Water Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator - Zahle

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children Lebanon is implementing large and varied programs to meet the needs of the refugees and host communities in Lebanon. The WASH Coordinator will oversee the strategic direction & objectives of the WASH approach in Bekaa in coordination with the WASH program manager. The WASH Coordinator will be responsible for the design and follow up of the WASH interventions. Furthermore, she/he supports the assessment, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of current and future WASH programs in Bekaa, as well as liaising with external stakeholders (Partners, Donors, and local authorities) and representing SCI in the relevant working groups & coordination meetings. He/she will ensure the technical relevance of WASH interventions according to SCI Country Strategic Plan. The WASH Coordinator will be expected to present SCI at a regional and national level. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all SCI WASH activities in the relevant geographic areas are done in accordance with Save the Children’s policies and applicable standards. The WASH Coordinator will ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 

Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Shelter & WASH Program Manager               

Staff reporting to this post: Three WASH Officers

Budget Responsibilities: To be determined as per Country Scheme of Delegation

Role Dimensions: Accountable for Budget Management including forecasting and expenditure as per Budget Phasing & Forecast, local partner management, providing expertise, assertive and efficient inputs, internal and external representation, team management and capacity building.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project Management

• Prepare regular work plans in line with the implementation plan and ensure timely implementation of activities in line with the plans (Including beneficiary registration, trainings, data collection and distributions).
• Manage and oversee the development, implementation and quality of the WASH projects.
• Ensure consistency in methodology and quality of implementation.
• Coordinate the WASH activities between hygiene promotion, technical and water and sanitation team through movement plan, work plan, meetings and fieldwork.
• Ensure integration of WASH programs with other SCI sectors.
• Ensure proper monitoring of the quality of implementation through regular field visits and quality benchmark assessment.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and followed by the WASH team
• Monitor budget/expenditure based on the implementation plans; and analyses budget-versus-actual (BVA) reports to assess any discrepancies and ensure timely expenditure.
• In close coordination with the M&E department, analyze information to select intervention sites; and analyze and evaluate monitoring data to understand impact of projects and identify lessons learned for future programming.
• Liaise on a regular basis with finance, logistics, HR and administration to guarantee the smooth running of programs.
• Develop and improve procedures for the implementation of the WASH programme in accordance with SCI principles & standards (drafting MoUs, SoPs and ToRs).
• Design adapted WASH solutions for the different areas of and types of intervention, taking into account the National WASH strategy standards, Lebanese standards, special and protection needs.
• Participate in new project preparation and methodologies, through budget, log frame drafting and available WASH national and international assessments.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of Wash related documents and ensure that the WASH database is updated with all WASH activities info and data
• Ensure that the WASH activities (Covid19 response, Community Support Project, Distribution of NFI’s, WASH Services within IS’s, Water Trucking, Desludging, IS’s Site Improvement, Hygiene Promotion  etc…) defined in the WASH team’s work plan are taking place on due time and according to SCI standards and programme guidelines
• Ensure that mapping of areas, shortlisting of neighbourhoods and properties, and beneficiary’s identification and selection for WASH are consistent with programme guidelines
• Contribute to protection needs, trends identification, and ensure adequate response in line with National WASH Strategies
• Supervise assessments and beneficiary identification. Liaise with refugee communities and ensure adequate information, communication, sensitization, mobilization and feedback collection.
• In coordination with the WASH Program Manager, ensure close coordination with the local stakeholders including municipalities, MoSA and local actors.
• Contribute to donor reports and ensure that internal reporting is of quality and following Save the Children processes.
• Produce timely reports for internal and external use.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes for activities (If needed)

Team management and capacity building

• Manage the performance of relevant WASH staff, set objectives, monitor work plans, and provide constructive feedback on a regular basis.
• Identify staffing needs and participate in the recruitment processes for WASH staff when required
• Take accountability of own and team’s performance and development following SCI Develop to Perform guidelines
• Provide WASH staff with capacity building trainings as per performance management and needs assessments
• Ensure that the team follow weekly work plans and develop weekly reports
• Ensure that all WASH staff are complying with code of conduct, Child Safeguarding, and other SCI policies.

Partnerships management

• Ensure capacity building of local partners implementing WASH interventions.
• Responsible for partnership management to ensure programme delivery.
• Support in the completion of partner assessments and work closely with partners on development of proposals and budgets for their sub-award agreements.
• Provide continuous programme management and facilitate technical support to partners to ensure timely quality programming.
• Work with HR/Finance/Logs teams to ensure partners are receiving adequate support from support sections

External relationships/Representation

• Represent Save the Children in WASH sectors working group meetings and other sector coordination forums in Lebanon.
• Coordinate with the local authorities and other agencies.
• Contribute to development of advocacy messages and materials in conjunction with SC PAC unit.

General

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Help be responsible for the security of all staff. Ensure that the security, health and wellbeing of staff are ensured and staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect SC’s principles of equity and fairness.
• Perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Construction, Urban Planning, or other built environment related field. Master degree is a plus.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 2 Years of previous experience in similar position.
• Minimum 3 years of various experience in WASH sector.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with NGO’s in an emergency /humanitarian or development context.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of line management.
• Familiar with the humanitarian sector, donors, technical aspects of humanitarian shielding, sphere standards, distribution and humanitarian principles.
• Familiar with the survey & reporting tools & platform (WAP. HCMT)
• Familiar with liaising with NGO’s and UN bodies.
• Proficiency in AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Good time management and organizations skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English language.
• Strength in interpersonal, communication, presentation skills and team work.
• Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment.
• Strong IT/database management skills.
• Experience in using and training staff on ODK or similar survey tools.
• Previous Experience in construction & WASH activities: tendering, contracting, construction monitoring etc…

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.