Water Resource Management & WASH Specialist

About Islamic Relief Pakistan

Thirty years ago, back in 1992’s spring, Islamic Relief Pakistan started its journey with the sole mission of transforming lives besides bringing a speck of gold, hope and opportunities to millions of people across the country.

Our enshrined values of compassion, custodianship, sincerity, social justice and excellence guide us to serve humanity in the finest way possible.

During the last three decades, we have been delivering on our promises to bring a lasting change in Pakistan. With ‘Reaching the most in Need’ and ‘First on Ground’ as our hallmarks, Islamic Relief Pakistan has been addressing the deep-rooted issues faced by the country like poverty, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, climate change, health, orphans and women empowerment including emergency responses and disaster risk reduction.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote the quality of the WRM programme through participation in the formulation of programme/project goals, strategies and approaches. Bring coherence, synergy and added value (innovation) to programme planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Promote knowledge management by exchange of knowledge, information, situation analysis, experience or lessons learned; promote knowledge sharing and technical input or recommendations on major programme directions and on the introduction of new initiatives in the country.
• Take primary responsibility for the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions in compliance with the defined strategies and approaches.
• Collaborate with Communication &Advocacy functions to ensure the development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization.
• Collaborate with the Operational functions and Supply Chain to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of WASH programme.
• Interact with the Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of WRM programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations. Provide technical support guidance on appropriate technical, financial and institutional capacity-building measures to achieve WASH programme goals, including humanitarian response.
• Develop project proposals and budgets.
• To effectively represent IR at WRM-related networks and forums
• Preparation of quality reports for IR and donor use.

Programme Support:

• Lead on relevant technical assessments in coordination with other IRP thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and all-inclusive.
• Working with SP&BD manager, develop WRM strategy, emergency response plans and master budgets and contribute to IRP’s overall country strategy.
• Provide technical checking of WRM engineering designs and hygiene promotion programmes as necessary, and proactively promotes high-quality WRM technical approaches within country programmes.
• Working closely with SP&BD, support fundraising for the WRM sector, including the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical advisers.
• Prepare and oversee WASH programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, and individual performance management work plans).
• Prepare timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal IRP international requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Working closely with the HR team, identify WRM staffing needs for emergency/development programmes, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
• Identify WRM programme supplies needs and coordinate with AO/FO and Supply Chain to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
• Working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team put in place a sector Monitoring & Evaluation plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• Working closely with the Accountability lead to put in place accountability activities for your thematic area, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in WRM programme design.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with CHS, Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for IRP staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
• Oversee the development of technical training material that will improve aspects of WRM work within IRP at the country level.

Representation & Advocacy & Organizational Learning:

• Ensure that IRP’s work is coordinated with the efforts of other agencies and the Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, such as the WASH cluster/Working Group or any other forum.
• Take steps to document lessons learned, from WRM programmes, for wider dissemination.
• In collaboration with senior programme staff and Advocacy Specialist, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.
• To identify opportunities and material to contribute to WRM communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required.

General:

• Deliver high-quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the WRM team and IRP.
• Comply with IRP policies and practices with respect to its values, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Details

Total Positions

1 Post

Job Type

Full-time/ Regular

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Department:

Programme

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Masters/Bachelor degree in Public Health, Water Engineering or a related subject

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

12 Years

Apply Before:

May 07, 2023