Action Against Hunger
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programmes in over 45 countries benefitting seven million people each year. With head offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. Every year, our 7,500+ field workers help over 21 million people in over 45 countries worldwide.

As a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious organization, we are committed to principled humanitarian action as outlined in our International Charter of Principles: independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to affected populations, professionalism and transparency.

Program Manager-Water Sanitation and Hygiene Manager

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Main Responsibilities:

Ensure technical implementation of integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities;
Develop ACF understanding on WASH issues;
Manage and supervise WASH program staffs;
Strengthen partnerships in the areas of his/her intervention and participate in coordination and representation;
Ensure proper reporting of the programmes;
Maintain smooth coordination with internal and external stakeholders;
Contribute to the quality, accountability and impact measurement process of his/her program; and
Participate in the administration procedures of the organization associated with programme activities.

Qualification and Skills:

Master’s degree in Civil engineering, Environmental engineering or relevant sector.
At least four (4) years of work experience in WASH program including strengthening WASH sector governance, Functionality & Sustainability of the WASH services & Partnership management of which 3 years should be in a similar position. An experience with INGOs will be an added value
Capacity of handling large scale rural water supply schemes and able to provide technical support to team and partners.
Budget management
Excellent management skills (HR, projects, stress/conflict management)
Ability to organize, train and motivate a team and work with local partners
Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills
Disciplined and able to work independently
Excellent interpersonal, communication and reporting skills
Knowledge of the local dynamics and good representation skills (liaison with local authorities, representation with national and international agencies, etc)
Excellent standard of written and spoken English and Nepali Excellent computer skills including navigating email, internet and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work under pressure as well as set and manage priorities

Vacancy Ref: ACFWASHNUPM
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Nuwakot

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