Team Leader - WASH at DRC, Khokha, Yemen

Deadline: 31 August 2019

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Team Leader – WASH in Khokha, Yemen. The duration of this post is 12 months.

The Team Leader – WASH will ensure the proper implementation of all WASH and Shelter/WASH programs in the west coast and work with government authorities, local government institutions, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and local communities in order to ensure the smooth execution of project activities.

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Team Leader – WASH will perform the following functions:

Ensure the buy-in and participation of local communities in project activities.
Capacitate and manage project staff and field operations in various governorates.
Oversee the design and implementation of baseline and KAP surveys and other data collection activities.
Work closely with WASH and Shelter teams for the implementation of Shelter/CCCM /WASH activities and provide them with technical instructions on works, implementation and compliance.
Review BoQs and procure technical services in line with DRC contracting procedures.
Monitor/supervise technical interventions to ensure they are implemented according to agreed standards and within budget / take appropriate remedial action if/when these standards are not being met.
Support Project officers and assistant in implementing Shelter and WASH projects’ strategy, meeting the objectives and ensure quality implementation of the field activities in compliance with DRC and donor regulations; continuously support effective monitoring, evaluation and learning processes.
Identify and prepare ToRs and contracts for technical consultants, as needed.
With the QA team, develop and implement mechanisms to monitor projects performance, in consultation with local stakeholders, against work plans and project targets.
Participate in coordination meetings and share information with external stakeholders as appropriate.
Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, as needed, and attend DRC regular meetings.
Ensure staff compliance with DRC’s Code of Conduct and humanitarian accountability requirements.
Liaise regularly with WASH AND SHELTER/WASH partners and represent DRC in WASH AND SHELTER/WASH cluster and partners’ meetings.
Proactively ensure identification of new areas of intervention and identification of upcoming needs.
Support the set-up of information management systems at the sites, including the collection and provision of data and the transparent sharing of the information with relevant stakeholders.
To provide technical assistance, coaching and counselling on WASH and Shelter interventions in the designated area of operations and across program.
Perform any other duties assigned by the WASH Manager to advance DRC’s work.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

Bachelor/Degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum 3 years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to IDPs.
Proven skills in building relationships with stakeholders at the community, local, and national levels.
Good conceptual understanding of gender, protection, and human rights.
Excellent representation, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Strong team spirit and ability to work comfortably in multi-cultural contexts.
Good skills with basic software, such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of field specific software, such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Ability to write reports and situational briefings in English.
Ability to spend extended periods of time in field conditions.
Ability to come up with innovative solutions to unexpected and challenging problems.
Fluency in Arabic is a required.
Fluency in English is a required.
Nationality of Ethiopia.