Emergency Response Mechanism Project Manager - Wash

  Job Description     Overall Objective     The Wash Emergency Response   Mechanism Program Manager (ERM PM) will be responsible for the management and   implementation of initial emergency responses. The Wash ERM PM will work under the   supervision of the WASH Coordinator and the Shelter and Infrastructure   Coordinator based in Beirut Coordination and will be a part of the   coordination team.   The Wash ERM PM position’s major   objectives are to properly achieve the following global tasks:   4     Proper   implementation of all aspects of the wash emergency response mechanism (Full   project cycle approach); 4     Team   management of all operational staff within the project; 4     Enhanced   coordination with external stakeholders in link with referrals and follow up   of emergency response.     Tasks and Responsibilities     4     Programs: He/She will   ensure implementation and oversight of all wash ERM related activities. 4     Human Resources: He/She   will supervise the wash ERM team (PU-AMI employees and any day laborers). 4     Logistics and Administration:   He/She will oversee the logistic and administrative duties of the project(s)   under his/her responsibility. 4     Representation: Upon request   from his/her supervisors he/she will represent the organization to local   partners, authorities and stakeholders in relation to the scope of the ERM 4     Safety and Security: He/She   will assist in following safety and security rules on-base and will transmit   all safety and security information to his/her supervisor. 4     Strategy: He/She will   assist in developing new operations as needed.     Specific objectives and linked activities   1.     Information   collection and sharing 4     To produce   assessment reports according to developed formats 4     To train   and establish assessment teams 4     To proactively   coordinate and work with other actors on the ground 4     To ensure   proper communications schemes with the different levels of local authorities 4     To   constantly liaise and coordinate actions with the APCs of each operational   base (under the direct supervision of ERM Coordinator)     2.       Emergency response 4     To   implement disaster response with stock items available 4     To ensure   replenishment of stocks in link with the logistics department 4     To ensure   proper items distribution to disaster affected people based on established   criteria 4     To ensure   the design and implementation of appropriate technical solutions (WASH) for   acute needs identified 4     To   implement all monitoring and evaluation defined schemes (post intervention   impact survey) 4     To provide   with all the required sources of verification     3.     Operational   Team management 4     To  organize recruitment when needed and provide   training of the operational team 4     To follow   up the operational team according to the missions’ Standard Operating   Procedures (daily management, performance evaluation, holidays management) 4     To ensure   performance evaluation of the operational staff     4.     Internal   and external reporting 4     To provide   internal reporting on activities according to PU-AMI internal tools 4     To prepare   external reporting (with support from his/her supervisor)     5.     Financial   and Logistics Management 4     To   follow-up the financial aspects of the project (Budget Follow Up) 4     Management   of the cash forecast 4     In direct   link with the logistic department manage the ERM stocks and replenishments 4     To issue   and follow up procurements for the project needs 4     He/She   will communicate to the logistics department his/her needs in terms of   vehicles and communication equipment and materials for program   implementation.     6.     Institutional   Knowledge Building 4     To design   and write Activity Forms for all major operational aspects in direct   collaboration with his/her supervisor     7.     Ensure   safety and security of persons and property 4     He/She   will ensure that the safety and security plan is understood by the team under   his/her responsibility and that the safety and security rules are followed. 4     He/She   will help collect information on the safety and security of his/her region of   operations and send it to the ERM coordinator and Head of Mission regularly   or ad hoc in case of emergency. 4     He/She   will ensure that the project(s), methodology and selection criteria do not   endanger aid recipients, PU-AMI members or anyone else. He/She will   immediately alert the ERM coordinator and Head of Mission if teams or aid   recipients are in danger. 4     He/She   will ensure that his/her team members and any day laborers have the proper   safety equipment for their activities (for example, helmets, safety shoes,   protective vests, gloves, etc.).     Focus   on 2 priority activities related to the context of the mission   4     Organize trainings for the team (technical training, assessment, reporting) 4     Ensure that the new SOP and tools are mastered by the team and respected   Team management   Number of people to manage and their position (expatriate/local staff) 4     Direct   management: 2 local staff (supervisors) 4     Indirect   management: 9 local staff (field officers)         Required Profile   Required knowledge and skills   REQUIRED DESIRABLE TRAINING Degree in water   management /Humanitarian WASH technical aspects   Master in project   management – Bioforce Professional Experience 4     Humanitarian   4     International 4     Technical   Minimum 1 year of   experience in management of emergency WASH Projects X X         KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 4   Good   writing skills 4   Understanding   of project management 4   Good   understanding of an emergency context 4   Good   knowledge of a wash response in an emergency context 4   Good   knowledge of wash assessment in an emergency context   4   Understanding   of institutional donor (OFDA, ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) procedures Languages 4     French 4     English 4     Arabic     X X   X     Software 4     Pack   Office 4     Other (to   be specified)   X         Required Personal Characteristics (fitting into the team,   suitability for the job and assignment)   4 Ability to work independently and with a   sense of initiative and responsibility 4 Ability to organize and manage priorities 4 Ability to make proposals and find   solutions 4 Strong motivation for working in an   emergency context 4 Strong motivation to spend time on the   field 4 High stress and heavy workload tolerance 4 Diplomatic and open-minded 4 Good analytic ability 4 Ability to work and manage people in a   professional and mature manner 4 Ability to take into consideration the   local environment and its political, economic and historical aspects