Wash Coordinator

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder is primarily responsible to lead and implement the WASH development as well as humanitarian component of the integrated WASH, Health and Nutrition project in the Program Area and to insure the linkage to the Country WASH Program at the project level. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of results in line with pre-agreed project plans and objectives and oversees Project implementation at all stages throughout the project cycle. Given that a significant amount of the project thematic activities are done in partnership with key government sector offices, s/he will have also a key aspect of the role is nurturing, developing and facilitating the achievement of results.

Dimensions of the Role

The post holder will have overall responsibility for the planning, management, operation, coordination and regular monitoring of the project to ensure smooth and fast implementation of WASH project activities, including redesigning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and manage the budget at the Project level

The post holder is responsible for project design, Planning, Implementation, Construction Supervision and Contract Administration, monitoring, working with community and local government, and reporting while ensuring quality Project delivery to the overall WASH program and Infrastructure activities. She/he ensures integration as well as smooth teamwork within and across other project staffs that have similar mission to the project for achieving the project goal. Key components of the position also include working with other regional actors, (like NGOs, UN Agencies, etc) regional advocacy and networking, project level thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centred and women focus community development. The position holder is also expected to Prepare and develop any form of project work plans in consultation with the health and nutrition coordinator and other appropriate stakeholders in project targeted areas.

• The post holder will have overall responsibility for the planning, management, operation, coordination and regular monitoring of the project to ensure smooth and fast implementation of WASH project activities, including redesigning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and manage the budget at the Project level.
• The post holder will have responsibility ensure the quality program delivery of the feasibility study, detail design, BOQ, contract management, regular monitoring, construction supervision, quality control, and report preparations of water and sanitation facilities.
• Facilitate and lead the district stakeholder for Implementation and integration of WASH and health and nutrition project.
• Ensure record any documentation about the project history for learning, and reporting
  • She/he will ensure a smooth working environment and teamwork within Plan International Ethiopia the respective field staff sand across the WASH, health and nutrition partners;

    Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Project design, implementation and reporting

    • Management of the BHA Multi-Sector Project WASH specific activities and budget.
    • Responsible for project design, overseeing implementation and monitoring while ensuring quality program delivery of the overall WASH country program activities.
    • Zonal and regional advocacy and networking, strategic thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child-centered community development.
    • Nurturing, developing and facilitating the achievement of results.
    • Implement the specific project and programme thematic initiatives pertaining to Tigray program area in line with different components within the country strategy as well as in support of overall country programme goals and objectives.
    • Provide any requested technical support, assistance and follow up to the program area WASH initiatives in tandem with other field based staffs and program managers to ensure the quality of program delivery in an efficient way and manner which will collectively address the real needs of Children, Adolescents and Women in need.
    • Prepare quarterly project and program updates and reports (both financial and narrative reports) in consultation with concerned bodies to be incorporated into the general project as well as country Program quarterly reports.
    • Develop proactive and constructive collaboration with different departments within PIE for a consorted and team driven effort towards fulfilling the vision, missions and impact areas of the organization.
    • Develop partnerships with individuals, groups and organizations and networks whose support are essential to the achievement of PIE’s organizational objectives, and strengthen their capacity through appropriate training and experience sharing initiatives.

      Team Management, Safety and Security

      • Mentor, coach and technical support to the officers, assistants and community development facilitators in the execution of their duties.
      • Ensure teamwork spirit and staff have daily, weekly and monthly work plans.
      • Manage performance review of direct reporting staff.
      • Identify staff development gaps, and address them in consultation with the HR and OD Department.
      • Ensure staff adhere core values of the organization in their day-to-day business activities.
      • Ensure staff safety and security in the implementation of project activities, and act as focal point in WASH team.
      • Ensure teamwork and integration of WASH activities with Health and Nutrition and Child Protection activities.

        Policy engagement and networking

        • THE Post holder serve as a principal representative to WASH thematic networks and clusters in the project areas that has relevance to the project implementation when he delegated by his line manager, to create collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and to influence policy that maximizes the impact of the project.
        • Establish links and good relationships with relevant district government authorities, UN organizations, NGOs, academic and research institutions and the media, in the area of water, sanitation and hygiene to draw information and knowledge for project efficiency and effectiveness.
        • Makes follow up and proper documentation and share of district government information, strategies with respect to water sanitation and hygiene.

          Partnership development and strengthening

          • Periodically collect project related and relevant information about other organizations working within the target districts to gain institutional knowledge of the environment.