This position is a senior management position in IMC Ethiopia. The position holder will oversee the IMC WASH project in West Arsi Zone and represent IMC Ethiopia at the Zonal level. The responsibilities include: Administration of personnel & finance, logistics and overseeing the WASH program implementations in the area.
The Field Office WASH Project Coordinator works under the direction of the Field Programs Operation Coordinator, and shares responsibility for overseeing the proper program management, technical and financial monitoring and successful implementation of IMC projects in the designated Zone and Woredas.
He/She will work directly with Sector Project Coordinators on a day-to-day basis to support and facilitate IMC’s humanitarian intervention. This position requires extensive experience and a proven track-record of coordinating and managing emergency response and recovery programs and as well possessing excellent relationship, representation, communications, planning, monitoring and teamwork skills.
Management of Program Implementation
Clearly aware of program’s implementation activities and expedite the same along with sector Project Coordinators
Ensure implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program, including hygiene education, and sanitation infrastructure construction and training of community and volunteers WASHCO. This includes providing direction, developing work plans in collaboration with staff, monitoring implementation and impact, supervising staff, and managing the program budget in coordination with the WASH technical Advisors/Coordinators.
Ensure timely completion of all logistics, financial and administrative matters in the field
Conduct regular staff evaluation , design and implement capacity improvement plan
Review/Assist in development of action plans and compare actual implementation of the planned WASH activities
Ensure the WASH program activities are implemented with-in the project period
Advise technical coordinators/officers on program quality, implementation and appropriateness of expenditures. Undertake a regular review of pipelines.
Oversee the proper spending of grants in line with donor regulations
Approve purchase requests, purchase orders and expenditures within the set IMC authorization limits
Ensure successful delivery of services and along with the Addis M and E officer, establish complaint feedback mechanism
Policy Compliance and Team Management
Ensure field staff are aware of all policies and procedures
Apply policies and procedures in a consistent manner
Advise staff regarding field staff failing to comply with policies and procedures
Play a leadership role and foster a positive working environment
Ensure mutual support within the team and contribute to teambuilding
Reporting and Communication
Compile monthly field office reports in a timely manner.
Communicate with the Sector Technical Managers at Addis level to ensure communication between the Zone and the Addis is flowing smoothlyy
Coordinate preparation of quarterly, final and other donor reports as needed.
Coordinate with other departments within the IMC Ethiopia country program (Communications, Finance, HR, Admin, Security) concerning the designated field site programs/projects
Maintain a regular communication with supervisor and Addis based program staff
Representation and Networking
Regular meetings and communication with field staff of partner agencies, particularly Zonal level government partners on matters related to regular monitoring and evaluation or related issues.
Facilitate successful donor visits and internal monitoring visits and assessments
Participate in working groups, seminars, meetings, etc with relevance for IMC programs/projects.
BA in water Engineering, Public Health, Environmental engineering or equivalent Degree in related field.
At minimum of three years and above of work experience in managing WASH projects preferable in NGO
Professional skills should demonstrate superior written and oral communications exceptional leadership qualities and strong relationship building abilities
Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent ability to write reports in English.