VAC-12361 Program Associate (WASH)

Under
the overall supervision of the WASH Programme Manager, and under the direct
supervision of the WASH Officer, the successful candidate will support the
implementation of activities committed in project proposals and those required
for development and sustainability of the IOM WASH program in Afghanistan.

1.Assist in the
implementation and monitoring of WASH project activities.

1. Retrieve,
   compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project
   topics.
2. Support
   administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison
   with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate
   requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on
   administrative actions, etc.
3. Prepare
   and follow up on the field team deployment plan on daily and weekly basis
   and report to the WASH Officer.
4. Draft
   status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to
   the attention of the supervisor.
5. Carry out
   technical assessments and analyse the data collected towards the
   implementation of projects in the water, sanitation and hygiene to respond
   to the needs of IDPs and host community.
6. Assist
   the WASH Programme Officer in designing WASH projects interventions and
   preparing cost estimates for water, sanitation and related hygiene
   interventions.
7. Assist the WASH
   Officer in preparing final bidding documentation for tender processes.
8. Regularly monitor
   all basic portions of the WASH projects in progress and provide weekly
   updated summary to the WASH Officer.
9. Draft daily field
   reports, analyse the reports and discuss matters that need attention with
   supervisor.
10. Bring to the
    attention of the supervisor of any works which are not meeting timelines
    or where quality standards are not being met.
11. Monitor that
    materials are used in accordance with specifications/procedures and
    instructions from the supervisor, keeping records and coordinating with
    the Logistics Officer for request and delivery to implementation sites.
12. Prepare and
    define logistical needs for the implementation of your activities.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

·Bachelor’s
degree in public health, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Environmental
Science, Water management or related fields from an accredited academic
institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience

 or

• High
  School Diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience

Experience

·Experience
in community mobilization, public health and WASH, especially in conflict or
post-conflict areas.

·Experience
in WASH services implementation, contribution such as water, sanitation and
hygiene promotion are required.

·Direct
experience in the Central and/or Eastern Regions is essential.

·Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations,
non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural
setting is an advantage

SKILLS

·Good
assessment, analytical and planning skills

·Good
organizational and monitoring skills

·Good
oral and reporting skills

·Team
management and communication skills

·Knowledge
of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)

·In
depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt
with by the Organization; and,

·Demonstrated
computer skills, including MS Office package.

·Ability
to work under little supervision

Languages

• For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and
  written).
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female
candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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VALUES – All IOM staff
members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for
  diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences.
  Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency:
  Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with
  organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates
  ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and
  exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness
  to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for
  others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators

• Teamwork:
  Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
  achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering
  results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and
  timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed
  outcomes.
• Managing and
  sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
  innovate.
• Accountability:
  Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
  responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication:
  Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains
  complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to
this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

nterested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG/IOM does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by IOM/CTG through e-mail only.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.