WASH Project Manager - Pemba

Ayuda en Acción is an international organization that has been committed to fighting poverty, inequality, and exclusion since its inception in 1981. Our operations span across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and since 2013, also in Spain, focusing on regions and populations with heightened vulnerability and limited access to opportunities to exercise their rights equally and equitably.

As a non-denominational and non-partisan organization, we are dedicated to the values that stem from respect for Human Rights and believe in the need to foster changes that enable social justice by addressing the root causes of opportunity inequality, social exclusion, and poverty.

Since 2016, Ayuda en Acción has been implementing projects in Mozambique with various funders in the areas of youth and women's rights protection, economic opportunity creation, education, and humanitarian aid. These projects are funded both through our own resources and contributions from national and international agencies, and are implemented in the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Maputo. Ayuda en Acción employs a team of over 30 professionals in Mozambique dedicated to the aforementioned areas.

Role Purpose:

The WASH Project Manager will lead the implementation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives as part of a comprehensive project funded by ECHO. This role is designed to strengthen sustainable WASH services and enhance hygiene practices within Northern Mozambique, an area deeply impacted by ongoing conflicts and recurrent natural disasters. The coordinator will be instrumental in addressing urgent WASH needs, leveraging innovative solutions to promote resilience and well-being among affected communities. This position is crucial not only for immediate relief but also for laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability in the region's WASH infrastructure and services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Implementation:

• Develop and execute WASH strategies that align with the humanitarian-development nexus, focusing on sustainable and integrated WASH services.
• Lead project activities, ensuring compliance with ECHO funding requirements, and Ayuda en Acción’s strategic objectives.
• Coordination with other parts of the consortium for joint implementation of activities in areas identified by the RRM mobile team
• Writing periodic reports on the progress of project activities, complying with ECHO requirements and Ayuda en Acción’s strategic objectives

Technical Leadership and Innovation:

• Implement cutting-edge WASH technologies and approaches tailored to the needs of conflict-affected areas.
• Oversee the rehabilitation of water points, the construction of gender-segregated, accessible emergency latrines, and ensure water quality testing and monitoring adheres to international and local standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Sector Coordination:

• Engage with community leaders, government officials, and other NGOs to ensure cohesive and community-driven WASH interventions.
• Actively participate in WASH clusters and coordination meetings to advocate for the community needs and share insights from project implementations.

Capacity Building and Sustainability:

• Enhance the capability of local WASH committees through targeted training sessions on infrastructure maintenance and hygiene promotion.
• Foster community ownership of WASH facilities to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and train a project dedicated team.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):

• Employ robust MEAL practices to track the effectiveness of WASH interventions, making data-driven adjustments to project strategies.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to guide future WASH interventions and contribute to the sector’s knowledge base.

Financial Management and Compliance:

• Manage the project budget meticulously, ensuring all expenditures align with ECHO guidelines and Ayuda en Acción’s financial policies.
• Monitor and report financial activities regularly to ECHO and other stakeholders.

Offer Conditions

• Start Date: Immediate.
• Duration of contract: Temporary, one year.
• Work Schedule: Full-time.
• Location: Pemba – with travels to the field in Cabo Delgado when needed.
• Compensation: Commensurate with Ayuda en Acción’s remuneration policy.