Job ID
50360
Job Title
WASH Head of Project
To work for
Action Against Hunger
Country
Syria
City
Hassakeh
Field of Work
Engineering
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Objective 1: To ensure successful implementation of assigned projects according to standards and protocols and in line with the humanitarian principles.
- Conduct/lead/support Needs Assessments (whether stand-alone, through partners, or sectors) to ensure timely evaluation of target vulnerable population needs and gaps and recommend appreciative interventions – focusing specifically on the continuation of the currently assigned project activities.
- Contribute to the proposal preparation by providing inputs on implementation modalities of the intervention by capitalizing on former experiences (lessons learned and best practices). Provide inputs (together with Technical Coordinators/Program managers) for Project Procurement Plan to logisticians and for the project budget’s activity lines.
- Plan, organise and conduct Kick-Off meetings, ensuring the participation of all relevant departments and implementing partner(s) ‘personnel. Ensuring the clear outcomes of the conference: Understanding of the roles are reached; clear communication channels are established; Project objectives, potential risk scenarios/responses and timelines are reviewed and revised.
- Work closely with MEAL to make sure all areas of intervention are assessed in terms of needs and vulnerability and reports (baseline/KAP Survey/sustainable and feasibility assessments) are being updated, finalized, and validated from technical and MEAL managers/coordinators; fine-tune the action if necessary.
- In relation to project activities, identify in advance the need for approvals from the local authorities and other stakeholders; feed the information to the relevant personnel involved in obtaining these approvals.
- Plan, organize and lead the beneficiaries registration and selection according to internal procedures and processes; assure the correct collection of beneficiary data (demographic, INA…).
- Participate in preparing (as part of proposal) and revising regularly the following ACF project tools on regular basis once the project starts.
- Prepare and update project work plan (monthly basis).
- Organigram of the project to define the roles and responsibilities.
- Output indicators (at least monthly).
- Review the BFU and update projections based on PPP; provide the explanation on deviations when analyzing actual vs projected expenses. (monthly)
- In coordination with Technical Team produce Procurement Requests with the complete technical specification and submit it in timely manner to Logistic department for processing. Participate in selection process of suppliers.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of projects and mission reports (sitreps, APRs, intermediate and final reports, and other necessary reports).
- Ensure that the implementing partner thoroughly follows program implementation as agreed with local authorities and agencies, and in line with validated plans, budget, and timeframes.
- Ensure timely preparation and measuring output and outcome indicators, in collaboration with the MEAL department.
- Conduct field visits during the different cycles of the project (including post-completion) to make sure good quality is maintained and ACF and donors’ standards are being respected and followed regularly.
- Participate in capitalization, lessons learned and evaluation processes.
Objective 2: Support coordination of project team at a base-level, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly work planning
- Ensure that project activities are work planned in the base workplan as needed.
- Create and share weekly, task-based workplans with team members to ensure that workplans are clear.
- Ensure that the base workplan is updated on a monthly basis in line with discussions with Program Manager.
Objective 3: Manage project team members with a focus on capacity building
- Provide regular feedback to all project staff regarding performance, and regularly review all project outputs (ToRs / tools / reports) created by staff for quality.
- Be an example of the Code of Conduct and ACF principles to the WASH team.
- Provide regular coaching and feedback sessions, providing adequate updates on progress against development plan and new objectives.
- Actively notice gaps in knowledge and propose ways to fill these gaps.
- Set clear expectations during appraisal periods, and communicate effectively when these standards are not being met.
- Create an open atmosphere where all team members are treated with equality and respect.
- Conduct weekly/bi-weekly team meetings to follow up on deliverables.
Objective 4: External representation
- Participate on stakeholders’ meeting related to the WASH Subsector.
- Represent Action Against Hunger in working groups, for discussion and Interagency.
- WASH coordination meetings and taskforces when required.
Objective 5: To contribute to building the capacity of ACF and implementing partner staff according to the needs identified
- Contribute identifying Implementing Partner and ACF mission staff training needs and conduct/facilitate trainings/workshops focused on the identified capacity building priorities.
- Proactively foster good communication and synergy with other mission staff members, departments (MEAL, Admin/Finance, Logistics) and offices (capital, base).
Objective 6: To contribute to developing and implementing strategies and programming in the mission
- Contribute to analyses the humanitarian context in Syria and prepare context updates; accordingly.
- As a permanent process Incorporate Risk management in every activity and actions.
- Contribute identifying ideas/fields of intervention for ACF positioning and strategy for new programs, pilot projects, new geographical areas of interventions.
- Support the senior management team and/or the Coordinators in meetings with Donors, UN Agencies, other NGOs, sector working groups etc when requested.
Objective 7: Abide by and promote ACF security (cross-cutting)
- Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols.
- Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or noncompliance with the security plan.
Objective 8: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger (cross-cutting)
- Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee’s abilities.
- Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee’s abilities.
Objective 9: Gender & Safeguarding (cross-cutting)
- Promote safe and equitable environments, through knowledge and application of the protocol against harassment and gender policy.
- Knowledge and compliance with safeguarding policy.
- Conduct/lead/support Needs Assessments (whether stand-alone, through partners, or sectors) to ensure timely evaluation of target vulnerable population needs and gaps and recommend appreciative interventions – focusing specifically on the continuation of the currently assigned project activities.
- Contribute to the proposal preparation by providing inputs on implementation modalities of the intervention by capitalizing on former experiences (lessons learned and best practices). Provide inputs (together with Technical Coordinators/Program managers) for Project Procurement Plan to logisticians and for the project budget’s activity lines.
- Plan, organise and conduct Kick-Off meetings, ensuring the participation of all relevant departments and implementing partner(s) ‘personnel. Ensuring the clear outcomes of the conference: Understanding of the roles are reached; clear communication channels are established; Project objectives, potential risk scenarios/responses and timelines are reviewed and revised.
- Work closely with MEAL to make sure all areas of intervention are assessed in terms of needs and vulnerability and reports (baseline/KAP Survey/sustainable and feasibility assessments) are being updated, finalized, and validated from technical and MEAL managers/coordinators; fine-tune the action if necessary.
- In relation to project activities, identify in advance the need for approvals from the local authorities and other stakeholders; feed the information to the relevant personnel involved in obtaining these approvals.
- Plan, organize and lead the beneficiaries registration and selection according to internal procedures and processes; assure the correct collection of beneficiary data (demographic, INA…).
- Participate in preparing (as part of proposal) and revising regularly the following ACF project tools on regular basis once the project starts.
- Prepare and update project work plan (monthly basis).
- Organigram of the project to define the roles and responsibilities.
- Output indicators (at least monthly).
- Review the BFU and update projections based on PPP; provide the explanation on deviations when analyzing actual vs projected expenses. (monthly)
- In coordination with Technical Team produce Procurement Requests with the complete technical specification and submit it in timely manner to Logistic department for processing. Participate in selection process of suppliers.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of projects and mission reports (sitreps, APRs, intermediate and final reports, and other necessary reports).
- Ensure that the implementing partner thoroughly follows program implementation as agreed with local authorities and agencies, and in line with validated plans, budget, and timeframes.
- Ensure timely preparation and measuring output and outcome indicators, in collaboration with the MEAL department.
- Conduct field visits during the different cycles of the project (including post-completion) to make sure good quality is maintained and ACF and donors’ standards are being respected and followed regularly.
- Participate in capitalization, lessons learned and evaluation processes.
Objective 2: Support coordination of project team at a base-level, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly work planning
- Ensure that project activities are work planned in the base workplan as needed.
- Create and share weekly, task-based workplans with team members to ensure that workplans are clear.
- Ensure that the base workplan is updated on a monthly basis in line with discussions with Program Manager.
Objective 3: Manage project team members with a focus on capacity building
- Provide regular feedback to all project staff regarding performance, and regularly review all project outputs (ToRs / tools / reports) created by staff for quality.
- Be an example of the Code of Conduct and ACF principles to the WASH team.
- Provide regular coaching and feedback sessions, providing adequate updates on progress against development plan and new objectives.
- Actively notice gaps in knowledge and propose ways to fill these gaps.
- Set clear expectations during appraisal periods, and communicate effectively when these standards are not being met.
- Create an open atmosphere where all team members are treated with equality and respect.
- Conduct weekly/bi-weekly team meetings to follow up on deliverables.
Objective 4: External representation
- Participate on stakeholders’ meeting related to the WASH Subsector.
- Represent Action Against Hunger in working groups, for discussion and Interagency.
- WASH coordination meetings and taskforces when required.
Objective 5: To contribute to building the capacity of ACF and implementing partner staff according to the needs identified
- Contribute identifying Implementing Partner and ACF mission staff training needs and conduct/facilitate trainings/workshops focused on the identified capacity building priorities.
- Proactively foster good communication and synergy with other mission staff members, departments (MEAL, Admin/Finance, Logistics) and offices (capital, base).
Objective 6: To contribute to developing and implementing strategies and programming in the mission
- Contribute to analyses the humanitarian context in Syria and prepare context updates; accordingly.
- As a permanent process Incorporate Risk management in every activity and actions.
- Contribute identifying ideas/fields of intervention for ACF positioning and strategy for new programs, pilot projects, new geographical areas of interventions.
- Support the senior management team and/or the Coordinators in meetings with Donors, UN Agencies, other NGOs, sector working groups etc when requested.
Objective 7: Abide by and promote ACF security (cross-cutting)
- Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols.
- Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or noncompliance with the security plan.
Objective 8: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger (cross-cutting)
- Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee’s abilities.
- Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee’s abilities.
Objective 9: Gender & Safeguarding (cross-cutting)
- Promote safe and equitable environments, through knowledge and application of the protocol against harassment and gender policy.
- Knowledge and compliance with safeguarding policy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Water / Environmental Engineering, Civil engineering, Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architect.
- Excellent knowledge and experience in WaSH humanitarian/emergency projects
- Excellent knowledge and experience in implementing WASH interventions.
- Significant understanding and experience with project budgets and financial management.
- Good context analysis skills.
- Excellent team management skills, good listener, and high communication skills.
- Experience in representation/external coordination.
- Experience working in integrated programmes.
- Good analytical skills and the capability to work in a precise, structured, and detailed manner.
- Must have good drafting and verbal communications skills.
- Development of project management tools.
- Experience in building the capacity of staff and manage large teams.
- Minimum 2 years in similar responsibility
- Good knowledge of INGOs and donor agency procedures, guidelines, and intervention in the country as well as coordination with the Departments of Water.
- Strong computer skills in Office environment and data management.
- AutoCAD and GIS in IT skills are an asset
- Good command in reporting platforms (INA, 123 surveys, Activity info, Kobo, DRMS and others).
- Excellent knowledge and experience in WaSH humanitarian/emergency projects
- Excellent knowledge and experience in implementing WASH interventions.
- Significant understanding and experience with project budgets and financial management.
- Good context analysis skills.
- Excellent team management skills, good listener, and high communication skills.
- Experience in representation/external coordination.
- Experience working in integrated programmes.
- Good analytical skills and the capability to work in a precise, structured, and detailed manner.
- Must have good drafting and verbal communications skills.
- Development of project management tools.
- Experience in building the capacity of staff and manage large teams.
- Minimum 2 years in similar responsibility
- Good knowledge of INGOs and donor agency procedures, guidelines, and intervention in the country as well as coordination with the Departments of Water.
- Strong computer skills in Office environment and data management.
- AutoCAD and GIS in IT skills are an asset
- Good command in reporting platforms (INA, 123 surveys, Activity info, Kobo, DRMS and others).
Salary and Benefits
- Contract period: 6 months renewable based on Action Against Hunger fund and performance
- Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
- Duty station: Hassakeh.
- Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
Action against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work such as but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial misconduct; We expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through endorsing our code of conduct and other related policies and only those who share our values and code of conduct will be recruited to work for us.
- Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
- Duty station: Hassakeh.
- Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
Action against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work such as but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial misconduct; We expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through endorsing our code of conduct and other related policies and only those who share our values and code of conduct will be recruited to work for us.
About us
An international Non-governmental, Neutral and independent Humanitarian Organization, which combat to deliver humanitarian assistance in the crises areas all over the world.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Aug 17, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 16, 2026
CV Language
English
