International Relief and Development, (IRD) Inc., is a non-profit organization specializing in international development and humanitarian assistance in over 40 countries and has been working in Yemen for over four years. IRD works with a wide range of partners to design and implement, and provide technical assistance in the areas of health, economic development, relief, infrastructure, civil society and food security. IRD Yemen is implementing a WASH program in Hodeidah that aims to increase access to potable water and sanitation, promote healthy hygiene practices, and organize communities and schools to maintain and sustain project investments in water scarce priority villages in Hodeida. IRD Yemen is seeking to fill the following position to implement its Program in Yemen: Job Title: Program Manager – 1 post
Program: WASH
Location: Hodeidah
Duration: Eleven (11) months Essential Job Functions: Under the direction of the Country Director, the Program Manager will: • Manage the program to budget and to time, ensuring generation of implementation pipelines, equitable task allocations and timely creation of narrative reports;
• Oversee baseline and end line assessment surveys;
• Manage the program team and community based volunteers, provide them with required technical, support, training and capacity building; oversee the field office in Hodeidah in accordance with IRD procedures and policies;
• Design and implement hygiene training programs for teachers and students in schools and oversee water management committee training and home-based water treatment training in communities;
• Coordinate and liaise with the local authorities, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, the General Authority of Rural Water Supply Projects, and other implementers and partners in Hodeidah;
• Prepare required Bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to the Donor/ HQ;
• Attend WASH Cluster’s meetings in Hodeidah;
• Assist the Country Director and HQ team in preparation of WASH proposals; Identify WASH and development needs in the local communities for possible future interventions;
• Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues, and inform the hierarchy accordingly;
• Ensure all Data and information are saved, well organized and easily accessible;
• Conduct regular visits to the field to monitor construction works and HP activities;
• Ensure Admin, Logistics, and financial activities are conducted in accordance with IRD policies and procedures;
• Stimulate team spirit work among Program Team and encourage staff initiatives;
• Coordinate field based distributions of NFIs and ensure simple commodities management procedures are followed. Required Skills and Experience: • University degree in WASH related studies (Engineering, Public health.. etc);
• Fluency (reading and writing) in English and Arabic are essential;
• At least (7) seven years program management experience, preferably on US-government funded WASH programs;
• Excellent Report-writing, and management skills;
• Excellent Computer skills. APPLICATION PROCESS: For all positions, applicants should send a CV and covering letter, both in English, to [email protected] with the title of the position you are applying for in the Subject line of the email. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th June, 2014.
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