3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

i. Project Implementation:

 Conduct assessments to identify WASH needs and gaps in targeted communities.

 Oversee the design, construction, and rehabilitation of water and sanitation

infrastructure.

 Facilitate community-led initiatives to promote hygiene practices and improve sanitation.

 Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects,

other construction infrastructures and multiple use of water initiatives.

 Provide effective, innovative and WASH technical support to other programs ensuring

effective integration for synergies, efficiencies and greater impact.

 Capacity Building of CBOs and Water Users Committees to be able to effectively manage

WASH facilities in scenario where there is no regulated water service provider to take over.

 Ensure that processes, standards and guidelines related to WASH and Construction

initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation.

 Carry out feasibility studies, water resource mapping, EIA support, Technical Design of

WASH and Construction projects as need arises.

 Support development of technically sound funding proposals through provision of

information & data and review in collaboration with the Project Manager, other sector

Managers. Preparation of the tender documents (Technical Specifications, Drawings, Bills

of quantities and Terms of Reference).

 Facilitates Topographical Surveys and GIS activities.

 Capacity building of communities in programming and implementation of WASH and

construction projects for sustainability.

 Conduct training for water Users Associations to empower them to run their own water

supply systems in line with the approved rural water management models for improved

governance and sustainability.

 Support preparation and conducting hygiene and sanitation promotion training sessions.

ii. Community Engagement and Capacity Building:

 Conduct participatory consultations to involve communities in designing and

implementing WASH activities.

 Support the formation and training of water management committees and other local

structures.

 Deliver training sessions on hygiene promotion, and sanitation to community members.

iii. Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Compliance:4

 Collaborate with the MEAL team to monitor the effectiveness of WASH interventions.

 Collect and analyze data on WASH indicators to inform project planning and decision-

making. Prepare and submit timely, detailed reports on WASH activities to the Project

Manager.

 Ensure adherence to EU and IOM standards in all WASH programming.

iv. Coordination and Partnerships:

 Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, and other partners to align WASH activities with

national and regional strategies.

 Represent OSDA in WASH-related coordination forums and working groups in liaison with

the Project Manager.

v. Other

 Perform other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.