A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

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JOB SUMMARY 

The WASH Program Manager is a management position based in Addis Ababa that involves planning, managing, and monitoring the WASH program in Ethiopia.  She/He is responsible for the overall management of WASH projects including development of the country's WASH strategy, proposal development, site assessment, site identification, and design/review of WASH facilities.   The position also requires proper management of the refugee WASH program's financial, material, and other resources under the program, reporting periodically to the supervisor and conducting regular site visits. The position requires 50% of the time field technical support for the Refugee WASH programs and 50% work from the Addis Ababa head office. 

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding 

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.  

Equal Opportunities 

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

Management

• Oversee the implementation of the WASH program in the country particularly for the WASH programs in the refugee camps and ensure the program is implemented according to schedule, budgets, and international standards

• Develop technical resources (e.g. standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals) to guide the refugee WASH activities drawing from international best practices, along with field-specific observations.

• Contribute to the development of proposals, budgets, and concept notes in coordination with the WASH team in Addis Ababa, and the proposal development team. 

• Conduct regular/scheduled capacity-building training for refugee WASH program staff

• Provide regular onsite project management, quality control, and technical support to the WASH team at refugee camps – Each camp should be visited every three months. 

• Participate/attend the regular monitoring and evaluation of the WASH program in collaboration with RRS, and UNHCR, and support the internal evaluations and annual KPC surveys in collaboration with IMC’s MEAL 

• Monitor the purchase and use of WASH materials regularly including fuel equipment, and other supplies. 

• Prepare monthly progress reports according to UNHCR standards and template, internal reports, and M & E reports for concerned sectors 

• Liaises with HR/Admin, Logistics, and Finance departments to ensure smooth operations of WASH activities in the refugee camps

• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IMC programs

Staff Management 

• Ensure IMC WASH staff are taking mandatory IMC’s MAST training 

• Recruit staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department

• Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, and orient new staff to the IMC and the WASH program

• Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly

• Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise.

• Ensure WASH staff understands and follows IMC and donor Policies and Procedures in collaboration with IMC HR/Admin 

Grants Management & Reporting

• Manage and oversee WASH grants; develop and maintain work, spending, and procurement plans according to the IMC templates and procedures.

• Prepare finance utilization plan and review monthly financial pipeline as per the IMC systems

• Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings. 

• Prepare internal and external financial reports within agreed deadlines using IMC 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 stakeholders - including NGOs, UN agencies, Gov’t representatives, and other IMC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination;

• Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.

• Attend the Refugee WASH coordination meetings with UNHCR and RRS 

• Represent the IMC in other relevant forums in the field as per the instruction from CD, or the Program director.

• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor, or programs director.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Water Resource Engineering, Civil, or Hydraulics Engineering or related engineering field 

• Eight years of work experience in WASH for a Degree, or six years for a postgraduate 

• Preferably a minimum of two years in a refugee camp setting and having humanitarian emergency response. 

• Three years of senior-level management experience in strategy plan development, proposal development, and interaction with partners and donors.

• Competent in using Windows, and other Engineering software: AutoCAD, and Hydraulics software 

• Ability to work under pressure and be willing to support in a potentially unstable security environment.

• Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in a harsh environment

How to Apply

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