Senior WASH / DRR Manager

Position Objective:

• Lead in the identification and implementation of nutrition sensitive interventions in line with the mission strategy and technical strategy by ensuring technical coherence of the interventions.
• The position will lead in the strengthening of WASH, DRR and Emergency department and provide quality oversight of related implementation in conformity with the  Action Against Hunger standards, international standards and national policies; ensuring the technical quality and relevance of the interventions.

 Mission 1: Contribute in defining mission strategy

The Senior WASH & DRR Manager is responsible for:

• Developing WASH and DRR strategy for mission
• Regular revision/updating of Mission EPRP document.
• Identification of strategic areas of intervention concerning WASH, DRR, resilience, emergency and climate change sector for Action Against Hunger.
• The intervention strategy devised based on needs and rights of affected population (beneficiaries) in conjugation with government of Pakistan’s policies.
•   Leading quality implementation of Mission’s Strategic Objectives related to Emergency, DRR and WASH.
• Contributing / supporting in development of mission communication, research and advocacy strategy.
• Consultation with stakeholders (Government departments, UN agencies, district administration)
• Setting objectives, outcomes, activities and expected results for WASH & DRR
• Representing the mission to outside bodies on WASH & DRR matters (TWG, Clusters and START Network); and develop a network for the exchange of information and good practice

Mission 2: Provide technical, operational and managerial oversight for improving quality of WASH and DRR interventions.

The Senior WASH & DRR Manager is responsible to:

• Develop innovative ideas, concept notes and technical proposals for grants/funding opportunities related to nutrition sensitive programing (WASH & DRR) and preparation of initial draft of budget in collaboration with finance team.
• Contribute to the program integration with Nutrition, Health, FSL, Climate Change and other cross cutting issues with the aim of ensuring integrated and holistic approaches.
•  Facilitate partner organizations in developing Joint EPRP documents and implementation of emergency response according to EPRP in collaboration with ACF.
• Provide technical validation in monthly internal APRs, quarterly reports and external reporting to Government department and donor agencies.
• Technical support to Project PM/Technical coordinator in program implementation (operations and quality implementation).
•  Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues relating to the management of the program, and inform the hierarchy accordingly
• Support Information Management team in providing technical back stopping to implementing partners in generation of data sets and its analysis about WASH & DRR.
• Provide technical support to Logistic, Finance and HR for development of (PPP, Program BOQ’s, technical JD and hiring process) for new projects development and implementation.
•  Technical positions recruitment process (written test, interviews) and JDs validation
• Technical validation of field APRs, donor reports , government reports and other adhoc report
• Regular update of smart sheet (KPIs and relevant sheets)
• Participation in Project Review meetings (weekly / monthly coordination meetings)
•  Trainings of mission and project staff on health and nutrition topics

Mission 3: Internal and External Coordination

• The Senior WASH & DRR Manager is responsible to:
• Regularly interact with the Asia Region Technical Advisor and other relevant experts at HQ.
• Represent Action Against Hunger at national/provincial/field-level and where appropriate, important international technical fora, working groups, workshops and strategic think tanks related to the department.

Mission 4: Proactively support ACFs commitment to gender equality and child protection sensitivity

• The Senior WASH & DRR Manager is responsible to:
• Read and ensure a full understanding and promotion of ACFs Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies
• Implement all work related activities with a gender, inclusion and child protection lens, taking into account the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries
• Ensure and encourage the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities
• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

Skills and resources needed to perform the function

• Able to analyze and summarize complex technical  and contextual information
•  Fluent in English, reading writing and speaking and/or local language of the program implementation area
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
• Team management skills
• Ability to handle stress and pressure

Relationship

Internal

• Country Director
• Deputy Country Director
• HQ Advisor for DRR and WASH
• Program Development Coordinator, Manager, Officer
•  Technical HODs/Managers
• Project Leads and relevant technical team members
• HR, Finance, Logistics HODs

External

• Other INGOs and NGOs (WASH & DRR Counterparts primarily)
• Technical Working Groups (Pakistan Drought TWG, START Network, WASH Cluster, Pakistan Climate Change TWG)
• UN Agencies (UNICEF, WFP)
• Government Departments (Ministry of Climate Change, NDMA, PDMAs)