Cholera Project Team Leader

Job title: Cholera Project Team Leader

Employment category: G

Unit/department: WASH

Location: Amanat Al-Asimah

Authorization level: As per IDRA

Overall purpose of the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief services at worldwide since 1956, and working in Yemen since 2008 responding to the protection, WASH and Livelihoods needs of IDPs, migrants, children and local communities in collaboration with key national and international agencies. The Cholera Project Team Leader is a critical position to provide cholera response.

Scope of Work:

DRC Yemen is seeking an experienced Cholera Project Team Leader at Amanat Al-Asimah to lead and coordinate WASH cholera activities. It is a key DRC position, with DRC expecting that the post holder with be qualified and possess Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) skills, knowledge and attitude to be immediately effective in the field. These include the active involvement and the full participation by all authorities and community leaders/members. The Cholera Project Team Leader will report directly to the WASH Specialist at Country Office.

Main responsibilities

Coordination tasks:

• Co-ordinate and work with government authorities, local government institutions, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and local communities in order to ensure the smooth execution of projects’ activities.
• Ensure the buy-in and participation of local communities in projects’ activities.
• Participate in cluster/coordination meetings and share information with external stakeholders as appropriate.

   

  Implementation of projects:

• Insure smooth implementation of project’s activities and other related events.
• Oversee the design and implementation of related surveys and other data collection activities.
• Supervise technical assessments of project’s to determine options and select best solutions based on technical, cost criteria and community priorities.
• With WASH Engineers, review BoQs and drawings and procure technical services in line with DRC contracting procedures.
• With the MEAL team, develop and implement mechanisms to monitor projects performance, in consultation with local stakeholders, against work plans and project targets.

   

  Leadership and technical support tasks:

• Identify and prepare TORs and contracts for technical consultants and contractors, as needed.
• Provide technical support and capacity building for the team members at field level.
• Follow-up projects budget, including monthly review of expenditures, ensuring that funds are used for approved purposes and in accordance with DRC and donor requirements.
• Monitor/supervise technical interventions to ensure they are implemented according to agreed standards and within budget / take appropriate remedial action if/when these standards are not being met.
• Ensure that the projects are implemented in accordance with DRC and donor policies and procedures.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, as needed, and attend DRC regular meetings.
• Ensure staff compliance with DRC’s Code of Conduct and humanitarian accountability requirements.
• Liaise regularly with partners and represent DRC in sub-cluster and partners’ meetings.
• Contribute to proposal writing and donor reporting.

Required experience and competencies

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University degree in public health or other relevant area.
• At least 2 years of direct experience in WASH / cholera projects.
• Solid planning, budgeting, M&E and computer skills.
• Solid team leading skills.
• Excellent social/diplomacy skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance.
• INGO experience preferred.

Find the definition of DRC’s Core competencies here

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in English language (written and spoken)
• Fluency in Arabic language (written and spoken)
• Excellent report writing skills.

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• DRC different sectors;
• WASH Cluster and its partners;
• Local authorities and community leaders;

¨Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others

¨Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level.

¨Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.