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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.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, please visit DRC.