Technical Advisor Water & Sanitation

                                                         Technical Advisor Water & Sanitation   Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is a non-profit, non-political and non religious humanitarian NGO. Its objective is to bring about a global response to the basic needs of populations suffering from acute humanitarian crisis and to allow them to recover their autonomy and dignity.   Today, PU-AMI is intervening in 21 countries in Africa, the Near East, Caucasus, Asia and the Caribbean to cover the needs of populations affected by conflict, natural disasters or economic crises.   PU-AMI in Lebanon has been implementing emergency and recovery projects in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, in Shelter Rehabilitation, Health and in Livelihood Recovery sectors.                 POSITION GENERAL INFORMATION   Position: Technical Advisor Component: WASH – Water & Sanitation Based in: Halba Akkar Starting date: 17.03.2014 Duration: 6 Months (extendable if funding secure)   Supervision Under the direct supervision of:       WASH Project Manager Under the indirect supervision of:   Project Implementation Coordinator Supervision of  :                                       WASH Supervisors, Field Officers and Field Workers    Under the overall supervision of:     Field Program Coordinator     OVERALL MISSION   General objective   Under the direct supervision of the WASH Program Manager, the WatSan Technical Advisor is responsible for the design of the Water Supply and Sanitation activities. He/she develop all the methodology of the field works (comprehensive Activity Forms with BoQ and design) and he/she is responsible for the capacity building and training of the Field Implementation team. The WatSan Technical Advisor position’s major objectives are to properly achieve the following global tasks: Design the methodology of all WatSan activities with detailed activity form including BoQ, design and contract; Develop any pedagogical and methodological tools adapted to the training and capacity building of the Field Implementation Team and Contracted Teams; Design and capitalisation of all aspects of the project in direct link with the WASH PM and WASH Coordinator.   Responsibilities and tasks   Activities design/Activity Form writing -       Take part in the technical assessment and design of all program activities based on TWiG and Humanitarian          standards; -       Share the methodology and technical design with the Field Implementation team members, beneficiaries and          contractors; -       Give an expertise and contribute to the improvement of activities through critics, analysis and suggestions.   Assessment, monitoring & evaluation of activities -       Assess regularly the WASH activities and make adjustments if any; -       Collect any relevant information from the communities and partners; -       Analyze and monitor the qualitative and quantitative results of the WASH activities.   Capacity building/tranfer of knowledge -       Day to day sharing of knowledge and experience with the full team trough office workshop or field practice events; -       Organize training sessions for the Team Leaders and Field Officers in link with the Wash Team Leader and WASH         Project Manager; -       Develop any pedagogical and methodological tools adapted to the local context.   Capitalization/Institutional knowledge Building   -       Ensure technical field coordination by being part of Technical working groups at field level or organizing bilateral          meetings; -       Develop comprehensive activity charts comprising detailed cost estimation, Autocad design and implementation          strategy; -       Identify appropriate technologies following the Emergency Humanitarian Standards and National Standards; -       Technical capitalization works for the whole mission in collaboration with the WASH Program Manager and WASH          Coordinator; -       Develop understanding of the Lebanon situation (beneficiaries, needs, political context, and strategy of          intervention…); -       Support to the definition of new program’s strategy and to proposal writing.   The tasks and responsabilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.         QUALIFICATIONS     Mandatory requirements   Language skills: Fluent in English (speaking/reading/writing) Education degree: Baccalaureate/University degree in hydraulic and/or water sciences Work experience: 2 years experience in a similar position (NGOs/private companies) in Water Supply & Sanitation fields Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, hydraulic softwares and GIS Other: -          High knowledge in Water Supply & Sanitation infrastructures and/or construction works and/or water resources             management -          Good pedagogical skills -          Good knowledge of Lebanon, willing to travel a lot locally and valid driving license   Assets Other  knowledge: -       Good skills in reports and contracts redaction -       Arabic and French (spoken) would be highly appreciated Interest: -       Strong motivation to help people in needs -       Understanding of the political situation in the area Transversal skills: -       Well organized -       Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience -       Ability to analyze and suggest improvement -       Ability to take initiative to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work -       Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself -       Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker -       Able to manage stress and pressure