Wash /Rehabilitation Project Manager

Overall Objective 

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and Shelter (WaSH-Shelter) Program Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the mission’s operational WaSH-Shelter strategy as well as for the quality of current and future WaSH-Shelter programmes at the design, implementation monitoring and evaluation phases. S/he builds the capacity of the mission’s WaSH-Shelter department and provides technical support to the project teams and in particular to the WaSH-Shelter Project Managers in a functional relationship. S/he represents PUI to the authorities, humanitarian actors and donors for the Shelter and WaSH Clusters.

Specific objectives and linked activities

. PARTICIPATE IN THE ANALYSIS OF INFRA/ WASH CONTEXT AND NEEDS, IN THE DEFINITION OF THE INFRA/ WASH STRATEGY AND IN THE DESIGN OF NEW INFRA/ WASH INTERVENTIONS

• S/he ensures the monitoring and analysis of national WaSH-Shelter policies, national protocols, data and assistance programmes from key sector actors in the country.
• S/he provides continuous information to his/her line manager, the coordination team and the project teams, especially the WaSH-Shelter team, on current and emerging sectors policies, guidelines and approaches at the national level and within PUI.
• S/he monitors the evolution of humanitarian WaSH-Shelter needs in the country of intervention in coordination with the project teams and thanks to information provided by the Shelter and WaSH cluster or national coordination groups, and/or, if relevant, by the Cash Transfer Programming (CTP) WG.
• According to his/her analysis in the sectors, s/he suggests to conduct needs assessments to his/her line manager.
• S/he participates in the identification of needs in collaboration with the project and MEAL teams, particularly through the integration of WaSH-Shelter in needs assessment.
• S/he participates in the definition of terms of reference and, if necessary, in collaboration with the other sectors of intervention carries out multisectorial needs assessments, the results of which s/he analyses to feed the intervention strategy.
• If necessary, s/he adapts and/or develops data collection tools to be used for needs assessments, with the support of the WaSH Advisor from headquarters (HQ).
• In collaboration with HQ WaSH Advisor, s/he participates in the development of the mission’s operational strategy, in particular for the WaSH-Shelter sector, in synergy with the other related sectors (Health, Nutrition, FSL) considering market-based programming and Cash Transfer Programming (CTP) modalities, and in line with PUI’s WaSH intervention framework and Infra/ WaSH national policies / international recommendations.
• S/he participates in the facilitation of annual strategy workshops with the mission’s WaSH-Shelter team, from which s/he formulates recommendations / suggestions for the WaSH-Shelter department.
• Based on the needs analysis and the mission’s Infra/ WaSH strategy, s/he suggests new interventions in line with PUI’s WaSH intervention framework and encouraging an integrated multisectoral approach, with the support of the HQ WaSH Advisor.
• When developing new interventions, s/he actively participates in the design of by ensuring their technical relevance, contributes to the writing of new project proposals for the WaSH-Shelter component, makes recommendations on the budget, human resources, logistics and timeframe needed for implementation, and identifies quantitative and qualitative performance indicators.

When designing new Infra/ WaSH interventions, s/he ensures the quality of the interventions by mainstreaming gender and cross- cutting protection principles.

MONITOR AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE INFRA/ WASH PROGRAMMES

• S/he supervises the implementation of Infra/ WaSH programmes on technical issues and ensures that activities are in line with PUI WaSH intervention framework and in line with PUI CTP Program Guide.
• S/he provides technical support to the Infra/ WaSH teams by responding to technical questions (definition of activities, technical choices, implementation timeframe, quality control, etc.), and identifying solutions to problems.
• S/he participates in the adaptation of technical implementation modalities, SOPs, technical guidelines and other framework documents used in activities, with the support of the HQ WaSH Advisor and/or CTP Advisor.
• If necessary, s/he contributes to the design and adaptation of tools for Infra/ WaSH activities.
• S/he makes regular technical field visits and supervisions to monitor the implementation and improve the quality of Infra/ WaSH activities.
• S/he promotes coordination between the different sectors and technical departments in the field (operational meetings, reports, etc.) and ensures an efficient flow of information between the Infra/ WaSH teams and the other technical departments for a better implementation of the integrated approach.
• In collaboration with his/her line manager, the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning) department, and consortium partners if necessary, s/he participates in the design and adaptation of monitoring tools for Infra/ WaSH activities, as well as monitoring plans for each project in order to meet quality and donor requirements, and to measure the impact of Infra/ WaSH activities (quantitative and qualitative).
• In collaboration with the MEAL department if relevant, s/he ensures that the monitoring of programmes with an Infra/ WaSH component is carried out and validates the monthly PMTs.
• S/he alerts his/her line manager in the event that delays in project implementation are identified and suggests adjustments (in terms of activities, area of intervention, budget, implementation timeframe, etc.)

If relevant and depending on programmes, s/he suggests to conduct technical evaluations of Infra/ WaSH programmes, participates in the definition of the terms of reference and participates if necessary in the evaluations, the results of which s/he analyses to feed into the intervention strategy

• In coordination with the MEAL department if relevant and the Infra/ WaSH teams, s/he participates in the internal knowledge building strategy for Infra/ WaSH interventions. S/he ensures the harmonization and capitalization of tools and practices on Infra/ WaSH projects on the mission in correlation with PUI tools, and participates in the updating of the latter in collaboration with the HQ Technical Department (TD).
• S/he encourages the experiences and knowledge sharing within the Infra/ WaSH teams and actively contributes to the knowledge building for the Infra/ WaSH sector at mission level.
• If relevant, s/he encourages the production of research questions, assists in the development of research protocols, and supports the implementation of action research on the mission in collaboration with HQ TD and external collaborators.
• If relevant, s/he promotes the production of research and capitalization documents relating to the mission where appropriate, in collaboration with the HQ WaSH Advisor.
• In collaboration with other departments and sectors of intervention, s/he ensures that the cross-cutting principles of protection and gender mainstreaming are taken into account in Infra/ WaSH programmes.

 S/he ensures that the project/s, methodology, selection criteria do not  harm the beneficiaries, PUI teams or any other person. S/he immediately alerts his/her line manager in case teams or beneficiaries are put at risk of harm.

ENSURE THE EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION AND SECTORAL COORDINATION OF PUI FOR THE SHELTER AND WASH SECTOR

• S/he represents PUI to the national authorities, key humanitarian and development actors (INGOs/LNGOs/CSOs) and donors involved in the Infra/ WaSH sector, and ensures that good relationships are maintained with each of them in line with PUI’s principles.
• S/he actively participates in coordination meetings (cluster or others) and technical working groups in the Infra/ WaSH sector at national level and/or if relevant with the CTP WG.
• S/he ensures and coordinates with the Infra/ WaSH teams the sectoral representation of PUI for the WaSH-Shelter sector to relevant partners and different local authorities.
• In the event of a donor visit, s/he plays an active role in preparing and managing the visit.
• S/he participates in PUI coordination meetings and is an active member.
• S/he participates in the drafting, validates and transmits the internal reports / Sitrep on his/her technical field in Infra/ WaSH to his/her line manager and to the HQ WaSH Advisor. S/he ensures the follow-up and analysis of Infra/ WaSH activity reports.
• S/he participates in the drafting, validates and transmits the Infra/ WaSH technical parts of external reports to his/her line manager and to the HQ WaSH Advisor respecting timeframe and external contractual deadlines (donor reports).

S/he collaborates with the different departments and technical sectors of the coordination team and ensures an efficient flow of information between the WaSH-Shelter teams and the other technical departments for a better implementation of the integrated approach.

. SUPERVISE THE WASH-Shelter TEAM

• S/he provides a functional technical support to the project managers for Infra/ WaSH activities of the mission.
• S/he sets up technical coordination mechanisms and organizes technical supervision of the mission’s WaSH-Shelter team.
• S/he participates in the definition of the organizational chart for the WaSH-Shelter team and has it validated by the HR department, the field coordinator(s) and his/her line manager.
• S/he supports in the definition of all the job descriptions (JDs) of the mission’s WaSH-Shelter team, including the definition of the JDs for the expatriate and national WaSH-Shelter Project Managers.
• S/he provides an active technical support to the Project Managers for the recruitment of senior national technical profiles in Infra/ WaSH (definition of Job Descriptions, tests, recruitment interview grids).
• Within his/her team, s/he ensures that each person benefits from an appraisal in writing at least once per contract or per year, and at least before s/he leaves his/her position. S/he may be asked by his/her line manager to contribute to the appraisal on technical issues for WaSH-Shelter Project Managers.
• If necessary, s/he participates in the decision to terminate the employment contract of a person in the WaSH-Shelter team in collaboration with HR department, the Project Manager, the Field Coordinator.
• S/he is familiar with PUI’s Internal Regulations, institutional policies and internal processes on the mission and ensures that his/her team understand and respect them.
• S/he identifies with the Project Managers the training needs for mission’s staff for the WaSH-Shelter sector and accordingly plans organizational, methodological and technical support, etc.
• S/he supervises the organization of external technical training activities and pilots and facilitates internal technical training modules for the WaSH-Shelter sector in his/her field of expertise.

If necessary, s/he reviews individual action plans and capacity building plans of the WaSH-Shelter team members.

ENSURE LOGISTICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MONITORING OF INFRA/ WASH PROGRAMMES

• S/he ensures with Infra/ WaSH teams that the logistical needs for Infra/ WaSH programmes are met, according to minimum standards and PUI’s recommendations (dedicated and adapted space available for Infra/ WaSH interventions, adapted material available, etc.).
• S/he ensures that orders for equipment are in line with Infra/ WaSH programmes requirements and local constraints (country certification, quality monitoring, etc.) while respecting the PUI’s supply procedures.
• • S/he contributes to analyzing bids made by suppliers for purchases with stringent technical specifications.
  • In coordination with support department, s/he supports the process defining and selecting Financial Service Provider and/or system management within the framework of CVA programmes and in line with PUI processes.
  • S/he provides all the information needed to produce a cash flow forecast for his/her own department to the Administration and Finance Coordinator on a monthly basis.

  S/he ensures up-to-date budget monitoring for the Infra/ WaSH department on a monthly basis and participates in analyzing, identifying any discrepancies and proposing adjustments to the Administration and Finance Coordinator.

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