WASH Head of Department (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Wash Head of Department 

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Action Contre la Faim (ACF-France) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992.

Currently, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on severe and moderate malnutrition, medical programs, food security and water & sanitation programs in Benadir, Bakol and Nugal regions.

ACF Somalia is currently for suitable candidates to fill the position of WASH Head of Department.

Purpose / Duties of the Role:

• The WASH Head of Department provides strategic direction, advice and oversight on WASH programming.
• The WASH HoD is responsible for the overall quality, management and expansion of the ACF Somalia WASH program and the integration of WASH activities within ACF Somalia. The provision of technical and management guidance and leadership to on-going WASH projects .
• Overall project development and management responsibilities for the WASH program, including budget management, donor compliance, reporting and staff management.
• To develop ACF knowledge on water, sanitation & hygiene education issues in Somalia.
• The holder of this post will also be required to establish and develop strong working relationships with key WASH stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives from the Government, UN, donors, INGOs, Local NGOS, partner organizations, private sector and other ACF country programs in the region.
• Forming strategic WASH alliances and/or consortia with appropriate partners is also the responsibility of this position.

Requirements for the Position:

• A minimum of 5 years managing WASH programs with an I/NGO in various humanitarian context.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of developing and managing urban and rural WASH programs, preferably in Somalia .
• Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others.
• Solid experience with proposal development and reporting for our donors.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Water and Sanitary Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience and staff mentoring capacity.
• Exceptional communication, networking, analysis and writing skills
• Strong demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs.
• Readiness for extensive travels and stays in South-Central Somalia
• Knowledge of Somali language is a must.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 24th March, 2014, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Categories: WASH