WASH Specialist-Kabul

Date Posted: Dec 18, 2023

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Location:

Kabul - Afghanistan
Company:

ActionAid Afghanistan
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:
Vacancy number:

WASH Specialist - Kabul - 1009
Experience:

3 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Dec 26, 2023

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Job Description

ActionAid is a non-governmental & non-profit international organization working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

ActionAid started its activities in Afghanistan in 2002 and was registered in Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan as non-governmental international organization “INGO”.

ActionAid-Afghanistan committed itself a long-term work with poor and excluded sections of the society through the Human Rights Based Development Approach, WASH, and livelihood programs in multiple provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, WASH specialist is responsible for leading in the design, implementation and monitoring of food Security and Livelihood project focusing on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program interventions within the AAA Province region. The purpose of the position is to support the improvement of access to sustainable WASH services and overall wellbeing of communities. In carrying out his/her work, the WASH specialist interacts with other technical specialists in the organizations and communities across the region.

In coordination with the Program Manager, the WASH Specialist will Provide technical support to the Program team and partner at the province level.
Conduct technical assessments and data analysis of WASH services.
Plan and organize capacity building programs for community water management and water quality.
surveillance and response planning, sanitation, and hygiene promotion
Work with PC to design and implementation of WASH related activities within AAA
Ensure program efficiency and delivery, in particular referring to cost effective and innovative solutions to accelerate trend of access with analysis of potential and sector environment.
Develop Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and tender documents when necessary for rehabilitation of WASH Facilities
Supervise the engineering work related to WASH projects.
Provide technical expertise related to the planned WASH programs works carried out by projects.
Ensure that expenditures and budgets are well monitored, and activities are implemented and completed within budget and schedule.
Ensure that all WASH program is within the acceptable sector and country standards.
Ensure critical gaps in information, knowledge and understanding relating to water supply, water safety, water resource management and sanitation and hygiene promotion are recognized and addressed by stakeholders in the AAA programs and partners.
Draw a capacity building plan and build capacity of AAA staff and partner on Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH) projects.
Develop technical resources (e.g., standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals) to guide AAA’s WASH Project interventions, drawing from international best practices, along with field specific observations.
Participate and represent AAA in WASH sector meetings.
Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to conduct project monitoring and evaluation of the projects.
Document and manage the resources generated from WASH projects monitoring and evaluation for improving future program quality.
Write WASH reports and submit them to the Program manager.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the organization

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in civil, Mechanical engineering, Geological Engineering or any other

relevant discipline.

3 years’ experience in WASH infrastructure project (tender procedure, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, evaluation, and monitoring) and good understanding of current WASH sector trends and indicators.
Experience working with donors and understand donor requirements and how to meet them.
A project management background with the ability to implement projects within budget and time frame.
Practical experience in managing WASH projects.
Understanding of other disciplines like Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication from site activities point of view.
Knowledge and understanding of WASH best practices, monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures.

Experience in supporting programme staff and partners to work with communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.

Computer literate (MS Office) and proficiency on engineering software (Auto CAD) an asset

OTHER INFORMATION

Ability to work long and odd hours, including weekends.
Confidentiality
Honesty
High levels of integrity

Negotiation and influence skills.
Strong analytical, research and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and
facilitation skills.
Independent, self-starter and creative
Ability to work under minimum or no supervision
Must be a team player and ready to work in and contribute to team building environment
Team builder, appreciates cultural diversity and inclusion, safeguarding/ protection issues etc
Computer literate with good presentation skills

Skills Required

computer skills

Submission Guideline:

f you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to jobs.kabul@actionaid.org up to December 26 2023. Please clearly indicate WASH Specialist - Kabul - 1009 in the subject of your email, otherwise your application will not be considered.

ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity.

Note: this is a re-advertisement vacancy. Previous candidates where already attended the first-round test & interview will not be considered.

Submission Email:

jobs.kabul@actionaid.org

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