Wash Program Manager

Wash Program Manager

Solidarites International

Geneina, Sudan

About the job

General objective:

• The WASH PM will be in charge of launching and implementing SI’s WASH and S/NFI (kit distribution) activities in West Darfur;
• S/he will be in charge of recruiting team members if not finalized and ensure a proper induction and capacity building process;
• S/he will be in charge of setting up the project management, managing the emergency response and setting the ground for building the base programmatic activities towards a more structured presence in West Darfur;
• S/he will be in responsible to lead needs assessments in different areas of West Darfur and consequently developing the SI response plan, including with local partners.

The main challenges:

• The needs are very high, compared to capacities – being able to prioritize SI interventions based on priority needs, strategic relevance and accessibility/security will be a key challenge to overcome;
• The context remains very volatile, complex relationship with authorities, access challenges, complex context with multiple levels of ethnic relationships and dynamics;
• Donors landscape has evolved a lot forcing to rethink the intervention and resize the teams accordingly.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Revise the WASH setup of SI West Darfur base according to needs;
• Lead the implementation of SI intervention and programs in the different areas of West Darfur;
• Redirect the implementation focus on the areas outside of Geneina city.

Security constraints:

• The WASH Manager will be based in Geneina, West Darfur; In Darfur the situation is unstable and constraints may vary depending on the area of intervention.

Your profile

DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor or masters in a relevant degree. Working experience with an INGO in similar position is required. Experience with SI is an asset;
• Experience in the humanitarian sector: 3 – 4 years;
• Experience on a similar position: 0 – 2 years;
• Ability and willingness to build up the capacity of the team.

SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong experience in managing emergency programming, prioritizing WASH and distribution;
• Able to Follow up and develop strategy for the WASH response in new areas;
• Close coordination and joint implementation with others consortium partners and SI teams.

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:

• Work under pressure;
• Adaptability;
• Autonomy and initiative;
• Strong Communication.

LANGUAGES:

• English mandatory;
• Arabic will be an asset.

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