CARE International is looking for qualified candidates to fill a job that was advertised in the daily newspaper Classified Source on the date i.e., 02 January, 2024. it was posted.
CARE International
Date Posted:
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02 January, 2024
Department:
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CARE International
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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15 January, 2024
Vacant Positions: WASH Specialist
WASH SPECIALIST
CARE International Islamabad is currently seeking a WASH Specialist to join their team.
JOB Description: WASH Specialist
Job Responsibility #1: Technical oversight on WASH interventions
% of Time: 55%
Develop project work-plan for WASH construction/engineering component and monitor compliance to ensure objectives and targets are met/ achieved;
Carryout assessment of the agreed schemes, prepare BoQ, drawings, tenders/RFQs in accordance with CARE policies and project requirements;
Act as focal point on WASH issues and liaise with relevant actors at different stages of project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations;
Ensure that an empowering approach to working with communities is employed by ensuring that they are involved in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity to give feedback which is acted upon;
Consolidate and provide technical guidance and support to implementing partners and contractors on all water, sanitation and hygiene promotion related issues, to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and environmental soundness in their implementation;
Technically lead the WASH interventions to ensure the proposed activities are aligned with CARE global WASH strategies and indicators;
Ensure appropriate MEAL activities are in place for all WASH activities;
Develop data collection systems to monitor and ensure quality control of all the WASH as well as other construction related activities;
Ensure that systems are set in place for the operation and maintenance of all infrastructure developed, including the provision of all necessary trainings to concerned groups;
Plan and undertake field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate WASH construction/engineering project implementation and other assigned activities;
Ensure that the public health promotion activities are appropriate to the needs of the beneficiaries;
Ensure that systems are set in place for the operation and maintenance of all water supplies and sanitation facilities, including the provision of all necessary training to PTCMS and IP staff.
Contribute to the budgeting process and give inputs to the financial management of the programme on technical areas.
Identify WASH interventions and provide technical guidance whilst developing project action plans, in coordination with local partner, district administration, and other stakeholders, as necessary;
Ensure that IP/contractor is working in compliance with gender and protection emergency guidelines under WASH response;
Job Responsibility #2: Coordination and Representation
% of Time: 15%
Represent CARE at appropriate forums in coordination with the Senior Project Manager-Education;
Lead CARE on WASH humanitarian response and also with other sector key partners;
Present the technical side of the CARE programme to the various Government bodies, and other stakeholders, as necessary;
Responsible for preparation of donor technical reports, ensuring high quality reporting with accurate information;
Develop strategic relationship with existing and new donors and position CARE for additional funding for WASH or integrated projects
Serve as technical writer for new project proposal. This will include project design, technical write ups and reviews
Ensure good coordination, joint planning and implementation, between the interventions, so that activities could complement each other effectively.
Job Responsibility #3: Logistics and Supply Management
% of Time: 10%
Ensure proper verification of all WASH supplies being procured by CARE/IP or sub-contractor before delivery to the project sites for quality purposes;
Work with the contractor or IP’s focal point and CARE staff (if needed), to develop a procurement plan for WASH supplies during humanitarian response, including procurement of WASH contingency stock;
Ensure donor regulations on procurement are complied with at all times and waivers are sought during the proposal designs, wherever needed.
Job Responsibility #4: Resource Mobilization
% of Time: 15%:
Contribute and provide insights into fundraising efforts related to the scope of WASH.
Regularly coordinate with donors and conduct monthly and quarterly meetings with the donors for project updates, challenges, solutions and support required
Regularly coordinate with partners, visit partner office and project site on a monthly basis (additional visits as essential) and conduct partners’ review meetings on a quarterly basis.
Proactively identify new funding opportunities and interact with donors where possible.
Support in new program designing and technical write-ups
Job Responsibility #5: Perform Other Duties as Assigned
% of Time: 5%
Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming need as assigned by Line Manager.
Safety and Security is everyone’s responsibility within CI through full compliance and accountability (as per Principle of the CARE International Safety & Security Principles).
You can send your CV and other documents that are required for the job (see attached job ads) until 15 January, 2024. Applicants must include the job title in the subject line of the email they sent when applying for the job CARE International gives equal opportunities to candidates who are equally qualified.
