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Job title
Reporting to
Responsible for
Location
Contract length
WatSan Delegate – DelMas 19
Reconstruction Manager – DelMas 19
National WASH staff and volunteers
Port au Prince
One Year
Background to programme
Following the earthquake that hit Haiti in January 2010, under the co-ordination framework of the
International Federation of Red Cross/Crescent Societies, British Red Cross (BRC) has established a programme to assist affected communities to recover from the disaster. The focus of these activities is shelter, clean water and sanitation, and livelihoods support. Risk reduction and resilience activities will also be included in planned BRC work. The programme is expected to last for approximately 2 years.
In Port-au-Prince, British Red Cross is implementing an integrated recovery programme to help families in the vulnerable, earthquake-affected neighbourhood of DelMas 19.
Job purpose
The WatSan Delegate is responsible for implementation of all WASH-related aspects of the BRC Integrated
Recovery Program in the neighbourhood of DelMas19, Port au Prince. S/he will coordinate closely with the
DelMas 19 Shelter Manager and Livelihoods Delegate(s). The WatSan Delegate will supervise national
WASH program staff and volunteers and will report to the DelMas19 Reconstruction Manager.
The WatSan Delegate will work to design and implement the WASH components, including beneficiary assessment and selection, technical design and costing of WatSan solutions, implementation of construction works for water and sanitation solutions, program monitoring including real time evaluation of activities, and project reporting. S/he will also work closely with national staff and volunteers and be responsible for ensuring they are trained to implement and administer the program appropriately.
The interventions include sanitation solutions at household or multiple household levels, drainage work including storm and household grey water solutions, rehabilitation of the communal drainage canal, installing water points, and hygiene promotion. Many of these activities will be closely integrated with
Shelter reconstruction works, and will require close coordination with the Shelter team.
Duties and responsibilities
1.
Under the management of the DelMas 19 Reconstruction Manager, and working closely with the
Shelter Manager and Shelter Delegate, contribute to the ongoing development of reconstruction strategies and detailed plans of action and budgets for the wider DelMas 19 Programme
2.
Design and cost appropriate sanitation solutions for integration into the shelter reconstruction project in DelMas 19
3.
Implement other WatSan solutions in the DelMas 19 target area as appropriate, including rehabilitation of existing latrines, installation of water points, drainage works etc
4.
Ensure that WASH components of the Integrated DelMas 19 Recovery Programme in Port-au-Prince are implemented on time, within budget and reach out to all eligible earthquake affected households
5.
Coordinate closely with IFRC regarding the drainage canal rehabilitation project, ensuring that tributary drainage works are successfully integrated to the main canal

6.
Manage the existing hygiene promotion team in DelMas 19, including successful implementation of solid waste management solutions
7.
Oversee the collection of data and the selection of WASH beneficiaries, with the assistance of staff and Haitian Red Cross volunteers
8.
Oversee all aspects of quality program implementation; ensure that effective program reporting, assessment, monitoring/evaluation systems for internal and external use are being maintained.
9.
Lead the process of dialogue with community committees, community leaders, and other stakeholders around appropriate WASH solutions
10.
Identify and recruit appropriate staff and volunteers
11.
Train project staff and Haitian Red Cross volunteers in all aspects of program delivery, including beneficiary communications and reporting
12.
To develop a regular process whereby all issues arising out of programme implementation that affect the well being of beneficiaries and communities, volunteers, staff, administration, achievement of targets are dealt with quickly and effectively at the field level
13.
To support the financial management of the project by working within the budget, and preparing monthly cash requirement forecasts for programme activities, for all programme related expenditure.
This will include budget variance reporting.
14.
In conjunction with the reporting and communications delegate and the programme manager, support the development and implementation of M&E, providing monitoring data to ensure the progress and achievements of the WASH programme is properly documented.
15.
Ensure that appropriate systems and methodologies for beneficiary accountability are in place including programme monitoring tools and formats, and a complaints mechanism
16.
Ensure that appropriate systems for ensuring that all programmes are taking measures to address the specific needs of the most vulnerable including the aged, disabled, single parent households, orphans and women.
17.
Coordinate closely with BRC Shelter and Livelihoods teams to ensure an integrated approach to recovery programming in DelMas 19
18.
Work closely with finance, logistics and administration teams of BRC to facilitate smooth programme delivery
19.
In collaboration with other team members, ensure clear information about the WASH programme is available for the affected population in useable formats to facilitate two way communications between communities and BRC.
Duties applicable to all staff
1.
To work towards the achievement of overall programme goals through effective managerial and lateral relations and team work.
2.
To ensure that programme activities are consistent with the Red Cross Code of Conduct and BRCS policies and to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the RC/RC Movement.
3.
In conjunction with relevant programme staff, maintain an effective monitoring and evaluation system.
4.
To promote and facilitate the capacity building and development of staff and volunteers.
5.
To ensure that knowledge transfer within the programme, and the Movement is achieved, by documenting best practice/lessons learned as appropriate for the current programme and for future use.

6.
To perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of
Programme or Programme Manager
Lateral relationships
1.
Support Services Manager, Finance Delegate, Logistics Manager/Delegate(s), UK based staff and advisors.
2.
Liaise/coordinate with IFRC delegations and PNS delegates as necessary.
3.
Coordinate closely with the Shelter Manager, Shelter Delegate, and Livelihoods Delegate(s), to ensure an integrated approach to DelMas 19 reconstruction and recovery.
Accountability
1.
Ensure efficient and effective management of BRC resources used in the project.
2.
Ensure compliance with BRC procedures, regulations and policies.
3.
Ensure BRC is fully informed on any material developments which could affect the project and/or
BRC.
4.
Ensure that programme stakeholders are consulted and informed throughout the implementation process.
Person Specification
General
In good mental and physical health
Required Preferred
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Education/training
Red Cross Impact Training Course
Qualified engineer (minimum bachelors degree) X
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X Further qualification in water and sanitation engineering (e.g.
Masters Degree)
Experience/knowledge/professional skills (professional mastery)
Significant experience of humanitarian and recovery operations in the WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) sector
Engineering / construction experience gained as part of a reconstruction project, either WatSan or Shelter
Engineering / Construction experience in an urban context
Experience in implementing permanent watsan solutions, including: technical design, costing, preparing BoQs and time estimates
Experience implementing drainage works
Experience in managing hygiene promotion activities
Experience in working through a community participation approach, assessing needs and behaviours/customs, and designing appropriate watsan solutions
Experience of managing budgets
Good understanding of emergency and development issues and
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X associated good practice, including minimum standards for disaster response (e.g., Sphere, SEEP)

Experience in managing, developing and supporting staff and nonwaged volunteers.
Experience in preparing narrative and financial reports
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Representation and negotiation experience with Government and
Non Government agencies and community
Experience of working for the Red Cross
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Exposure to Humanitarian activities in the Caribbean or
Central/South America
Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, etc.)
Competence in the use of project management software
(i.e. MS Project)
Languages – English – proficient oral and written
Languages – French – proficient oral
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Valid UK/International driving licence (manual gears) X
General competencies
Understands the RC’s Fundamental Principles/mandate
Good team working skills
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Strong communication skills
Good planning/analytical skills
Adaptable/flexible
Accountable/ able to make decisions
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Sensitive to diversity/ can work cross culturally
Able to problem solve/take the initiative
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Good security awareness X
Management competencies
Able to lead/direct people and programmes
Able to manage resources (people, financial, physical)
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X Strategic thinking skills
Risk management skills X
Special circumstances - (Information relating to the role which the post-holder should be aware of)
The post is not accompanied
Security situation: specific and general threats exist in Port-au-Prince, necessitating good security awareness and behaviour.
This job description and person specification may be subject to change as a result of operational requirements