Shelter/WASH Officer Sumy for Ukrainian nationals only

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme implementation/management

• Prepare engineering design, bill of quantities, cost estimate of WATSAN infrastructures and damaged constructions.
• Participate in procurement committees according to the threshold.
• Conducts construction site handing over, makes regular supervision of all construction project sites and evaluates the progress.
• Checking the quality of materials and workmanship for conformity with the requirements of the contract.

• Supervise, manage and support staff, community-based workers (as described above) in the whole project cycle management process by overcome the challenges, obstacles as well as the problems that could occur with beneficiaries and communities.
• Being responsible for any evaluation and assessment at field level (with partners or internal to SC on Shelter/WASH or multi-disciplinary approach)
• Ensure appropriate evaluation, implementation and monitoring systems are in place.
• Lead the negotiation of any type of agreements with local authorities, where appropriate.
• Organize distribution of humanitarian aid.
• In coordination and prior approval from Project manager, activity participate in any kind of meetings with stakeholders (NGOs, local authority, Shelter, WASH & NFI group meetings
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• As per request, ensure proper filing of documents, construction tracker, distribution plan tracker and other required documents.
• Readiness to respond to enquiries, needs and challenges that arise that are related directly or indirectly to their field of work.
• Actively involves in conducting Needs Assessments, joint and multi sectorial needs Assessments, and detailed technical and construction assessments (including BoQs), drawings Scope of work, pre-site assessment form.
• Support to design of data capture processes, analysis of information and data to address indicator reporting requirements; maintain CC files, data bases, and other archives documenting project progress.

Team management and capacity building

• In collaboration with the Shelter/WASH Program Manager, actively involve throughout the process of recruitment of project assistants and volunteers for the Shelter/WASH team.
• Supervise and coach all direct reports.
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
• Conduct trainings for relevant local NGOs and partners.

Partnerships management

• Maintain working partnerships and good communication with representatives of SC Shelter/WASH stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with local municipalities and community leaders.
• Build and maintain partnership with local NGOs.
• Schedule and organize meetings with implementing partners to discuss progress and challenges.

External relationships/Representation

• Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of SC, such as protection, education, health & Nutrition and food security & livelihoods.
• Ensure activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, district, and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects of the response where possible and appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and media efforts.

General

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice )

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable , good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest , encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in one of the following:
• Civil engineering, architecture, construction, urban planning or another Built Environment related field.
• Social work or similar relevant field
• Ability to write weekly and monthly report.
• Well organized.
• Commitment to and understanding of SC aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Extended work experience (3 years’ experience minimum)
• Minimum 2 years of experience of working in construction, engineering, architecture or equivalent.
• English skilled (B1)
• Computer knowledge (proficient in word and excel)
• Knowledge of National construction norms.
• Understanding of water purification technologies.
• Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behaviour and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage stress and pressure.
• Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work.
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself.
• Excellent contact and diplomacy to manage relationship in tensed situation.