SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty-five countries, SI's teams – more than 2400 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting culture.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

Main Objective:

The Deputy Program Manager will provide support in defining and monitoring projects WASH.  

He/she will provide regular reports on the progress of activities WASH to the program manager.

He/she will coordinate the teams and activities in the absence of the program manager.

The Deputy Program Manager WASH will participate in the drafting of reports for donors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deputy Program Manager WASH will be required to:

Assessment and design of projects

• Partake in the identification of new areas for intervention.
• Partake in the design and gauging of financial, human and logistical programs.
• Partake in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics.
• Regularly monitor activity indicators, program results in WASH and contextual monitoring.
• Lead and guide the WASH Technical team is preparing designs and BoQs for WASH interventions.

Implementation and monitoring of activities

• Plan activities/projects in WASH in collaboration with the operational teams.
• Oversee the implementation of project activities to ensure meeting of deadlines and following technical specifications. Ensure following all mission SOPs in implementing activities
• Regularly visit the activity sites, recommending to the Project manager any need for program adjustment.
• Support the project manager and/or the team leaders with the assessment of human needs, logistical and financial resources needed at different stages of the activities/projects.
• Identify any risks and constraints related to the WASH activity/project and propose alternate strategies to the program manager.
• Ensure that the safety of persons and equipment at intervention/project sites is guaranteed.
• Inform the program manager about all the logistical and financial requirements needed/identified.
• Partake in the updating of tools for monitoring financial, logistical and operational programs as requested by the program manager.

Team management

• Partake in the recruitment of national technical staff in WASH department.
• Organise weekly meetings with program teams.
• Supervise and monitor potential conflicts within the teams and inform the program manager in the case of a problem.
• Identify and report any training needs for the teams to the program manager
• Assist with the implementation of training.
• Partake in the assessment of team performance.
• Monitor teams to ensure that they are adhering to health and safety regulations.

Reporting/communication/representation

• Partake in the drafting of administrative documents to be signed jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners.
• Immediately report any problems or information that could affect the projects/activities or the security of the teams to the program manager.
• Ensure the collection and compilation of information about the progress of projects/activities from the team leaders and/or activity officers.
• Write regular reports on the progress of projects activities using tools provided by SI and according to SOPs and share them regularly with the program manager.
• Partake in the drafting of reports and schedules/appendices related to the activities/projects for reports and/or sponsors.
• Represent SI in collaboration with the program manager and projects/activities to the relevant bodies: local authorities, Clusters ..

Education & Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelors Degree in preferrably, Geology/Hydrogeology or in Civil Engineering.

2. Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in an NGO/INGO with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity or in a similar role is highly preferred.

3. Proficiency in using designs softwares like AUTOCAD, WATERGEM, EPANET.

4. Proficiency in MS office.

5. Strong leadership skills and team management skills.

6. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.

7. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Dari and Pashto.

8. Able to adjust to different environment.

9. Ability to work under pressure.

10. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Hydrogeology; borehole drilling, test pumping etc.

Dear Applicant,

Solidarites International never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. 

Please note that:

• SI is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.
• Only the HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.
• Only short-listed candidates whose application meets the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
• SI has the right to contact and verify each candidate's educational credentials and employment history described in his/her CV with the concerned organization. Any information received from your concerned organization will be dealt with due diligence and according to the SI Confidentiality Policy.
• Do not attach other documents like work certificates, educational and other documents at this stage. These will be requested if you are called for an interview.

To apply for this vacancy, please submit your CV and Cover Letter in single PDF or MS Word Format in the given email address (recruitment@solidarites-afghanistan.org) and also submit your application form by using the following link.

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