EH Manager - WASH

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.