The WASH PM will be in charge of launching and implementing SI’s WASH and S/NFI (kit distribution) activities in West Darfur;
S/he will be in charge of recruiting team members if not finalized and ensure a proper induction and capacity building process;
S/he will be in charge of setting up the project management, managing the emergency response and setting the ground for building the base programmatic activities towards a more structured presence in West Darfur;
S/he will be in responsible to lead needs assessments in different areas of West Darfur and consequently developing the SI response plan, including with local partners.
The main challenges:
The needs are very high, compared to capacities – being able to prioritize SI interventions based on priority needs, strategic relevance and accessibility/security will be a key challenge to overcome;
The context remains very volatile, complex relationship with authorities, access challenges, complex context with multiple levels of ethnic relationships and dynamics;
Donors landscape has evolved a lot forcing to rethink the intervention and resize the teams accordingly.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Revise the WASH setup of SI West Darfur base according to needs;
Lead the implementation of SI intervention and programs in the different areas of West Darfur;
Redirect the implementation focus on the areas outside of Geneina city.
Security constraints:
The WASH Manager will be based in Geneina, West Darfur; In Darfur the situation is unstable and constraints may vary depending on the area of intervention.