ACF, an International NGO operating in Lebanon since 2006, is looking for a WaSH Field Supervisor.
The position is pending availibility of fundings: the recruitment will be finalized only if/when funds will be made available.
ACF offers a competitive salary package, a respectful and motivating working environment, trainings and promotion opportunities and is commited to core humanitarian values. Please visit : http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en for more information on the organisation.
ACF is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To assume responsibility for the daily technical planning, supervision, monitoring and reporting of the WASH project in Aarsal.
To provide leadership to field team.
To support the Aarsal Project Manager to ensure proper coordination with community and municipalities.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND TASKS
Objective 1: Supervision of WASH related activities
Provide technical input and advice in emergency response water and sanitation activities, waste management and hygiene promotion
Support the Project Manager to define the work plan. Direct and support the field staff to implement the work plan
Monitor the implementation of all project activities. these include distribution of equipment, water trucking and desludging and HP )
Ensure the work is properly done and the resources are used wisely
Coordinate with the field team, the municipality focal point and the Project Manager
Ensure that the project activities are introduced and coordinated at the municipality level
Support the development and maintenance of external relations particularly with beneficiaries, municipality staff, donors and other NGOs
Be aware of the security for the staff, ACF premises and equipment, and report any relevant incidents to the Project Manager. Be prepared to adjust project implementation to mitigate security risks when required
Objective 2: Team management
Supervise the staff under his/her supervision to ensure they are working effectively and to the best of their capacity
Participate in staff training, helping to build technical capacity of staff and volunteers in the area of WASH
Mentor and coach colleagues and team members, building their capacity to obtain high quality results and impacts.
Support the relations with other ACF staff particularly the support staff and M&E staff from Zahle Base and Beirut Country Office
Helps to develop and execute context-specific solutions to improve collaboration, coordination and performance of the ACF staff and volunteers.
Objective 3: Reporting.
Report the progress of the work to the Project Manager.
Report possible problems or delays during the activities to the Project Manager. This should be done as soon as possible to prevent the problems or delays becoming critical and to allow mitigation measures to be implemented quickly.
Report the use of all reseources and possible improvements to that use.
Implement dData collection regarding the project and beneficiaries.
Objective 4: Other WaSH related activities
Participate in the conducting of assessments, surveys and monitoring of the project as and when requested.
Participate to the distribution of water and sanitation items if requested by the Project Manager.
Support the field teams during construction and other activities.
Due to the emergency context, the Field supervisor may be requested to participate to any other nutrition, mental health and care practices activities who could be identify according to the beneficiaries needs and the humanitarian situation
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Experience in a similar position required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
Computer skills (Microsoft Office suite including access)
Fluent Arabic, Good English level (written, reading and writing)
Team leadership, reporting capacity, organised and rigorous, availability/learning capacity
Ability to work in a team, interpersonal qualities and diplomacy, flexible with respect to job priority
Ability ot prioritise a large workload for self and the team –
Agrees with the principles and objectives of ACF.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please send your CV and Cover letter by email, and please mention "Aarsal Sup 2" in the title. Due to the high number of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted for other suitable positions within ACF.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Bachelor's degree in environmental field, water related studies or Civil Engineering with WaSH experience or related discipline.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No