Team Leader WASH to be based in Garowe – Puntland

CARE is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with
vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace
and development, by empowering women and youth, enhancing access to resources and
services, and improving governance.
CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of
Team Leader WASH to be based in Garowe – Puntland with frequent travel to project sites
depending on security conditions.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Programme Coordinator – Rural Women, the primary role of the Team
Leader WASH will be:
(1)Designing and delivering high quality and accountable projects ensuring a quality assurance system is developed and followed.

(2) Ensuring strong collaborative relationships with Government and national NGO partners and private sector involved in the project.
(3)Supervising project staff providing support and guidance as is necessary.
(4) Managing grants and ensuring compliance with CARE & donor regulations,formats and requirements and policies.
(5) Preparing, monitoring and evaluation plan for the project ensuring that outputs, results and activity targets are met as set out in the log frame.
(6)Representing CARE at relevant cluster meetings and other forums.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
• A degree in civil/water engineering, Public health/environmental health or any related field with
significant relevant experience.
• Over 3 years experience in a project or project management setting. At least 5 years
experience working in conflict/post conflict context, with preferred work experience in Somalia.
• Strong experience in policy and networking with government and other actors at different level.
• Demonstrated experience in development and recovery programming, project assessments,
problem analysis and project design.
• Proven capacity of managing programs through partnerships.
• Strong gender and conflict analysis skills, and the ability to articulate and design programs
using a rights based approach.
• Proven budgeting and financial management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and coach field staff.
How to apply:
Please forward your application/CV with the subject heading “Team Leader WASH”’’
electronically to recruit@som.care.org as soon as possible and before 23rd July 2013.
Only applications that meet the minimum requirements and qualifications above will be
considered. CARE is an Equal; Opportunity Employer and women candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.