected to provide reports covering activity implementation, achievement of objectives, successes / challenges, beneficiary feedback, etc.

The Program Manager is expected to provide regular reports to the Area Coordinator on the progress of the implementation of activities and on observations made during the mission and collaborate closely with the AME unit as part of monitoring and evaluation activities.

1. Program Development When requested by UNICEF, and under the direction of the Area Coordinator and in coordination with AMEU, the Program Manager will take the lead in the preparation of, and may be expected to conduct, monitoring or assessment activities in the camp in order to inform the development of new proposals, or for the capitalisation of lessons learned etc. This would be expected to be undertaken in alignment or expansion of the Hygiene Promotion and / or Community Mobilisation strategies.

2. General Functions

   • Objective 3.1: Completion of Programme Filing for Completed ProjectsThe Program Manager shall ensure all relevant filing is properly organised, up-to-date and complete for all projects. He/she shall, also work closely with the FLAT teams to support project reconciliation / general monthly follow-up exercises.

• Objective 3.2: Commitment to Accountability to CommunitiesThe Program Manager shall take the lead in the development and implementation of a programme-specific accountability framework to act as a guideline for all programme activities.

• Objective 3.3: FacilitationThe Program Manager is expected to facilitate trainings or programme coordination meetings by leading discussions. Moreover, he/she shall be in a position to present ACTED’s global and programmatic strategies and activities in camp meetings or for Local Authorities.

IV. Qualifications:

• Degree in public health, health promotion, community mobilisation, or related courses;• At least 3 years of experience in project management in a international relief or development setting;• At least 3 years of experience in hygiene promotion, health promotion, WASH, community mobilization, and related fields;

V. Conditions:

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
• Additional monthly living allowance
• Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.orgRef : PMWHPA/JOR/SA

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Cape Verde
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for potential Utility Specialist positions on a MCC funded program in Cape Verde. The program seeks to improve water and sanitation services at the municipal level by making implementing reforms to provide a financially sound, transparent and accountable institutional basis for the delivery of water and sanitation services to Cape Verdean households and businesses. These positions will be short term and require travel to Cape Verde.Responsibilities: *Conduct assessments of the quality, efficiency and transparency of water and sanitation services at the municipal level and identify areas for improvement;*Work with municipalities, utilities and the Government of Cape Verde to develop implementation plans and strategies to transition local water and sanitation service provision to a multi-municipality approach;*Provide technical assistance and training to municipalities, utilities, and government officials in making a successful transition to an improved institutional service delivery regime. Qualifications: *Advanced degree in engineering, business, economics or related field relevant to utility reform and improvement;*Minimum 10 years of experience with successful water, sanitation and hygiene projects or institutional strengthening programs;*Demonstrated experience in utility operations and management, specifically capacity building initiatives; *Strong communications skills and ability to work with senior utility managers and government officials;*Fluency in English and Portuguese required.To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:* Cover Letter* CV in reverse chronological format* Reference List

How to apply:

To Apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad postedApplications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Cape Verde
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for potential Utility Specialist positions on a MCC funded program in Cape Verde. The program seeks to improve water and sanitation services at the municipal level by making implementing reforms to provide a financially sound, transparent and accountable institutional basis for the delivery of water and sanitation services to Cape Verdean households and businesses. These positions will be short term and require travel to Cape Verde.

Responsibilities: *Conduct institutional assessments of municipal water and sanitation service organizations to identify organizational, financial, and managerial issues that are ripe for improvement;*Provide technical assistance and training to municipal and utility officials to implement institutional reforms to facilitate a transition of water and sanitation services to a more efficient, accountable, and transparent organizational framework.

Qualifications: *Advanced degree in business administration, human resources management, or related field relevant to institutional assessment and development;*Minimum 10 years of experience in evaluating the effectiveness of institutions and organizational arrangements;*A strong track record of improving organizations in terms of organizational structures, personnel procedures and utilization, and human capacity building; *Strong communications skills and ability to work with senior utility managers and government officials;*Fluency in English and Portuguese required.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:* Cover Letter* CV in reverse chronological format* Reference List

How to apply:

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.To apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad postedTetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action - Polska Akcja Humanitarna
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 08 Aug 2013

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a nongovernmental organisation registered in Poland and in The Republic of South Sudan. Our Mission is to make the world a better place through alleviation of human suffering and promotion of humanitarian values. PAH works in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion as well as Food Security and Livelihood sectors.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Hygiene and Sanitation
Officer
Emergency context

Workplace: Jonglei State
Starting Date of the Job: ASAP
Initial Contract Details: 3 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) has been working in South Sudan and Jonglei State specifically, since 2006. Our main area of expertise is providing WASH services to conflict affected and vulnerable rural populations through drilling and rehabilitating boreholes, creating sustainable O&M structures, providing hygiene promotion and safe sanitation. PAH is also running an ECHO funded WASH EP&R project in Jonglei State, and all South Sudan in general.

PAH is hence looking for candidates to work as WASH Technicians in the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Team’s primary objective is reacting to WASH crises in Jonglei State. The Emergency Response Team will also organize and/or support distributions of non-food items (NFIs), especially WASH-related. The position will include frequent trips to rural areas of Jonglei State, where the Team will live in tents, have access to basic food and will walk long distances in case of lack of other means of transportation.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Hygiene and Sanitation Officer will be part of the Emergency Response Team created specifically to respond to WASH emergencies occurring in Jonglei State. The Team will be capable of providing emergency water supply and sanitation solutions, as well as hygiene promotion suitable for Jonglei and other states.

The main responsibilities of Hygiene and Sanitation Officer
Regular visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:
? Provision of emergency hygiene promotion using appropriate techniques such as PHAST
? Planning and carrying out needs assessments, baseline surveys that will be WASH-specific with emphasis on hygiene behaviours of the affected population
? Considering gender and child protection issues in project design and implementation
? Designing of an appropriate approach to hygiene and sanitation promotion
? Providing support/carrying out NFI distributions
? Cooperation with local authorities and local communities to promote and advocate for improved hygiene and sanitation
? Facilitating appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities
? Running documentation and monitoring of interventions
? Cooperation with Project/ Programme Coordinator/ Team Leader
? Maintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER Team
? Keeping proper records of field expenditures and reporting accordingly
? Writing reports from carried out interventions

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential:
? Self-starter, independent and committed individual willing to work in insecure environments with simple living conditions
? Diploma/Degree in Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Community Development, Social work or related
? At least 1 year of practical experience in relevant community development, Hygiene Promotion and/or Public Health; in design, implementation and evaluation of sanitation & hygiene interventions
? Emergency response experience
? Good planning, organization and reporting skills
? Very good command of written and spoken English
? Ability to write clear reports
? Ability to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environments
? Team spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 people
? Self-starter with a dose of creativity

Desirable:
? Language skills in Arabic and other local languages
? Experience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular
? Ability to use communication technologies: sat phone / radio
? Previous work experience in NGOs

What we offer
? An interesting, challenging job
? Professional development in the humanitarian field
? Being part of a motivated, dynamic team
? Free accommodation and daily allowances on top of a monthly salary

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply by sending the application with your salary expectations to marta.alamin@pah.org.pl no later than August 8th 2013.

As this is an emergency recruitment, short listing will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Deadline: August 8th 2013

Organization: Inter Aide
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The mission of the Program Manager is to ensure the success and the sustainability of the program in the South of the district of Zomba. She/he will be based in Phalombe (1 hour from Zomba). She/he will refer to the « Chef de secteur » based in Versailles, France. Her/his main responsibilities are the following:

• Supervise and train the 15 members of the team in order to insure the quality of the trainings and to strengthen the village committees (10 people) ;• Manage the human resources (contracts and salaries) according to the local law ;• Support and accompany the technical team (5 technician and bricklayers) for the construction/rehabilitation of water related structures (old gravity water networks and drillings as well as hand-dug wells) ;• Actively and concretely collaborate with local authorities in order to formulate actions to be taken in in a sustainable manner (gravity fed networks and management committees) ;• Supervise the program monitoring and evaluation (data collection, activities follow-up and analysis with quantitative and qualitative key indicators) ;• Identify the areas of action and communities to be prioritized in the targeted area and anticipate a potential relocation of the project (within the same district) ;• Prepare operational and financial reports to be shared with the rest of the team based in France: frequent activities reports written in English, accountability and budget and expense forecasts ;• Represent the program and discuss with the institutions, the other stakeholders involved in water systems as well as the other Program Managers working for Inter Aide in health and agriculture in the same district.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Graduate engineers and technicians in hydraulic or civil engineering. First experience in gravity water networks management preferred• First professional experience required, preferably in a developing country • Capacity to support local partners (ability to listen, to be diplomatic and to delegate)• Rigor, organisation, relationship building and negotiation skills• Mobility, taste and aptitude for field work, flexibility, dynamism

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Limited-duration contract for the first 6 months and then unlimited-duration contract • Moral commitment of 2 years expected• Net pay of 1.121 € per month (13 months a year) + living stipend• Social security + repatriation insurance + annual return airfare• Couple status (accompanied post) can be considered for this position

How to apply:

Application deadline: August 15th 2013Starting date: September 15th 2013

TO APPLY for this position, please send a resume and a cover letterunder reference WASH/MLWAt interaide@interaide.org