WASH Project Assistant – Borama, Somaliland

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Save the Children

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Borama

Description :

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS  
ROLE PROFILE

JOB TITLE: WASH Project Assistant

 
TEAM/PROGRAMME: WASH, Somaliland  GRADE: 5
LOCATION: Borama  POST TYPE: National
Child Safeguarding:  

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

To contribute to Save the Children’s capacity to meet its drought response, integrated Lifesaving Assistance for drought and conflict-affected populations and child survival objectives in Somaliland, Through the provision of quality water and sanitation programs in emergencies. The role will specifically address emergency water and sanitation, temporary construction or rehabilitation needs through assessment, programme design, management, capacity building and evaluation.

The role exists to: assist in implementing direct emergency hygiene promotion and sanitation for WASH Programe, build capacities of hygiene promotors, volunteers; and support hygiene promotion activities for Save the Children’s core programme sectors of health, education, FSL, child protection and hunger reduction where required to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity in communities experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Field Manager

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4 regions in Somalia with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately GBP 30 million each year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: WASH project assistant, interns

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Precise objectives will vary between assignments. The core areas that the position holder will be expected to deliver on are as follows:
  • To manage community outreach activities and guarantee the efficient and effective sensitization, mobilization and participation of the communities targeted for Thani project.
  • Working closely with the Water and Sanitation Engineering team to mobilize communities to support the construction and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities such as water points, latrines and bathing areas. Working closely with the health, nutrition, FSL, protection and education teams to integrate
  • hygiene promotion programming across the sectors.
  • Prepare work plans in particular with focusing water and sanitation needs of the target population.
  • Help implement the plan of action for water and sanitation schemes according to the guidelines and schedules.
  • Arrange, conduct surveys and need assessments, as and when required for the on-going program or future project proposals;
  • Identify need of water, establish and maintain contacts with the communities, water committees, Implementing partners, line Govt. departments,
  • Arrange and facilitate meetings and seminars with communities. Organize Hygiene promotion activities through effective media;
  • Keep detailed up to date records for the project activities and water, latrine sites as per the instructions and formats provided by the Project Manager.
  • With the Engineer, ensure that latrines are being implemented in accordance with the objectives of the project.
  • Keep the Project Manager updated with regard to the security situation in the project implementation area and provide advice as to how to manage our presence in this environment.
  • Perform and document regular monitoring of all project sites; planned, on-going and completed. Other duties as assigned.

General statements of responsibility

  • Perform other related tasks as requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
  • Comply with all Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, fraud, whistle blowing, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
  • Account for SCI’s assets and interests and safeguard from loss arising from fraud, waste, weak administration or poor value for money
  • Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance the Child Protection Policy.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability:

  • Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
  • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

  • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
  • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

  • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
  • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity:
  • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • A suitable educational qualification in community health, public health, nursing, social science.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with INGOs in implementing and coordinating hygiene promotion activities, including programme design, implementation and evaluation.
  • Ability to write clear, well-argued assessment and project reports, Monitoring and evaluation skills including knowledge on KAP surveys
  • Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation Excellent communication
  • skills
  • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
  • Commitment to the aims and principles of SCUK. In particular, a good understanding of the SCUK mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
  • Computer literate
  • A moderate level of written and spoken English and good communication skills in Somali Desirable:
  • Experience of and ability to represent SCI work in external meetings.
  • Experience of community mobilizations, distributions and hygiene promotion Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
  • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible, working away from home, and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
  • A moderate level of written and spoken English and good communication skills in Somali

CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY:

  • Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
  • This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the
  • promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards, which all staff members must adhere to.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Because Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

How to apply :

Interested candidates are required to apply through the below link:

External: https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=200003XM&lang=en

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

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