With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Job Description and Requirements

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Position Title: WASH Project Manager

Job Propose:

The Project Manager position has been created to lead the implementation of latrine construction project in Azraq refugee’s camp. of this position is to oversee and ensure quality of the implementation of a WASH project in Syria crisis response and to coordinate WASH related aspects with internal and external stakeholders. The project aims at ensuring the continuity and safety from risks of infection of essential WASH services for the population groups most exposed and vulnerable by building private latrines. 

MAJOR RESPONIBILITIES

People/Team Management 

Overall management of teams , Engineers, assistant to engineers and IBVs 

Ensure that project goals, indicators and activities are implemented on time, within scope and budget Prepare detailed implementation and other plans with Project Manager (e.g. field-level human recourse planning, risk mapping, schedule, quality control) Organize administrative and financial matters related to project activities Conduct regular meeting with the field WASH team and supervise them for efficient implementation Conduct regular monitoring site visits Monitor and evaluate on-going activities and report on unmet needs and gaps Prepare monthly financial plans related to the project Ensure that project payments are made and overseen in a timely manner Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Management of the Cash for Work (CfW) team. 

Project Related Operational Tasks 

Monitoring of expenditures and procurement plan required for the project  

Coordinate with the WASH Technical Advisor together with to ensure quality of implementation Implementation of WASH activities will be well coordinated with external partners in the target sites with support of the Technical advisor Actively participate in sector coordination meetings if requested to coordinate and supervise the activities in the field Represent WV activities regarding the project as requested 

Ensure internal and donor reporting

Undertake camp coordination liaison functions for WVJ interventions in the camp 

Others 

Perform other relevant tasks as assigned upon request of Project Manager 

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE 

Required Professional Experience 

Experience/expertise of WASH/ livelihood and Cash for work in Camps  Minimum 3 years of experience in working in ideally in relief and/or post-conflict settings in reputable institution, national or international NGO.  Experience in leading team structure Experience in Budget Management  Proved background in policy level work and advocacy. Strong background in Livelihoods in Jordan and ability to understand, explain livelihood assessment tools.  Experience in working in partnerships – partner management (budget, project planning)  Good working experience and familiarity with core principles of children rights, child protection as well as Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct is an advantage.  Working knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle management.  Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail in the development of written documents.  Ability to work effectively under pressure  Organization, planning, and time management skills  Detailed oriented and able to verify data quality  High level communications skills  Ability to build positive relationships in a cross cultural environment  Computer literate, with knowledge and hands on skills with email and in MS Office Word and Excel.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification 
 

Bachelor’s degree preferred in WASH, Engineering, Management or related fields 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications 

Familiar with core principles of Children Rights, Child Protection, Participation, Do No Harm, Sphere Standard Knowledge of and adherence to the Child Protection Standards, Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct Experience of field operations in refugee camp for WASH project (latrine construction and rehabilitation) PMP background Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina Excellent communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships Ability to foster a good team spirit  Ability to transmit information correctly with accountability and maintain confidentiality Excellent organizational skills Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines   Experience and ability to work in a busy office  environment that often demands high levels of concentration Experience with Power Point and Project Management software is an asset 

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement 
50% to Azraq camp 

Language Requirements 

Arabic and English 

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted