WASH CAPACITY-BUILDING OFFICER (ABA Kherson) in ACTED

ACTED is a French NGO founded in 1993 that supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises around the world. ACTED provides ongoing support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and preparedness for the long-term challenges facing populations in order to break the cycle of poverty, promote development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our employees are always ready to respond to emergencies, support and restore sustainable development through 450 projects in 43 countries.

Functions:

Project Planning and Implementation

• Provide technical support to partners in project developing, object selection, drafting BoQs, procurement plans, and tender documents for WASH activities.
• Contribute to the planning of WASH interventions, ensuring technical quality, compliance with Acted standards, donor regulations, and national requirements.
• Support partners in the supervision of works and service delivery, ensuring that WASH activities meet humanitarian needs and technical standards.
• Anticipate risks and provide technical advice to partners for addressing challenges during project implementation.
• Design, adapt, and deliver capacity-building sessions for local CSOs and volunteer groups, with a focus on WASH technical standards.
• Support Partners in conducting needs assessments, verifying the quality of collected data, and facilitating the use of assessment results for activity planning, site selection, and the development of a technical action plan.
• Conduct regular technical monitoring of activities implemented by Partners (e.g., rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation systems) and provide recommendations to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collect, review, and maintain all relevant documentation (grant agreements, BoQs, tender files, reports, monitoring data) in soft and hard copies, ensuring completeness and compliance with Acted procedures.
• Provide timely feedback and recommendations to partners to improve technical and organizational performance.
• Support Deputy Project Manager in reporting and capitalization of lessons learned from WASH capacity-building initiatives.
• Assist partners in preparing inputs for reporting and capturing best practices.

Logistics

• Support partners in preparing procurement requests, verifying technical specifications of materials, and planning logistics processes for WASH activities.
• Confirm quality of material selection when applicable. 
• Ensure proper management and use of project assets, stocks, and materials within partner organizations.
• Send accurate and precise order forms in a timely manner if requested by the line manager. 
• Plan movements based on available fleet and applicable policies.

Finance

• Support the line manager in reviewing the BFU(s) and provide accurate forecasts.
• Provide technical support to partners in preparing project budgets, budget forecasts, and financial reports related to WASH activities.

HR

• Support partners in identifying and addressing staff capacity-building needs related to WASH implementation.
• Contribute to creating conditions for continuous professional development of partner staff.

Transparency and Compliance 

• Ensure compliance with Acted internal procedures and donor requirements
• Maintain accurate record keeping of project documentation, including photos and proper filing of meeting minutes, databases, attendance sheets, assessment reports/documents, review and update databases etc., in soft and hard copy

Others

• Support knowledge sharing and documentation of lessons learned from WASH activities.
• Provide translation (IF POSSIBLE) of various documents (e.g. reports, minutes, beneficiary lists, information signs ) upon request of the line manager 
• Perform any additional task as requested by the line manager.

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience is required; degree in WASH engineering or other related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the WASH sector (water, sanitation, and hygiene), including at least 2 years in humanitarian and/or development projects.
• Proven experience in managing capacity development projects, designing and delivering trainings (curricula, materials, facilitation), and supporting local CSOs, self-help or volunteer groups.
• Strong knowledge of local governance structures and experience engaging with local authorities and communities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and plan strategically.
• Ability to handle a high workload and to work independently. 
• Computer/word processing and standard office software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database applications. 
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, and Ukrainian and/or Russian. Must be able to read and interpret documents and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively.    

Увага!Згідно чинного законодавства, при працевлаштуванні військовозобов'язані громадяни України зобов'язані надати військово-облікові документи та оновити свої військово-облікові дані.

Attention! Per current legislation, individuals subject to military service duty must provide updated military registration documents while being employed.

Ми пропонуємо

• Офіційне працевлаштування;
• Регулярний перегляд заробітноїwages;
• 28 calendar days of annual leave;
• 3 additional days of leave per year according to internal policies;
• Sickness pay in the amount of 100% of salary (up to 15 days per year) according to internal policies;
• Ability to work remotely 2 days a week according to internal policies;
• Health and life insurance after the end of the initial contract period;
• A comfortable modern office with a lounge area where tea and coffee are always available;
• A friendly multicultural team that supports development and openness;
• Access to consultations with a professional psychologist to support mental health;
• English language courses to improve communication skills;
• Prospects for career growth.

“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Please note that any candidate offered a job will sign the Code of Conduct, and related policies, as part of their work contract. Misconduct can lead to dismissal.”