Scope:

The Environmental Health/WASH Manager will ensure smooth implementation and Management of WASH program in Bokolmayo field office, Somali. The program focuses on safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion.

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Health Manager reports to the Camp Manager operationally and technically to Senior Environmental Health (EH) Manager.

Management

• Lead all aspects of the implementation of the EH program to ensure the program is implemented according to schedule and budgets, international standards, and that EH program objectives are met.
• Prepare designs and BOQs for Water and Sanitation infrastructures and supervise quality of construction works.
• Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment and supplies.
• Conduct regular monitoring and internal evaluations and conduct annual KPC surveys.
• Give in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the Senior EH Manager, Assistant EH Coordinator, EH Coordinator, and Grants team.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Staff Management

• Recruit EH staffs in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
• Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, and orient new staff to the IRC and the EH program
• Provide ongoing leadership to the project team and supervising implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met.
• Provide ongoing supervision, and technical support and guidance to EH staff, and ensure all EH staff adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation
• In conjunction with camp managers, ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly
• Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities.
• Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise.
• Ensure EH staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

Grants Management & Reporting

• Manage and supervise all the Environmental Health grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects.
• Prepare finance utilization plan and review monthly financial BVA.
• Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed timeline using IRC and donor formats, as required.
• Assure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources.

Representation & Coordination

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners - including NGOs, UN agencies, Gov’t representatives and other IRC sectors to enhance partnership and coordination.
• Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.
• Attend the WASH coordination meetings or represent the IRC in other relevant forums.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum university degree in Hydraulic, Water Resource Engineering, civil, or other related fields.
• Five years related work experience in EH (WASH) for first Degree, or Four years for postgraduate preferably in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response)
• One-year management experience in supervising contractors and interaction with international staff and partners and donors.
• Confirmed management, project planning, organizational, proposal and report writing, excellent representational, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database experience.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work in team in a potentially unstable security environment.
• Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in harsh environment

How to apply:

Please send CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: IRC Addis Ababa, P.O. box 107 code 1110 or through IRC career portal

External

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11982?c=rescue

Internal

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/11982?c=rescue

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short-listed and contacted.