WASH Project Manager Afghanistan Herat - National
Herat
- Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location: Herat
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
NRC is looking for a national Wash Project Manager in Herat -Afghanistan.
Our Ideal candidate should have a very strong leadership skills and very good experience in project management, with previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts and experience in managing a multi grants projects.
Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the WASH Project Manager position is to implement WASH project portfolio comprised of the NRC Afghanistan’s WASH activities and programme in western region, as well as relevant staff mentoring and capacity development.. S/he is also responsible for the overall planning and coordination of all WASH interventions, either directly within the WASH CC or as an integrated approach across other CCs, across the Area Office, including in the two sub-offices, Badghis and Nimroz.
Programme Development:
- Ensure availability of up-to-date needs assessment to inform programme design and advocacy efforts;
- Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate;
- Under the line management of the Area Programme Manager, contribute towards drawing up plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, both programme and support staff;
- Support multi-sectoral emergency preparedness and response as required by the context and management;
- Closely coordinate with all CCs in the Area Office to maximise on integrated programming and promote durable solutions.
Programme Management:
- Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the WASH projects across Herat, Badghis, and Nimroz consistent with the project management cycle (including reporting to the desired quality and standard);
- Overall budget management for all the WASH projects/portfolio implemented in the Area, including the projects implemented in Badghis and Nimroz, and ensure appropriate burn-rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure are applied;
- Responsible for providing technical and implementation support and guidance to field-based WASH staff in implementing NRC project(s), including but not limited to providing instructions on work plans, approving expenses/procurement, recruitments, reporting, etc., in close coordination and collaboration with the sub-office management team based in Badghis and Nimroz;
- Responsible for providing timely and methodical updates regarding needs and trends specific to the responsible CC to the Area Programme Manager and Area Manager;
- Ensure CC-specific M&E roles and responsibilities are adhered to.
Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management:
- Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the WASH team (including supply chain management);
- Ensure timely and accurate development of procurement plans, recruitment plans, and spending plans per project and ensure the same is shared with relevant support colleagues;
- Responsible for ensuring timely submission of monthly CC-specific cash forecast to Finance and relevant Procurement Requests to Logistics;
- In line with project needs and funding availability, continuously and proactively plan CC-specific staff requirements and liaise with HR and Admin to ensure the same;
- Performance management of all direct reports, including regular 1:1 meetings and completion of work and development plans;
- Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival, and departing team members are debriefed;
- Responsible for ensuring capacity development and training of all WASH personnel.
Coordination and Representation:
- Responsible for attending relevant CC-specific meetings and coordination fora, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Country Office;
- Conduct senior representation at provincial and district levels and promote strong working relationships with government counterparts;
- In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organisation is well accepted by communities;
- In charge of producing weekly and monthly CC-specific situation reports, flash reports and any other reports as requested by the Area Programme Manager and Area Manager.
Our Ideal candidate Skills, Knowledge and Experience;
- At least five years in a development and/or humanitarian technical WASH programming environment, including three years’ experience in a senior level project management position;
- Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts;
- Knowledge in protection mainstreaming, community outreach/engagement, community capacity building, and/or community-development oriented programming;
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of Project Cycle Management and team leadership;
- Knowledge of the context in western and north-western Afghanistan, Herat, Badghis, and Nimroz Provinces in particular;
- Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development;
- Experience of geographical access negotiation and representation, including with local authorities, I/NGOs, and communities.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Dari is essential, both written and verbal as well as understanding of Pashtu though not mandatoryWe are also looking for people who share our values:
- To be dedicated in what we do;
- To be innovative with our solutions;
- To act as one unified and inclusive team;
- To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve; and to each other… the members of our NRC family.
We encourage you to learn more about this role please click here to access the Detailed Job Description
We offer:
- National contract until end of December 2021 (renewable).
- Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
- NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
- Eid Bonus once per year.
- Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
- Top up Credit card on monthly basis.
Please note this is a national position, only candidates from Aghanistan can be considered, We also encourage Female candidates to apply.
NRC might review applications before advert deadline, therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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