ACTED is an international non-profit NGO based in Paris, France with operations in over 35 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
ACTED’s mission is to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to those in need while generating long-term opportunities for sustainable growth. ACTED operates in contexts of natural disaster, armed conflict and socio-economic crisis.
ACTED is currently seeking an ASH Officer to join our team in the Venezuela mission.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the ASH Officer will be responsible for supervising and executing the activities of the ASH component of the project “Integrated emergency response to cover the needs of the most vulnerable population in Venezuela” funded by ECHO, in Coro, Falcón state.
Among your main tasks, you will be responsible for leading the activities of the ASH component of the project to ensure that the scope, budget, schedule and quality are in accordance with the different project specifications, donor requirements and ACTED rules and procedures.
Functions
• Develop WASH activities on the ground, ensuring that international standards and guidelines are met and that activities are aligned with Acted’s WASH strategic plan and identified needs.
• Plan the various stages of project activity implementation and set direction by prioritizing and organizing activities and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure project implementation is on time, within target and budget.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with the implementation of WASH activities throughout project implementation.
• Monitor WASH activities carried out by staff of the organization under their charge, as well as compliance with the WASH work plans of implementing partners.
• Collect, analyze and share information on WASH needs and the WASH situation in Falcón.
• Lead the design process for WASH interventions in all sectors in which the organization works, preparing technical specifications, quantities of work and specific characteristics related to WASH throughout the process of design, bidding, procurement, installation and operation of infrastructure works or program team activities.
• Carry out on-site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the quantities of work requested; maintain records and coordinate with the logistics and procurement unit and infrastructure assistants any adjustments.
• User and beneficiary training: support the selection, training and management of users or beneficiaries of WASH actions, including strengthening local leaders and community volunteers.
• Supervise that target communities and local authorities in charge of WASH participate in the design of activities and delivery of goods or services, promoting a sense of ownership.
• Plan the logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops and training of the project under the WASH component.
• Project Reports and Records: Write reports and maintain the record of WASH activities of the project, including research reports; • Provide information disaggregated by sex/gender/special needs of beneficiaries; monitoring reports, etc.
• Support the identification and documentation of good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learned from WASH programming.
• Contribute to the development of concept notes and project proposals in the WASH component.
• Represent Acted in relevant spaces, including thematic group coordination meetings, WASH cluster and meetings with implementing partners.
• Ensure that all data and information of WASH components in the project are appropriately archived and shared on Sharepoint.
• Any other tasks or responsibilities designated by the Project Manager, Base Manager or Area Coordinator.
Desired profile
Requirements
Required
• Professional degree (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water and sanitation, health and hygiene promotion or other discipline related to WASH issues.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in WASH project implementation. Preferably in an international NGO.
• Knowledge of generic humanitarian and WASH manuals and guides such as the Sphere Manual, Wash Fit, 3 Star Manual, compendium of sanitation technologies and systems, etc.
• Experience in dealing with national partners and local/governmental authorities.
• Experience in proven organizational skills.
• Experience working in multicultural work environments .
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Package.
• Soft skills: dynamism, leadership, team management, autonomy, high attention to detail, responsibility, assertive communication, results-orientation, transparency, flexibility.
Desirable (not mandatory):
• Experience in training and education.
Conditions
• Employment contract for the provision of services for 10 months with the possibility of renewal depending on budget availability and performance.
• Workplace: ACTED office in Coro.
• Professional fees according to the organization’s scale.
• On-site work and travel to municipalities within the state of Falcón.
How to apply
Please register your application at the following link:
https://forms.gle/NXV6ekUsUm2hh1BWA
Given the urgency of the request, ACTED reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the deadline if the candidate has been selected.