LEBANON – WASH COORDINATOR (NATIONAL CONTRACT) At Solidarités International

ABOUT THE STRUCTURE…

Solidarités International is an International NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Specialized for nearly 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, S.I. takes charge of emergency and reconstruction programs.

With respect for cultures and close to the people, Solidarités International implements its programs by combining its skills with those of its employees and local managers.

Solidarités International’s teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Caribbean where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

The WASH coordinator, as technical advisor of the mission, contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of WASH.

He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of WASH activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.

He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of WASH programs implemented in the intervention country.

He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of WASH

The main challenges:

· Provide technical guidance and oversee a wide array of Technical WASH activities, including innovative pilots

· Provide vision and leadership in SI’s WASH programming, adapted to the current context within Lebanon

· Ensure technical linkages between SI’s emergency, recovery and development WASH portfolio

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

· Ensure quality and timely implementation of all ongoing WASH activities

· Contribute to SI’s 2022-2025 Strategy Vision and Operational Modality

· Provide technical support and guidance to all WASH team members

Responsibilities and main activities:

Strategic orientation

· Propose and develop a sector-based strategy in accordance with SI’s policies and priorities for the intervention country.

· Propose and organize diagnostic missions in the field of WASH*.*

· Support the Head of Mission in the monitoring and analysis of the WASH sector and the analysis of donors’ strategies for WASH activities

· Be the driving force for putting new WASH activities into place.

· Participate actively in programming work

· Participate actively in the week for technical coordinators

Relevance and quality of projects

· Confirm the relevance of any assessments carried out

· Propose and organize evaluation missions

· Support the program supervisor/s in setting up a technical approach and assessing the financial, human, and logistical elements of programs to be implemented.

· Approve the technical approaches and aspects of projects for WASH activities

· Ensure that all WASH programs are implemented respecting Solidarités International annual operational strategy, technical requirements, and the criteria stipulated by financial backers.

· Ensure the relevance and consistency of WASH programs vis-à-vis the needs of the local populations.

· Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results

· Ensure that work meets sustainability requirements and that established norms and standards are respected

· Develop the WASH team capacities with techniques and new methodologies

Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring

· Ensure that resources from the Tool Box are used correctly in the management of the WASH project cycle.

· Ensure that the planning and monitoring timetable is consolidated / validated

· Approve the quality criteria and performance indicators of WASH programs proposed by the program managers.

· Ensure that monitoring indicators are in place and relevant

· With the coordination team, take part in the monthly review of programs (budgetary, operational, logistical…)

· Provide support and advice to the logistical service for the purchase of specific materials for WASH activity

· Provide a technical and methodological support to program managers for the planning and implementation of WASH activities

· Supervise and support the WASH program managers, monitor and evaluate WASH activities implemented

· Anticipate difficulties relating to how activities are carried out and facilitate the resolution of problems linked to WASH programs

· Propose the reorientation of WASH activities according to changing context and indicators

Capitalization

· Ensure that Solidarités International’s capitalization tools are correctly used and disseminated throughout HQ (technical unit and desks)

· Participate in the centralization and dissemination of procedures, guides and tools linked to WASH activities

· Propose improvements to existing tools

· Form a network of WASH experts, develop technical partnerships with others actors in this sector of the intervention zone and regularly keep the technical unit informed of this**

· In coordination with the technical unit, capitalize on the intervention methods and techniques, and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités International and others actors in this activity field

· Ensure that handover reports are written by all program managers before the end of their contract and that these are sent to headquarters**

Personnel management

· In conjunction with HQ HR, define the prerequisites for WASH position openings and adapt existing criteria if necessary.

· Welcome and brief expatriates working on WASH programs

· Identify training requirements within the WASH team and the resources available in the work area

· Implement technical training in line with operational needs identified by training requirements

· Lead workshops, coordination meetings and/or technical exchange programs

· Evaluate and assess the performance of collaborators under his/her direct supervision

· Actively participate in the organization of regional technical weeks and compiling reports of these work sessions

· Supervise adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision

Reporting / communication / representation

· Support the HoM with fundraising and the negotiation and examination of project proposals relating to his/her activity

· Convey information to the relevant authorities on security matters or any event having a possible consequence on Solidarités International activities and the security of the teams.

· Consolidate WASH activity reports and supervise the preparation annexes linked to WASH activities for reports and/or financial donors

· Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format

· Validate technical expertise reports

· In conjunction with the HoM, establish and maintain a communication network and good relations with local/government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies

· Ensure that SI is represented at all meetings or forums concerning WASH activities

· Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so

· Reply to headquarter requests regarding specific needs**

YOUR PROFILE

Specific skills and experience:

· At least 5 years experience in the WASH Sector within international humanitarian/emergency contexts with a minimum of 2 years within a WASH Advisor / Coordinator Role

· Demostrated experience in WASH sector, both in emergency and post-emergency contexts

· Able to develop SI strategy and translate to operations

· Demonstrated experience in WASH integrated programming, in addition to linkages between emergency, recovery and development programmatic designs.

· Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, donor rules and regulations, validation procedures & coordination of processes

· Relevant degree in WASH sector technical specialties

Soft skills:

· Ability to independently organize work and prioritise tasks

· Strong diplomacy skills, patience and clear communication skills

· Ability to coordinate many departments / teams and provide guidance and leadership

· Demonstrate an understanding of the international humanitarian response and coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian reform

Language:

· English required, Arabic preferred

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: 3,090 USD as a basic salary

Paid Leave: 1.5 days/month

Social and medical cover