WASH Project Coordinator

The WaSH Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of WaSH services, with a focus on providing humanitarian assistance to refugees affected by the Syrian conflict. The purpose of this position is to provide overall leadership and management for a WaSH project that aims to contribute to effective and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene practices, through engagement the beneficiaries provide an enabling environment that promotes improved living conditions to vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian refugee communities.

• Ensure the implementation of project activities in the field office defined by the Program Manager PM in coordination with staff attached with respective projects. 
• Organize internal and external forums for discussion at the field level on project performance and ensure coordination with stakeholders.
• Create smooth working environment in all levels of the project area.
• Liaise with concerned authorities and ensure the program strategy, objectives and activities are understood and agreed and appropriate communication channel is in place.
• Organize regularly evaluation meetings of team members.
• Coordination with the Program Manager to prepare proposals and follow up on available funding opportunities.
• Working on archiving all reports, projects and contracts.
• Organize monthly meetings with the team and report the outcome to PM.
• Ensure that lessons and best practices derived through implementation of project are well articulated and documented.
• Coordinate with the relevant sectors and agencies in implementing wash activities at district and community level to identify areas and staffs for capacity building.
• Be directly responsible for the technical guidance, management and implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) project.
• Effectively manage the WaSH project using appropriate tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the expected quality.
• Ensure that minimum standards of technical quality are adhered to in all activities and interventions, which are technically appropriate, suitable for the given emergency stage, realistic and on budget.
• Develop productive working relationships with Non-Governmental institutions and other project partners.
• Establishing linkage with community leaders and representatives.
• Participate in the relevant meetings and other related forum at district or governorate level.
• Conduct regular meetings with other project staffs to discuss and document lessons learned
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on an on-going basis, and adapt to a shift or change in priorities, including the ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Compile the weekly and monthly statistics and activity report and submit to PM.
• Provide written feedback when and if there is need to alter the project as appropriate to maximize impact.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to the project team to implement the activities;
• Deploy and monitor staff to achieve the project’s planned outcomes effectively and transparently.
• Monitor activities to ensure their accurate and timely implementation, as well as constant review and improvement.

Training and Capacity Building:

1. Attend all trainings planned and evaluate these trainings.
2. Suggest any topic for future trainings based on the needed skill or knowledge.

General Policies:

1. Follow the general policies, code of conduct, Child Safeguarding policy.
2. Adhere to the PSEA policy.
3. Abide by the values and principles of all policies set by the organization.
4. Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Reports to: WASH Program Manager

A Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline such as business management, engineering or equivalent experience (Master degree is desirable).

At least 3 years of previous experience as WaSH Officer or coordinator or related field.

Previous work in NGOs will be an asset.

• Management skills and experience.
• Evidence of project cycle management experience, including strategic planning, budgeting, reporting.
• Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
• Good interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under stress in emergency and other situations.

• Strong analytical skills, solid reporting methods.
• Solid commend of fluent English spoken and written is a must.

• Committed to equality and social inclusion.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• High confidentiality, respect, and non-discrimination attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team player, flexible, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
• High level of planning and organizing (ability to meet deadlines).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Willingness to learn new skills and/or approaches.
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility.

SAWA Group has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. All staff are required to adhere to the PSEA Policy (during work hours and outside work hours).