ACF Vacancy : WASH Monitor and Capacity Building Officer

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Founded in 1979, ACF International (Action
Against Hunger) is an international
humanitarian organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries.
Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight
against hunger, our mission is to save lives
through the prevention, detection, and treatment
of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts.

ACF has been active in the NTT district since 2007. Around 40 networks
have benefited from a renovation, as have water sources and wells.
In the
Kupang District, ACF has only been active since 2011. The district's needs are
still considerable, particularly as the number of stakeholders is lower than
the neighbouring TTS district.  Moreover,
ACF is due to launch a Nutrition program in Kupang and WASH initiatives will be
implemented in the same sub-districts in order to strengthen the nutritional
program's impact.

As the
program is now starting the implementation, we are currently looking for   3
qualified candidates to fill the position of WaSH Monitor and Capacity Building Officer  to work in TTS Sub District  and Kupang- NTT Province areas.

Initial
Contract duration : 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Reporting to : WASH Supervisor

Starting date : ASAP

Educational / Professional Background: Diploma / Level of studies : Professional Certificate (CAP) or professional
experience in Community Based Management (CBM) and Participative Health and
Hygiene Promotion (PHHP)

Required Competences & Skills : Competence
in trainings organisation and implementing participative approaches  – Scheduling of activities – Good
organizational ability – Good knowledge of the intervention area – Dynamism –
Flexibility – Computer skills – Knowledge of English and local languages –
Motorbike driving license and riding experience.

Key Assignment: Ensure the sustainability of
ACF the WASH project and build local capacities to self manage the water
systems after project completion. 

Main Objectives :

Follow up Water Committees (WC) from former ACF WASH
Projects:
ü  Meetings coordination ;
ü  Monitors the implementation and adjustment of water fees, local
management rule and facilitates the process to update and change them
ü  He/she may train, asked by WCs, on proposal writing to get local grants
from the government (to extend and/or repair facilities)

Standardize and coordinate O&M procedures together
with the WC and local authorities :
ü  Organizes and implements  training
updates of WC
ü  Monitors the work of the committees in the field, the maintenance of
water points ;
ü  Settles routines and procedures for daily O&M
ü  Makes sure the community approach is integrated in the project’s other
sectors ;
ü  Writes weekly activity plans and reports for the Supervisor
ü  Participates in the weekly team meetings.

Data collection about WC and facilities:
ü  Collects data about WC
and facilities
ü  Follow up disruptions on
water supply and identifies possible solutions and alternatives.
ü  Feeds back the WASH
Supervisor to trigger policy making and implementation, about ruling, water
fees, O&M, etc.


Other
requirements :
INGO/Humanitarian
experiences, ability to work in team, good interpersonal communication and
skills, able to work and spend time in the project sites

Interest
applicants to submit their letter of interest and update CV with references to
ActionContre la Faim,
by email : acfrecruitment@yahoo.fr  ; no later than 23 April
2013.
Only short- listed  candidates
will be contacted.