MISSION
ACTED is an international non-profit NGO based in Paris, France with operations in more than 35 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. ACTED’s mission is to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to those in need while creating long-term opportunities for sustainable growth. ACTED operates in contexts of natural catastrophe, armed conflict, and socioeconomic crisis. For more information: www.ACTED.org
WORK OBJECTIVE
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, he / she will be responsible for supervising and executing the activities of the ASH component of the project Multisectoral and integrated response in water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods and protection of women from indigenous communities in the state of Amazonas, Venezuela financed by the French Government (CDCS), in Puerto Ayacucho.
Among its main tasks, it will have to lead the activities of the ASH component of the project to ensure that the scope, the budget, schedule and quality are in accordance with different project specifications, donor requirements, and Acted rules and procedures.
FUNCTIONS
Develop ASH activities in the field, ensuring that international standards and guidelines are met, and that activities are aligned with Acted’s ASH strategic plan and identified needs.
Plan the various stages of project activities implementation and set direction
setting priorities and organizing activities and resources to achieve the project objectives.
Ensure that project execution is carried out on time, with the objective and the budget
established
Anticipate and mitigate the risks associated with the implementation of ASH activities throughout the execution of the project.
Supervise the activities of WASH carried out by the personnel of the organization under their charge, as well as the fulfillment of the work plans of the implementing partners in ASH issues.
Collect, analyze and share information on ASH needs and on the ASH situation in Amazonas.
Lead the design process of WASH interventions in all the sectors that the organization works, preparing the technical specifications, quantities of work and characteristics
specific related to WASH throughout the design, bidding, acquisition process,
installation and operation of infrastructure works or program team activities.
Perform on-site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the requested amounts of work; keep records and coordinate any adjustments with the logistics and procurement unit and infrastructure assistants.
Training for users and beneficiaries: Support the selection, training and management of users or beneficiaries of WASH actions, including the strengthening of local leaders and community volunteers.
Supervise that the target communities and local authorities in charge of ASH participate in the design of activities and delivery of goods or services, promoting a sense of ownership.
Plan the logistics, administration and coordination of meetings, workshops and trainings of the
project under the ASH component.
Project Reports and Records: Write reports and keep track of project ASH activities, including research reports; information disaggregated by
sex / gender / special needs of beneficiaries; monitoring reports, etc.
Support the identification and documentation of good practices, beneficiary stories and lessons learned from ASH programming.
Contribute to the preparation of concept notes and project proposals in the WASH component.
Represent Acted in relevant spaces, including thematic group coordination meetings, ASH cluster and meetings with implementing partners.
Ensure that all ASH component data and information in projects is archived and shared appropriately in Sharepoint.
Any other task or responsibility designated by the Project Manager, the Base Manager or the Area Coordinator
REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory:
Professional title (graduate or master’s degree) in civil engineering, environmental, water and
sanitation, health and hygiene promotion or other discipline related to ASH issues.
At least two (2) years of relevant experience in implementing ASH projects.
Preferably in an international NGO.
Management of generic humanitarian guides and manuals and ASH such as Sphere Manual, Wash Fit, 3-star Manual, compendium of sanitation technologies and systems, etc.
Experience in dealing with national partners and local / government authorities
Experience in proven organizational skills.
Experience working in multicultural work environments
Microsoft Office Package Domain
Soft skills: dynamism, leadership, Team management, autonomy, high attention to detail, responsibility, assertive communication, results orientation, transparency, flexibility.
Desirable (not mandatory):
Experience in education and training.
CONDITIONS
Contract for the provision of services for 9 months with the possibility of renewal according to
budget availability and performance.
Workplace: Face-to-face at the ACTED office in Puerto Ayacucho.
Professional Fees according to the Scale of the organization.
Puerto Ayacucho – State of Amazonas
How to apply
Register your application at the following link:
The application must include: PDF file with resume (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter detailing your aptitude and interest for the position offered. If you like, you can include references that you consider relevant in the framework of this application.
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the established requirements will be contacted to continue in the selection process.
Application deadline: 08/05/2024
https://forms.gle/moBCCb3v1S5wTSoH6
Given the urgency of the petition, ACTED reserves the right to close the recruitment process
before the deadline if the candidate was selected.
Start date: 09/01/2024
