MEDAIR is currenty offering an open position as WASH project manager in Dungu, Province Orientale of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Starting date for this position is 1 April 2012 and the contract duration is 12 months.

Role and Responsibilities
To manage the Medair Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) programme in D.R. Congo and to ensure proposal objectives are met within the appropriate timescales and that the services delivered are within the overall budget and meet Medair quality standards. To manage the WASH staff and anticipate, plan, and lead in the development of new WASH project proposals.

Project Overview
Medair currently operates in three sectors in D.R. Congo, in health supporting of IDPs in Irumu and Bas & Haut Uélé, in WASH improving water, sanitation and hygiene in health centres and households and in infrastructure by rehabilitation of bridges and crossings to improve humanitarian access.

Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace: Dungu, Province Orientale, DR Congo           
Starting Date: 01 April 2012                                    
Initial Contract Details: 12 months, 100%

Qualifications

• University degree in Water Technology, Hydrology or Civil Engineering

Experience / Competencies

• 2 years engineer professional experience post qualification
• Preferably at least 1 year in developing country with experience in Hygiene and Health Promotion (HHP) and Sanitation in emergency settings Technical skills in emergency WASH interventions
• Experience in training and mentoring staff
• Experience in financial management
• Fluent French (written and spoken) desirable

Medair standard working requirements for the field

• Experienced professionals in a relevant field
• Committed christians
• Commitment to Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
• Overseas intercultural experience
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit