Team Leader-Water Sanitation and Hygiene

Job title : Team Leader Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Reporting to : Area Manager

Technical Line Manager : Country WASH Coordinator

Direct reports : WASH Officers, WASH Assistants              

Location: Adjumani 

Overall purpose of the role: WASH Team Leader coordinates field activities and provides leadership in WASH sector ensuring quality implementation of the WASH projects in DRC field location.

Responsibilities:

Coordination and representation

• Develop relationship with a range of key stakeholders including OPM, UN Agencies, Local Governments and Private Sector.
• Representation of DRC and actively participate in the local WASH sector and relevant sub-sectors / working groups.
• Maintain / establish report with government authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGOs as required.
• Ensure coordination and working environment with other sectors of the DRC.
• Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH-related projects in West Nile.
• Work in active coordination with other sectors in Adjumani and similar activities in West Nile-if required.
• Ensure regular WASH sector staff meetings in Adjumani.
• Actively participate in internal coordination meeting in Adjumani and other locations of West Nile when needed.

Project development, implementation and reporting

• Provide leadership to the WASH sector in Adjumani.
• Responsible for the development of draft notes, project plans, budgets and funding proposals
• Underestimate gap analysis in the WASH areas and contribute to the development of new thematic areas according to the analysis.
• Ansvarlig for effektiv og effektiv implementering av alle WASH-projekter inden for det givne tidsramme, budget og kvalitetsstandarder.
• Contribute to the development of DRC strategy in areas of WASH.
• Participate and ensure quality and technical standards for capacity building, activities of all levels.
• Develop a monitoring scheme, which includes performance and impact indicators.
• Develop data base system and data collection tools and ensure quality data collection, data entry and undertake analysis and produce reports.
• Ensure that a common strategy, approach, and tools have been developed for all WASH components in West Nile.
• Contribute to the development of lawyer points based on assessment of situations and risks.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports in the areas of WASH

Staff development and management

• Supervise WASH officers, Assistants and Interns in Adjumani, and provide technical follow-up and support to WASH officers in Adjumani when required.
• Develop staff performance measurement and targets and assess them based on the set targets and contribute to technical assessment of WASH officers and assistants in Adjumani.
• Conduct training needs assessments of all WASH staff and make recommendations.
• Conduct periodic field visits to support field staffs through technical backstopping and to train duty carriers.
• Maintain DRC's code of conduct and principles of accountability.

Budget Monitoring

• Responsible for grants management of all WASH projects in Adjumani and projects with shared funding in West Nile
• Monitor financial commitments and budget expenditures and provide timely feedback on budget follow-ups of Adjumani projects and shared financing projects in West Nile.
• Liaise with DRC Administration, Logistics, Finance departments and the Program / Project Manager / Head of Office to ensure smooth operation of the field offices.
• In co-operation with the WASH Coordinator, review the activity and related financial reports.
• Ensure timely procurement for the sector according to the procurement plan.
• Insurance contracts for the sector have been made within acceptable price, quality and technical qualities for the deliveries.

Experience and technical skills: (include years of experience)

• Documented skills in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of WASH national and international standards.
• Strong competence in English literacy.
• Proven skills in computer programs (Word, Excel, and statistical packages).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent skills in report writing and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in emergency and conflict areas.
• Proven experience in effective coordination and creating working relations with the other team members and other stakeholders.
• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
• Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels. 

Education:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Water / WASH / Environment Health or WASH related course from recognized institution with more than 5 years' work experience in a similar role.
• Masters of Science degree with at least 3 years of work experience in a similar role.       

Languages:

Professional fluency in written and spoken English.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We accept only applications sent via our online application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 26th September 2018.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.