Description du poste
Poste à pourvoir WASH and Shelter Programme Development Manager
Nombre de poste 01
Lieu d'affectation Ouagadougou
Structure recruteur Norvegian Refugee Council
Structure Bénéficiaire Norvegian Refugee Council
Secteur activité Activités de santé et d’action sociale
Diplôme ou niveau Nonprecise
Option du diplôme
Expériences 03 ans
Capacités liées à l'emploi Position: WASH and Shelter PDM Burkina & Niger ( National position Burkina)
Grade: 9
Reports to: ERT Team Leader in the start/Area Manager when recruited
Supervision of: WASH and Shelter teams
Duty station: Ouagadougou with travel to Niamey, Areas offices and field sites
Travel: 75% (to field sites and Niger)
Project number: NEFM 1903
Duration and type of contract: 12 months
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values; dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
The western Sahel Countries are experiencing an unpreceded escalation of violence, causing significant displacement of civilians and increasing pressures on already scarce resources and on host communities. To contribute to the humanitarian response, NRC is currently establishing an operation in Burkina Faso and Niger aimed at addressing humanitarian needs and ensuring protection to the conflict-affected population, including IDPs, returnees, host communities and local communities in the most vulnerable, hard to reach areas.
1. Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the WASH and Shelter Programme Development Manager (PDM) is to be responsible for the development of the new Shelter country programme in Burkina Faso, to identify and develop a WASH programme and to support the WASH/Shelter programme development in Niger. The WASH and Shelter PDM is responsible as well for the implementation of all Shelter and any WASH projects in Burkina Faso and Niger, including capacity building of newly recruited team on humanitarian response.
Generic responsibilities
1. Overall responsible for management and development of the WASH and Shelter teams
2. Compliance and adherence to core competency tools and handbooks and other NRC policies
3. Coordinate and manage WASH, Shelter/NFI projects implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
4. Provide technical directions and ensure high quality interventions with a focus on integrated programming
5. Responsible for the development of the new WASH and Shelter country programmes in Burkina and Niger
6. Contribute to the development of Country, Area and WASH and Shelter Core Competency Strategies (including narratives and Macro LFAs)
7. Develop technical guidelines and tools related to the two CCs
8. Contribute to the development of project proposals, project revisions and donor reports
9. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters/working groups
10. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities
• Contribute to develop context analyses and outline strategic directions for an emergency focused WASH and Shelter/NFI programme in Burkina Faso and a longer-term WASH and/or Shelter/NFI programme in Niger
• Support the development and implementation of needs assessments to identify areas of interventions and foster an evidence-based response
• Ensure the adoption of appropriate Shelter and WASH designs and technologies, considering cost effectiveness, cultural awareness, and protection of the environment
• Initiate Shelter/NFIs and WASH emergency response, with a strong protection lens and ensuring beneficiaries engagement to the maximum extent
• In close collaboration with the M&E Coordinator (when appointed) ensure the development of quality control and monitoring/evaluation standards for the WASH and Shelter response
• Support the development of a Rapid Response Mechanism, if relevant, in relation to the Shelter/NFI and/or WASH components
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
• Represent NRC at relevant coordination forums (i.e. sector groups/clusters, donors, UN and other working groups)
• Contribute to Advocacy initiatives in the CO with documents and information as required.
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• Programme development: HoP, RO CC Advisors, Education PDM
• Proposal development: Area Manager, HoP, Education PDM, RO CC Advisors, RO PA
• Quality control/ support: Area Manager, M&E unit
• Capacity development: Project staff
2. Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following three categories:
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
• Post-graduate with minimum 3 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• WASH, Shelter & Settlement expertise
• Humanitarian coordination experience
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Knowledge of Burkina Faso, Niger and the regional Sahel conflict dynamic
2. Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, the following are essential for this position:
• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Working with people
• Initiate action and change
• Analysing
We offer
Commencement: October 2019
Duration: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Grade: 9 in NRC's grade structure.
Duty station: Ouagadougou, with frequent travels in the field and Niger (to be confirmed)
Travel outside Niamey is subject to coordination with OCHA and the government and is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Recreational and social facilities are ample, and accommodation is comfortable.
International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
Date limite de depôt des dossiers 15/09/2019
Procedure de recrutement Given the urgency of this recruitment we will proceed to the selection as the applications reach us.
Nominations must be submitted no later than 15 september 2019 at midnight to be accepted
Nombre de poste 01
Lieu d'affectation Ouagadougou
Structure recruteur Norvegian Refugee Council
Structure Bénéficiaire Norvegian Refugee Council
Secteur activité Activités de santé et d’action sociale
Diplôme ou niveau Nonprecise
Option du diplôme
Expériences 03 ans
Capacités liées à l'emploi Position: WASH and Shelter PDM Burkina & Niger ( National position Burkina)
Grade: 9
Reports to: ERT Team Leader in the start/Area Manager when recruited
Supervision of: WASH and Shelter teams
Duty station: Ouagadougou with travel to Niamey, Areas offices and field sites
Travel: 75% (to field sites and Niger)
Project number: NEFM 1903
Duration and type of contract: 12 months
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values; dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
The western Sahel Countries are experiencing an unpreceded escalation of violence, causing significant displacement of civilians and increasing pressures on already scarce resources and on host communities. To contribute to the humanitarian response, NRC is currently establishing an operation in Burkina Faso and Niger aimed at addressing humanitarian needs and ensuring protection to the conflict-affected population, including IDPs, returnees, host communities and local communities in the most vulnerable, hard to reach areas.
1. Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the WASH and Shelter Programme Development Manager (PDM) is to be responsible for the development of the new Shelter country programme in Burkina Faso, to identify and develop a WASH programme and to support the WASH/Shelter programme development in Niger. The WASH and Shelter PDM is responsible as well for the implementation of all Shelter and any WASH projects in Burkina Faso and Niger, including capacity building of newly recruited team on humanitarian response.
Generic responsibilities
1. Overall responsible for management and development of the WASH and Shelter teams
2. Compliance and adherence to core competency tools and handbooks and other NRC policies
3. Coordinate and manage WASH, Shelter/NFI projects implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
4. Provide technical directions and ensure high quality interventions with a focus on integrated programming
5. Responsible for the development of the new WASH and Shelter country programmes in Burkina and Niger
6. Contribute to the development of Country, Area and WASH and Shelter Core Competency Strategies (including narratives and Macro LFAs)
7. Develop technical guidelines and tools related to the two CCs
8. Contribute to the development of project proposals, project revisions and donor reports
9. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters/working groups
10. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Specific responsibilities
• Contribute to develop context analyses and outline strategic directions for an emergency focused WASH and Shelter/NFI programme in Burkina Faso and a longer-term WASH and/or Shelter/NFI programme in Niger
• Support the development and implementation of needs assessments to identify areas of interventions and foster an evidence-based response
• Ensure the adoption of appropriate Shelter and WASH designs and technologies, considering cost effectiveness, cultural awareness, and protection of the environment
• Initiate Shelter/NFIs and WASH emergency response, with a strong protection lens and ensuring beneficiaries engagement to the maximum extent
• In close collaboration with the M&E Coordinator (when appointed) ensure the development of quality control and monitoring/evaluation standards for the WASH and Shelter response
• Support the development of a Rapid Response Mechanism, if relevant, in relation to the Shelter/NFI and/or WASH components
• Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
• Represent NRC at relevant coordination forums (i.e. sector groups/clusters, donors, UN and other working groups)
• Contribute to Advocacy initiatives in the CO with documents and information as required.
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• Programme development: HoP, RO CC Advisors, Education PDM
• Proposal development: Area Manager, HoP, Education PDM, RO CC Advisors, RO PA
• Quality control/ support: Area Manager, M&E unit
• Capacity development: Project staff
2. Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following three categories:
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
• Post-graduate with minimum 3 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• WASH, Shelter & Settlement expertise
• Humanitarian coordination experience
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Knowledge of Burkina Faso, Niger and the regional Sahel conflict dynamic
2. Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, the following are essential for this position:
• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic thinking
• Empowering and building trust
• Working with people
• Initiate action and change
• Analysing
We offer
Commencement: October 2019
Duration: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Grade: 9 in NRC's grade structure.
Duty station: Ouagadougou, with frequent travels in the field and Niger (to be confirmed)
Travel outside Niamey is subject to coordination with OCHA and the government and is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Recreational and social facilities are ample, and accommodation is comfortable.
International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
Date limite de depôt des dossiers 15/09/2019
Procedure de recrutement Given the urgency of this recruitment we will proceed to the selection as the applications reach us.
Nominations must be submitted no later than 15 september 2019 at midnight to be accepted
