Location: Nyala Darfur, Sudan | Category: Development, Non-Profit
CARE is seeking a Watsan Project Coordinator to lead the Water & Environmental Sanitation Project, providing overall technical and management oversight to the sector and guiding environment conservation efforts in the mission. The incumbent is the CARE Sudan focal person for environmental issues and will take a lead in mainstreaming environment concerns into CARE’s programs. S/he will be responsible for implementation of donor contracts; Team Leadership, programme development in
line with the DERO and Country Office strategic plans; and for Collaboration with other stakeholders. Directly or through delegation, the Project Coordinator shall oversee a team of over fifty comprising of Water Resources Engineers, Environmental Health Scientists, Community Development experts and Support cadres. He will directly supervise three project Managers with support from one Watsan Advisor.
QUALIFICATIONS: First degree in Civil/ Water Resources engineering, Environmental Health/ Science, Agriculture, or a related development field. Over four year’s active experience in management of Water and sanitation programs – both Relief and Development. Integrated water resources management and environmental conservation. Capacity for Emergency and development Programming, Knowledge of CARE procedures and Sphere/NGO code of conduct, Leadership skills, Budget management, Communication with impact. Patience and Resilience to operate in a complex and
stressful environment. Flexibility in constantly changing circumstances, Sensitivity to Gender and Diversity, Initiative and analytical/ problem solving skills, proficiency in use of computer (MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and general telecommunication facilities. Fluent in English required and Arabic preferred.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity.
To Apply: visit www.careusa.org/careers
Posted on September 23rd, 2008 | Filed under: Development, Non-Profit