JOB SUMMARY  

The primary function of this role is to implement the WASH software activities in the coordination and guidance of the supervisors. Deliver assessments, planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development, management of the financial, material, and other resources under the WASH program and administration of technical interventions. 
The role contributes to developing concept papers and proposals for interventions and provides data required in close cooperation with the team. Besides, the Senior Officer WASH ensures the capacity building of assigned local staff and stakeholders in WASH-related program implementation is delivered. 
The individual plans and implements WASH projects, fostering internal and external networks with stakeholders and donors. Ensures on the ground the project monitoring, regular reviews, preparation of donor reports, capturing learnings, and can close the project and implement exit plans.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions under limited or basic living conditions and a working environment. The duties and responsibilities listed represent the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Assessment
•    Conduct thorough the team the rapid needs assessments and analysis. 
•    Supports the transition between needs identified into activity plans and budgets. 
Program Design and implementation
•    Deliver the implementation of the aims and objectives of the WASH response program in line with WASH strategy.   
•    Support the development of concept papers, letters of intent, proposals, and budgets for assigned WASH areas. 
•    Contribute and deliver, in collaboration with other actors, a suitable hygiene promotion program that suits the local context (communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools), and would be widely accepted by beneficiaries.
•    Provide expertise for disseminating social behavior change (SBC) messaging in camps and host communities. 
•    Prepare a clear link between hardware and software WASH activities. 
•    Prepare the software components of all the infection prevention and control (IPC) activities, including supervision, training, and non-clinical teams.
•    Prepare and execute on-time purchase requests based on appropriate specifications and follow up on the use of materials, equipment, and supplies for intended purposes.
•    Ensure SPHERE standards (both qualitative and quantitative) are considered through the program cycle and are well documented.
•    Work closely with the Human Resources team for hiring and building the capacity of the national WASH team. Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise.
•    Conduct training for the WASH staff on community mobilization, hygiene promotion and data management. 
•    Prepare monthly progress reports according to donor standards and templates, internal reports, and MEAL reports for concerned sectors.  
•    Ensure gender and protection are considered throughout the project cycle, with women enabling decision-making around WASH challenges.
•    Deliver WASH program implementation is linked to Health, Nutrition, gender, child protection, and MHPSS. 
•    Implement the appropriate supervisory, monitoring, and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.

Information and Coordination
•    Provide regular WASH updates on progress, priorities, and challenges – verbally and in writing to supervisor. 
•    Participate in Grants Opening, pipeline, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
•    Represent International Medical Corps in governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.