Wash Assistant Consultant At Adventist Development and Relief Agency International

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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia. ADRA’s mission is to change one life at a time through enhancing development in individuals and communities. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of WASH ASSISTANT CONSULTANCY BASIS based in North Galkayo Puntland Somalia.

Duration 10 months

Responsibilities

Precise objectives will vary between assignments. The core areas that the position holder will be expected to deliver on are as follows:

• To manage community outreach activities and guarantee the efficient and effective sensitisation, mobilisation and participation of the communities targeted, thereby maximising programme performance.
• Working closely with the Water and Sanitation Engineering team to mobilise communities to support the construction and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities such as water points, latrines and bathing areas
• Working closely with the health, nutrition, protection and education teams to integrate hygiene promotion programming across the sectors.
• Prepare work plans in particular with focusing water and sanitation needs of the target population.
• Help implement the plan of action for water and sanitation schemes according to the guidelines and schedules
• Arrange, conduct surveys and need assessments, as and when required for the on-going program or future project proposals;
• Identify need of water, establish and maintain contacts with the communities, water committees, Implementing partners, line Govt. departments,
• Train community volunteers and water management groups on operation and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities
• Arrange and facilitate meetings and seminars with communities.
• Keep detailed up to date records for the project activities and water, latrine sites as per the instructions and formats provided by the Project Manager.
• With the site ADRA/MoEWR Engineer, ensure that latrines are being implemented in accordance with the objectives of the project.
• Keep the Project Manager updated regarding the security situation in the project implementation area and provide advice as to how to manage our presence in this environment.
• Perform and document regular monitoring of all project sites; planned, on-going and completed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in community Development Studies or water management, or Environmental from a recognized University.
• Minimum of 3 experience in implementing and coordinating hygiene promotion activities, including programme design, implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to write clear, well-argued assessment and project reports, and assist in preparing successful funding proposals for donors relevant to hygiene promotion
• Monitoring and evaluation skills including knowledge on KAP surveys
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation
• Excellent communication skills
• Capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• Commitment to the aims and principles of ADRA. In particular, a good understanding of the ADRA mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
• Commitment to ADRA Child Protection Policy
• Computer literate
• A moderate level of written and spoken English and good communication skills in Somali