Technical Assistant -WASH

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical assistant is going to lead the water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) component in Somalia, in supporting all the projects and primarily working with the project engineers, program managers and the Somalia team. The incumbent will be the technical lead for WASH in Somalia and represent Adeso in the WASH and other technical coordination forums. The technical assistant will report to the deputy country director, and closely work with the Somalia country management team

POSITION PURPOSE

1. Technical lead for WASH in Somalia program
2. Primarily ensure the high standards of WASH interventions
3. Represent Adeso in WASH thematic technical coordination forums, both in Somalia and in Kenya
4. Working closely with the program design and quality unit on the WASH business development

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical program support

· Lead the design, development and the implementation of WASH interventions in Somalia (from the proposal design, assessment, quality implementation and the monitoring of the WASH activities)

· Lead the WASH intervention operation planning and the ensuring the appropriate delivery as per the donor rules and guidelines

· Provide technical guidance to the field teams on the WASH activities planning, implementation, the monitoring and the proper reporting

· Ensure the proper integration of WASH component into all other Adeso thematic areas (food security, resilience and livelihood etc.)

· Promote the development, adaptation, testing and the mainstreaming of best practices in WASH interventions, through the needs assessment, program design and implementation

· Provide capacity building initiatives to the WASH team-training and mentoring

· Strengthen the efficient and effective monitoring and evaluation for the WASH activities

· Represent Adeso in WASH cluster coordination forums, both in Somalia and in Kenya, as well other relevant technical coordination forums (inter-cluster coordination, WASH cluster, OCHA lead coordination meeting, the local authorities and other partners regular coordination meeting

Program development

· Work closely with the program design and development unit in active involvement in the process of program development to identify and respond to opportunities for work both in the current operation areas as well as new geographic areas in Somalia

· Work with other technical assistants, advisors and the program team in developing, integrating WASH interventions in all the program development in Somalia

· Work with the WASH clusters members, the UN OCHA lead coordination and other WASH partners in identifying opportunities and contributing to strategic partnership

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Professional degree in water sanitation engineering, environmental health or related field

· Extensive experience in WASH program implementation at the field-level in humanitarian contexts, preferably in Somalia

· Good understanding of WASH to food security and resilience, as well as including cross-cutting issues such as DRR and environment

· Proposal writing experience and familiarity with donor compliance.

· Excellent knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.

· Ability to multi-task, meets short deadlines, and effectively handles stressful situations.

· Demonstrated capacity building skills for field teams

· Fluency in English. Somali speakers strongly preferred.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish motivate and maintain effective working relations with the project team and other field staff.

· Strong written and oral communications skills including ability to write technical documents and give presentations to colleagues in and outside of Adeso

· Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, power point, etc.

· Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort.

HOW TO APPLY:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org , quoting the position in the email subject matter, by Friday 29th May 2015.

Each application should be addressed to HR Director and include the following:

• An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and

• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.