Job Description

Inter Aide Maintenance – Project-Mponela Office

Inter Aide began the maintenance projects in 1991 as part of WASH projects in Malawi. In 2008 the Maintenance Projects became independent.

Our objectives are:

• To improve health and sanitary living conditions of vulnerable rural families
• To increase access to maintenance services of water points
• To increase protected water points functionality rate.

POST: DISTRICT PROJECT OFFICERS FOR MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS PROJECTS (2 Posts)

Duty station: Kasungu and Nkhotakota.

Purpose of the post

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and Project Coordinator, She/ He will have to manage, monitor and support the activities of the Maintenance Project. Depending on the implementation level of the program in a district assigned, he/she will be in charge to support Water Department Offices in the takeover of Water Hand Pumps maintenance networks management or provide technical support to relevant stakeholders.

Major responsibilities

• Facilitate the Project implementation or transition among Development partners
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings including Water Department staff (WD), Area Mechanics,Spare Part Shops, Area Development Committees and Traditional Authorities to promote the project
• Facilitate the management of program activity development according to project activity calendar in collaboration with the Water Department
• Strengthen the WD capacities to manage maintenance network in order to improve the functionality rate of hand pump
• Conduct performance review of different stakeholders to track progress and identify support needed
• Strengthen the WD capacities to collect, process and analyse data on the field situation for decision making and reporting
• Follow up and train Area Mechanics and spares parts retailers for the district
• Promotion of the project and its partners at district level (Relationship with Wash program in others NGOs)
• Represent Inter Aide Maintenance Project among authorities and WASH professionals
• Ensure a strict follow up of the program financial aspects and administrative procedures
• Collaboration with safeguarding key stakeholders at district and community level
• Produce monthly, quarterly, bi annual and annual reports in line with Inter Aide standards

Qualifications, skills and experiences

• Mature, of proven good conduct and integrity.
• Bachelor Degree in Project Management, Community Development, or Water Resources Management, or any related field.
• Those with Diploma as indicated above with relevant experience will be considered.
• Possession of valid and clean motorcycle driving license.
• Ability to manage budgets and produce justifiable expenses.
• 2 years relevant experience with development programs or organizational management will be appreciated.
• Leadership skills, Good external relations and communications skills
• Ability to work and to maintain compatibility among staff and partners.
• Good writing and presentation skills for reporting purposes.
• Computer skills in general but specifically good in Excel is required.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Other added advantages include: staff management experience or experience with development project transition skills for efficient project hand over.
• Motivation to move very often to the field.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply

Skills Required

• Computer Skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
• Leadership skills
• Presentation Skills
• Project Management
• Report writing
• Self-managed/ Disciplined
• Team-working skills
• Communication skill

How to apply
Eligible candidates meeting the required qualification and experience should send applications with detailed CV, cover letter and names of 3 traceable referees not later than 12:00 noon on Friday, 12th February 2021 as its online enrolment, with Position Title: “District Project Officer” in subject line to:

Email: [email protected]