Project Associate (WASH)

The Project Associate (WASH) supports the implementation and monitoring of WASH, Shelter and Settlements interventions in Lebanon. The role involves coordination with partners and stakeholders, monitoring budgets, drafting reports, and assisting in humanitarian assistance and recovery activities in line with donor and government priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities addressing Shelter and WASH needs.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.
• Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps in Shelter and WASH interventions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries, set up and maintain files/records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience working in conflict-affected in areas across Lebanon, including the South and Nabatieh.
• Experience in integrated WASH/Shelter programming in and outside of collective sites.
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
• Computer/software literate, preferably advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, kobo toolbox, ODK and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is an advantage.
• Proved experience in conducting field research and preparing research reports.
• Good knowledge of the migration context in Lebanon and the region.
• A good knowledge of IOM’s mandate and activities is a distinct advantage.

Skills

• WASH Programming
• Shelter Programming
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Field Research
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Budget Monitoring
• Liaising with Authorities
• Working with vulnerable groups
• Migration Context Knowledge
• MS Excel
• Power Point
• SPSS
• KoBo Toolbox
• ODK
• Experience in multicultural settings
• Conflict-Affected Environment Experience
• Integrated WASH Programming

Languages

English, French, Spanish