Job description:
Americares saves lives and improves the health of people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches more than 90 countries, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicines, and medical supplies. Americares is the world’s leading nonprofit provider of donated medicines and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org .
Mission
Saving lives and improving the health of people affected by poverty or disaster so that they can reach their full potential.
Vision
A world where all people have pathways to health and opportunity.
Corporate Values: It is essential that all Americares employees adopt and demonstrate the following corporate values ​​in their daily work.
- We created a global community by treating people the way they want to be treated.
- Respond effectively and responsibly by putting plans into practice
- We are better as a team; collaborative work is in our essence.
- We incorporate ethics and fairness into our work and organizational culture
- We ask questions and listen to create sustainable solutions for a healthier future
- We are committed to quality, growth, and continuous improvement so that people and communities can thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The following is not a complete description, but rather a summary of the position. As a result, duties and responsibilities may change over time. It is important to maintain a flexible and adaptable attitude.
The Wash Project Coordinator will be responsible for, among other things, the following functions:
Project Management:
· Plan, coordinate and supervise all project activities with the selected educational institutions.
· Ensure compliance with the project’s objectives, goals, and indicators within the established timeframe and budget.
• Lead and manage the project team, including social and logistics professionals.
• Ensure compliance with local and international standards and regulations related to WASH projects and humanitarian projects.
• Prepare management reports for the project supervisory team and the donor on a regular basis.
· Manage the project budget, ensuring the efficient and transparent use of resources.
· Adopt the organization’s protection and safeguarding policies and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
Monitoring and evaluation:
· Conduct regular visits to the project implementation areas to support the team and assess the project’s implementation.
• Supervise the execution of infrastructure improvement activities for water and sanitation systems on site, ensuring the quality of the works.
• Implement monitoring systems to measure the progress and impact of the project.
• Prepare management reports for the project supervisory team and the donor on a regular basis.
Joint:
• Establish connections with relevant local stakeholders for the development of the project, including local authorities, the educational community, and grassroots organizations.
· Facilitate the participation of the educational community and other relevant actors in the project.
· Represent Americares at the local level and collaborate closely with the strategic implementing partner.
· Lead a corporate volunteering strategy that involves members of the educational and donor community focused on mangrove ecosystem restoration and water conservation.
RATINGS:
- University degree in engineering, social sciences, environmental sciences, education, or related fields. Postgraduate degree in project management, development and international cooperation, or similar fields is desirable.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, especially water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects with vulnerable communities and/or NGO cooperation agencies.
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and in coordinating with internal and external project stakeholders.
- Experience with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local associations, authorities.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively utilize limited available resources and adapt to changing project needs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools for project management.
Desirable:
- Experience in the implementation and management of school environmental projects (PRAES).
- Experience in teacher training and development of educational materials.
- Ability to prepare reports and products for project management and accountability.
How to apply
To apply for the vacancy, please send your resume to the following email addresses: cabril@americares.org, bvillacot@americares.org