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WASH Project Manager
Job Title: WASH Project Manager
Report to: Program Coordinator
Supervision Of: WASH Engineers and team
Duty Station: Amman main office, with frequent travel to Irbid, Amman and Karak fields
ABOUT INTERSOS:
INTERSOS is an Italian humanitarian organization that works all over the world bringing assistance to people in danger, including victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. We intervene to effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, with particular attention to vulnerable groups, women and children. We provide primary assistance in terms of food, shelter, medical assistance and basic goods, while also ensuring that basic needs, education, safe water and health needs are met during the recovery phase.
Since 2012, INTERSOS has had operations in the Middle East to contribute towards ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for Syrian refugees fleeing their home in search of safety, with special focus on most vulnerable groups (children, women, elderly and persons with special needs).
In Jordan, INTERSOS has focused its humanitarian response on supporting Syrian families displaced across urban and rural areas, as well as vulnerable host communities, with a programme that concentrates on protection and protection mainstreaming within the different sectors of intervention that compose the Country Strategy (Protection, Child Protection, Education in Emergency, WASH, Shelter and Basic Needs including Cash and Winterization Assistance).
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Jordan Program Coordinator, and technical supervision of the Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator, the WASH Project Manager is primarily responsible of the efficient and smooth implementation of the activities of EU MADAD Project that INTERSOS is implementing in the Jordan.
She/he will be responsible, in coordination with the Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator, for the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all the project’s related activities. Moreover she/he will be responsible for the management of the Jordan WASH team and for coordination with the other INTERSOS Jordan departments, including HR, finance, logistics and programs.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator and technical supervision of the Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator, the WASH Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Develop project strategies, tools and work plans appropriate to the local context;
- Ensure that the INTERSOS Jordan component of the EU MADAD project is implemented on time and in a cohesive and integrated manner;
- Maintain a positive working relationship with local technical counterparts and international partners;
- Under the technical supervision of the Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator, to assess, plan, implement, monitor all EU MADAD project activities;
- Lead the development and implementation of necessary field assessments and the collection of all the data related to the EU MADAD funded WASH project in Northern Jordan, and other WASH projects in other areas of Jordan, if required;
- Participate in the drafting of tender documents, collection and evaluation of the bids;
- Coordinate and supervise the work of the Jordan WASH team;
- Ensure adequate performance management of his/her team, including annual performance proposals and ad-hoc interventions as required;
- Supervise the all WASH related construction activities at field level, ensuring the quality of works;
- Liaise and coordinate all the project activities with the EU MADAD Consortia partners, local authorities and the beneficiaries engaged in the project;
- Participate in relevant sector meetings at local and national level, Consortia meetings, and meeting with local authorities;
- Under the supervision of the Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator, develop project reports using the appropriate tools and templates;
- Manage the EU MADAD project budget, in close collaboration with the Finance Manager, Jordan Head of Mission, and Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator.
- Perform other related duties upon request to support the project team and the project implementation process;
- Manage all related program equipment and materials in close consultation with the logistic / procurement officer;
- Coordinate with logistics department to maintain and ensure proper project asset register;
- Liaise with other departments and give support when needed.
- Supervise and mentor the staff under his/her supervision;
- Participate in staff training, helping to build technical capacity of staff, operators and partners in the area of WASH
- Review, in coordination with Programme Manager, programme staff and consortium partners, yearly work and performance plans to ensure long-term and short-term priorities are on track;
- Support the implementation of a common monitoring, evaluation, and learning system among all partners and analyse the technical data it generates to inform project management.
Specific technical WASH tasks:
- Develop and pparticipate in community consultations in order to better identify the communities’ needs;
- Develop and participate in Technical assessments at field level;
- Contribute to the Tender Dossier development;
- Review technical designs and specification and BOQs;
- Perform site supervision and inspection of the works during execution and at completion (WASH infrastructure, Schools and HH Rehabilitation;
- Prepare regular reports for Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator on the progress of construction for the assigned sites;
- Ensure that works are complete as per work plan and schedules;
- Ensure safety procedures and rules are respected in the field by all workers;
- Resolve any conflicts on construction sites;
- Supervise the hand-over of the WASH infrastructure to local municipalities;
- Work closely with the Municipalities, community leaders, local authorities and Technical Partners to ensure that the facilities built or rehabilitated are correctly operated and maintained after completion of works;
- Ensure the good respect of working conditions while in office or in the field in line with the INTERSOS code of conduct and standard operating procedures;
- Ensure compliance with INTERSOS administrative and logistical procedures.
Reporting:
- Monthly reporting to Program Coordinator and Jordan/Lebanon WASH Coordinator;
- Contribute to the project reporting and new proposals.
Accountability:
- Ensure maintaining high confidentiality of information, up to date documents, including processes and verification.
Human Resources:
- Supervise the team members reporting to you, provide support and training, promote a friendly and professional working environment, and ensure staff development and learning environment.
- Ensure your team performance appraisals are reviewed regularly and conducted as per INTERSOS HR policies and procedures.
Training:
- Advocate and plan for professional development for yourself.
- Advocate and plan for professional development for your supervised staff.
- Provide input to, and deliver, where applicable, training for national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs.
Working Relationships:
- Proactively engage with your supervisor and key staff.
- Proactively engage on a regular basis with your supervisor to develop working networks to seek advice where needed.
Representation:
- Represent INTERSOS in a positive and professional manner to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of INTERSOS mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
Security:
- Respect the security rules specified for the INTERSOS Jordan mission and ensure that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and protocols.
- Communicate to the Program and to the Security managers of the working location any security related information or noncompliance with the security plan.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in WASH/Civil/Environmental Engineering, International Development or similar fields is highly desirable.
Professional experience:
- A least four (4) years of senior-level management experience in the development sector, including at least three (3) years of experience in managing WASH, water infrastructure and / or economic recovery programming; or experience in integrated program development and management;
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams and consortium and working on multi-faceted international development programs;
- Experience working in Consortia with international partners and local institutions and local actors, including local NGOs and CSOs/CBOs;
Professional requirements:
- Strong project management and planning skills: assessments, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, with good skills in managing related data analysis;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization;
- Knowledge of participatory approaches and tools to community planning, monitoring and evaluation;
- Demonstrate ability in thinking creatively and practically to improve the quality of projects and problem solving;
- Strong capacity building, facilitation, presentation and communication skills;
- Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills;
- Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance;
- Willingness and physical ability to perform field missions in rural areas if needed;
- Ability to delegate and work in team;
- Flexibility (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD);
- Stress management skills: Ability to work effectively under pressure, including meeting tight deadlines and handle temporary increases in workload;
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
- Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and Power Point.
Languages:
- Arabic Language
- English Language is mandatory
INTERSOS is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ethnic origin, or religious orientation.
INTERSOS VALUES:
The centrality of human being is the key principle underpinning all INTERSOS’ values and interventions. It underlines the importance of the principles of equality, justice, peace, solidarity and the duty of every human being to help all those in need or distress, without influence of any kind. We value:
- Borderless
- Impartial
- Independent
- Sensitive to local cultures
- Attentive to local capacity
- Professional in solidarity
- Transparent