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 WatSan Manager
 Medair
 

 Location : Afghanistan, DR Congo, Madagascar, Somalia, Southern Sudan, Sudan (Northern States) Uganda, Zimbabwe , Sudan
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 Experience : 1-3 Years
 Last date of Submission : 31 Mar 2010
 Sector : Sanitation and Hygiene
 Compensation : An allowance based upon the grade of the position and experience of the position-holder
 Skill Set : Programme Management
 Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract
 
 
 Job Description
 
  • To effectively manage the water and sanitation project in line with the objectives, budget and timeframe laid down in the current proposal under the overall guidance of the WatSan Coordinator.
  • Responsible for the implementation of the WatSan programme in the field in close collaboration with WatSan NRS (Nationally Recruited Staff) and according to the activity plan and time frame of the project.
  • Ensure the quality construction of all water and sanitation structures, ensuring good maintenance and sustainable processes are put in place.
  • Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
  • Support the WatSan Coordinator in the development of strategy and new proposals.
  • To coordinate with the logistics department and ensure all project related equipment is available on site in a timely fashion.
  • Manage personnel related issues for assigned NRS (e.g. job descriptions, recruitment, staff appraisals and disciplinary procedures, staff development and training and general well-being) in consultation with the HR / Admin Manager.
 Candidate Profile
 

Qualifications:

  • Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and sanitation.

  • BSc/MSc in Water, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or Management desirable.

Experience:

  • 2 years work experience post qualification
  • Ability and willingness to manage project implementation
  • Previous management and leadership experience desirable
  • Ability to learn from local staff about local culture
  • Planning and organisational skills; problem solver, dynamic and mature
  • Good communicator and able  to pass on information efficiently
  • Committed to consultative and servant minded leadership
  • Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field, Minimum 3 months overseas work experience.
  • Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditio

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For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.