Sector Lead Expert WASH in Karitas Ukrayini, Mizhnarodniy Blagodiyniy Fond

The international charity fund Caritas of Ukraine is looking for a Sector Lead Expert WASH

Main duties:

Leadership and management WASH is a direction in the project

• Ensures overall management and coordination of the implementation of the WASH component of the project in accordance with the project documentation, Caritas Ukraine standards, donor requirements and Ukrainian legislation.
• Ensures a complementary approach to the implementation of the multisectoral project.
• Works in close coordination with the WASH Program Manager in order to ensure compliance of interventions with the program strategy and methodological approaches.
• Acts as a sectoral WASH leader, responsible for the integrity, logic, quality and consistency of all WASH activities in the project.
• Works under dual reporting: to the National Project Manager – at the project level; to the WASH Program Manager - at the program level, ensuring the implementation of program activities in accordance with the approved program strategy, SOPs and program approaches.

Planning and support of the project cycle (WASH)

• Participates in the development and updating of project documentation with a focus on the WASH direction (logic of interventions, indicators, risks, sustainability).
• Coordinates the involvement of local Caritas organizations in the planning and detailing of WASH activities taking into account the context and capacities.
• Accompanies the WASH component at all stages of the project cycle: launch, implementation, adjustment, completion and reporting.

Control of implementation, quality and results

• Responsible for monitoring compliance schedules, plans and progress of implementation of WASH activities based on quantitative, qualitative and financial indicators provided by local organizations.
• Ensures risk management of WASH activities (technical, operational, managerial) and initiates corrective actions in coordination with the project and program team.

Coordination of teams and internal interaction

• Ensures support for the internal and external communication system of the project: coordination between project specialists, technical advisors, MEAL, finance, procurement and other structural units.
• Participates in forming the composition of the WASH team at the national level; at the local level - provides a professional assessment of candidates for the leadership of local organizations.
• Plans and supports specialized training and team activities for WASH teams within the project.
• Provides a comprehensive approach to monitoring implementation and decision-making with the involvement of local teams and specialized project specialists.

Reporting and interaction with by donors

• Coordinates the preparation of descriptive reports on the WASH component, ensures their consistency with the general project reporting.
• Works in texisting coordination with the National Project Manager regarding communication with donors and partner organizations on WASH issues.
• Ensures timely information of the project management on the status of implementation of the WASH area in accordance with internal procedures.
• Participates in the preparation of reports at the request of the project management.

Field visits and support implementation

• Performs regular field visits to locations of implementation of WASH activities with the aim of: monitoring implementation; participation in key events; accompanying representatives of donors and partners.
• Provides feedback between the field level and strategic management of the WASH area.

Requirements:

• Higher education in the field of management or related industries.
• Additional education or certification in the field of project management, humanitarian aid - will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years of work experience in the field of infrastructure projects, humanitarian or development programs; experience in the field of WASH will be an advantage.
• Has an understanding of key aspects of project activities, in particular:
  • principles of planning, implementation and control of interventions in a humanitarian and early recovery context;
  • project life cycle, logic of results, indicators, risk management and ensuring sustainability;
  • approaches to quality management, risks and complementarity of activities in multisectoral projects;
  • principles of operation and maintenance (O&M – operation & maintenance) of infrastructure and factors affecting the long-term functionality of systems.

Necessary knowledge and professional skills:

• Project planning, coordination and control of the implementation of activities.
• Analysis of progress based on quantitative, qualitative and financial data.
• Preparation of descriptive and analytical reporting.
• Coordination of the work of teams in a matrix structure (program/project/local organizations).
• Confidence of working meetings, including with partners and donors.
• Fluency in the Ukrainian language; English - level not lower than B2 (oral and written) for work with donors, reporting and internal coordination.

Personal qualities and skills:

• Sectoral leadership and responsibility for achievements results.
• Systemic thinking and ability to work effectively with complex tasks.
• Strong communication skills, ability to coordinate different roles and interests.
• Ability to make informed decisions in conditions of uncertainty and change.
• Orientation on teamwork, support of local teams and development of their capabilities.

We offer:

• Official employment.
• Competitive salary level.
• Resources required to complete assigned tasks.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Opportunity to be part of a team of a large network of charitable organizations.

We offer more than just a job: with us you have the opportunity to develop and contribute to qualitative changes in society!

Caritas of Ukraine strives to create and maintain an environment that promotes the basic value of human dignity and prevents harassment, abuse and exploitation of its employees, partners and beneficiaries.

A candidate for this position should familiarize themselves with the policies and procedures Security System and Employee Code of Conduct.

Policies and procedures can be found on our website: https://caritas.ua/sfg/

We draw your attention to the fact that this vacancy involves a number of checks, including verification of references from previous employers and verification of criminal records. By responding to the vacancy, you confirm that you consent to the collection and processing of personal data.

If you have successful relevant experience and meet the requirements of the vacancy, please send your resume and cover letter to the email address: [email protected]

The deadline for reviewing your resume is from 1 to several weeks before the vacancy closes. Please note that for your resume to be considered, it is important that your experience, skills and motivation to join our team (specified in the motivation letter) match the job description.