Overview
Background: Global Communities is seeking a WASH Consultant to support our continuous WASH programming and portfolios in Yemen. The WASH Consultant will be responsible for reviewing WASH activities with service delivery proposal packages for projects under the Yemen portfolio, including technical project descriptions and associated supporting documentation, to be reviewed and approved by USAID and/or OFDA.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review WASH projects’ detailed technical descriptions, environmental review forms, technical drawings, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and provide technical input to the Yemen field teams, as requested.
- In close coordination with the Yemen field program staff, COP, Area Manager and Country Director, follow-up in a timely manner, all WASH program activities to ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with the donor-approved proposal, requirements, budgets and workplans.
- Coordinate with HQ and Yemen based field teams to address and respond to in a timely manner, all WASH-related questions received from the donor technical specialists.
- Provide regular, comprehensive technical training and on-the-job mentoring for Yemen WASH teams, as needed.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in the WASH sector.
- Strong knowledge of USAID environmental compliance requirements for WASH projects.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to field teams in Yemen.
- Ability to prioritize and work to strict deadlines.
- Experience working with teams and building local capacity
- Language fluency (speaking, writing) in English and Arabic required.
How to apply
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