Summary of position
The WASH officer shall take charge of technical aspects of Emergency WASH and Community based water supply system and Hygiene promotion on behalf of the program under the supervision of the Program Manager. His/her main roles and in consultation with the WASH Program Manager and the county government technical teams shall include; planning, implementation, (technical oversights), monitoring and evaluation of high quality, innovative WASH projects.
Purpose
The WASH officer shall be responsible for the daily implementation, monitoring, and regular consultation with program partners on WASH program components. Ensure linkage, synergies and complementarity with other sectorial interventions, i.e. Nutrition, Food security and livelihood as well as proper coordination, consultation and information sharing with partner’s communities and other stakeholders.
Engagement
Represent Action Against Hunger in all coordination forums at county and sub county level, collaborate with other implementing partners, INGO, UN bodies and the local communities to ensure successful implementation and smooth running of the projects
Successful implementation of WASH interventions in target areas in line with internationally/Nationally accepted standards and ACFs /national technical guidelines as well as the donor requirements.
Essential job functions
Planning, design and implementation of water and sanitation projects.
Identification and technical assessment of feasible water sources at the community level.
Work in Partnership with government line ministries (county department of water) to prepare technical designs of feasible water supply projects.
Ensure the construction of water systems (groundwater or surface water), protection, abstraction,storage,treatment, and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems as well as the construction of the most appropriate form of sanitation systems, in consultation with the beneficiaries and line ministries
Preparing bidding documents, materials and technical work specifications.
Regular monitoring of ongoing WASH construction activities to ensure all the activities are as per the design, specifications and work schedule and also Verify the work done at site and recommend for payments to contractors.
Ensure integration of Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion components of projects
Capacity Building and strengthening of water management committees and linking with private sector service providers for post construction support.
Ensure that procurement is timely initiated, monitored and prioritized by the logistics team.
Support water quality testing and monitoring at communal water points and household level and recommend remedial
Support implementation of sanitation and hygiene promotion activities
In coordination with Program manager, Monitoring and evaluation officer and county teams, design and conduct all baseline assessment, KAP surveys and follow-up assessment with concrete feedback findings.
In coordination with MEAL and WASH PM undertake/take part in quantitative/qualitative assessments to identify key risky hygiene behaviors to work on and to capture key achievements with-in the framework of project/s,
In coordination with MOH, ensure proper implementation of hygiene and sanitation component of WASH projects with-in allocated budget and timelines.
Support planning and implementation of community mobilization activities (using; community led total sanitation and any new methodology that may be introduced and appropriate.)
Provide technical support to communities in construction of appropriate and context specific household latrine
Provide support to the distribution of hygiene items, and conduct monitoring and follow up to ensure proper usage of items and appropriateness.
Reporting and Program Development
Compile program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly (statistical and narrative), Quarterly and annual donor reports
Maintain full qualitative and quantitative records and reports of activities, disaggregated by age, gender where appropriate
In collaboration with the Program Manager prepare progress reports, quarterly and final donor reports, project procurement plan and contributes to survey reports.
In collaboration with Program Manager and coordination team; contribute in defining technical strategy when required.
In liaison with the program manager develop project proposal to address County specific gaps
In liaison with the County MOH/MOW and other partners, develop joint work plans for key activities as stipulated in the project document.
Support MOH focal persons on information, data management and reporting through the KHIS and CLTS HUB
Participate in the planning, organizing and implementation of surveys, assessments and research studies including post distribution monitoring
Information exchange and cooperation with Action Against Hunger interventions and stakeholders
Collaborate with all other Action Against Hunger departments and sectors to ensure the projects are integrated.
Coordination with other Partners, Department of water, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, communities, local leaders and the UN working in this area to ensure smooth running of projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities
In liaison with county health management teams, the WASH officer will work closely with MOH in supervising CHVs at community level
In liaison with the County water department, the WASH officer will work closely with the sub county water officers in supervising the water management committees at the field level
Fiscal Responsibility
Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff in line with the work plans
Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits
Propose anticipated budget realignment in discussion with program manager
In liaison with the Program Manager Monitor budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
Support the Program manager in monthly budget reviews and suggesting amendments to Finance
