EH Manager – URBAN WASH

The Environmental Health Manager (EHM) for URBAN WASH, reports to the Assistant EH coordinator based in Gambella. The EHM is responsible for technical and managerial capacity building activities for the establishment of Itang Water Supply utility. The EHM will also ensure the management of water supply systems are at the most efficient level of institutional set up, which provides for the full participation of users and promote effective decision making at the lowest practical level, hence the utility. She/he will promote stakeholders participation and involvement in the provision of reliable, adequate and safe drinking water to the inhabitants of Itang town and the nearby refugee camps. The position also requires proper management of the financial, material and other resources under the program and reports periodically.

Responsibilities:

Project implementation:

·          Ensure that EH projects are implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to goal, objectives, and indicators and in line with donor requirements and beneficiary needs;

·          Ensure proper documentation of EH activities and experience at field office level;

·          Maintain close contact with EH staff in IRC field sites to ensure effective technical, logistical and management support for all aspects of project implementation;

·          Conduct regular monitoring and technical support visits to project sites;

·          Conduct needs assessments, project review assessments, and post-project impact assessments as needed and directed;

·          Maintain close and functional working relationship with regional water bureau, Woreda water office and other sectors having linkage with the project.

·          In coordination with the senior EH officer, design and plan activities to reduce health risks, with reference to both physical and behavioral aspects

Monitoring & evaluation:

·          Maintain a regular system of project progress monitoring and evaluation;

·          Strive to increase program quality through all stages of implementation. Develop and maintain systems to measure impact and quality in assigned projects.

 

 

Capacity building:

·          Monitor ongoing institutional capacity building activities, identify gaps and capacity building needs and propose targeted trainings to improve overall efficiency of the utility;

·          Prepare/contribute while development of different manuals and guidelines.

·          Review government policies related to the project, ensures harmony of this policies and procedures with the project activities and build staff capacity in this regard.

·          Regularly document achievements, lessons, way forwards.

·          Monitor ongoing capacity building activities in the EH team, identify gaps and capacity building needs and propose targeted trainings to improve overall team capacity;

·          Mentor and support managers and officers to increase their ability to perform effectively;

·          Organize and conduct trainings and workshops for IRC Environmental Health staff and utility staff;

·          Support in designing & organizing training/workshops/review meetings for members of the town utility staff;

Strategy:

·          Remain abreast of new developments in the sector and disseminate ideas, tools and approaches amongst EH team;

·          Represent IRC EH at external and coordination meetings with IPs, IOs, government and donors.

·          Participate in strategic planning of the sector.

Proposals:

·          Supervise/conduct needs assessments in the sector when required;

·          Actively participate in preparation of proposals, especially log frame, technical description, and budget development.

Human Resources / Staffing:

·          Identify staffing needs and assists with recruitment when necessary;

·          Assist in the orientation of newly arrived national and international staff about the activities and  the team;

·          Support Assistant EH Coordinator with IRC performance reviews for EH staff;

·          Strive to improve and maintain overall team atmosphere and foster team-building relationships.

Supply chain /Finance:

·          Liaise with IRC Administration, supply chain , and Finance Departments to ensure smooth operations and appropriate support to camp and Woreda based staff;

·          Raise and follow up on purchase requests, conduct equipment and materials inspections and ensure timely supply of materials to site;

·          Develop and maintain tools to monitor project progress, financial commitments and expenditures against budgets as necessary;

·          Maintain budget plans & monitor spending for allocated EH budgets

Reporting:

·          Provide timely trip reports and/or monthly reports to the Assistant EH coordinator at Gambella level;

·          Ensure and coordinates timely production of monthly reports by EH staff based on qualitative and quantitative indicators of project status;

·          Provide input as required to complete donor reports.

Others:· Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor;

Qualification:

Ø  University degree or post graduate (MA or MSC level) in civil, water resource engineering, environmental or public health or other related field.

Minimum work experience:

Ø  6 years of relevant experience with first degree. Ø  3 years relevant experience plus post graduate. Ø  NGO experience Ø  At least 2 years senior level management experience. Skills required. Ø  Excellent representational skills. Ø  Proposal and report writing skills. Ø  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ø  Experience in EH, preferably in an Urban water supply setting Ø  Experience of supervising staff and interaction with international staff and partners and donors. Ø  Proven management experience, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ø  Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database experience. Ø  Fluency in English, spoken and written Ø  Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment. Ø  Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in a difficult  environment  Closing date: Mar 07, 2016

 

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