FSC #: SUIHAY/

Length of Time: Until 31 October 2021, with a possibility of renewal

Location: Aden, with frequent and extended travels to FHI 360 operational field locations

Number of positions: 1

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW  

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development and humanitarian challenge in more than 70 countries.

FHI 360 has signed Principal Agreement with Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC) and established a country office in March 2018. Currently, FHI 360 is managing an integrated humanitarian response program in Mokha, and Dhubab in Taiz and Khowkha in Hodaidah and Aden.

POSITION OVERVIEW  

Under the direct supervisions of WASH Manager or the Deputy Response Coordinator/Head of Programs, the post-holder will maintain general water, sanitation and hygiene standards are upheld in FHI360 WASH programming in Yemen. S/he will provide technical and programmatic support to the WASH Manager.

S/he will be responsible to ensure that there is a smooth and productive work relationship with line government ministries including the Ministry of Public Health and Populations (MoPHP); Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE); the General Authority for Rural Water and Sanitation Projects (GARWSP); Water and Sanitation Local Corporations (LOWSC), the WASH Cluster and other WASH partners. S/he will work with WASH Manager in supervising contracts with service providers and construction companies to ensure that objectives are met within allocated cost and time and to the desired quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Support the WASH Manager in facilitating the process of establishing smooth and fulfilling work relationships with line government offices of MoPHP and MoWE and their implementing arms such as the GARWSP and LOWSC
• Ensure a timely startup of planned WASH undertakings in the upcoming project in Mokha, Dhubab, Khawkhah and Aden.
• Conduct periodic needs assessment to keep up to date information that will inform FHI 360’s humanitarian efforts
• Represent FHI 360 at various levels of WASH platforms including the WASH Cluster and its technical working groups
• Support and guide field assistants in closely and daily following up WASH related interventions
• Supervise and produce progress reports on implementation of planned basic rehabilitations and infrastructural improvements inside health facilities
• Track spending against all planned WASH activities and ensure they are implemented within the budget frame and in compliance with FHI 360 and donor requirements
• Assist the WASH Manager in the oversight of all WASH related construction undertakings
• Draft internal and external reports in English and Arabic at required intervals
• Support in processing relevant written external communications as required
• Work closely with other FHI 360 units including health and nutrition, logistics and finance, HR and administration to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and compliance.
• Deputize the WASH Manager during his absence

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

1. BA/BS in engineering or public health streams with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience in humanitarian response projects - preferably with INGOs
2. Hands on experience designing, implementing, and managing WASH programs with focus on public health engineering and public health promotion in humanitarian settings
3. Experience conducting rapid needs assessments; baseline assessments, etc. a plus
4. Sound understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Yemen
5. Good command of English; strong Arabic writing skills required
6. Experience representing employer at relevant platforms and liaising with key stakeholders
7. Willing to travel frequently and for extended period of time to FHI 360 operational locations
8. Good understanding of the UN Cluster System; international and national minimum standards of services in humanitarian settings
9. Sound understanding of gender mainstreaming, monitoring and evaluation and project cycle management