Project Management Support Associate(Capacity Building), Karachi [Pakistan]

 

The WASH KP and Sindh projectFunded by USAID, the project “Improved Access to Water and Sanitation Services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh” was initiated in September 2021. The project aims at improving access to clean and safe water, hygiene and sanitation and increasing the resilience of communities affected by floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces. It is expected to last 5 years, until December 2026.The project is articulated around three main components:

• Improve quality and reach of water supply services and increase access to community and household sanitation (Infrastructure);
• Provide more effective, gender-responsive and transparent WASH services through enhanced capacity of government and communities (Capacity Building);
• Reduce waterborne diseases and improve the resilience of communities through improved community and household hygiene practices (Behavioral Change).

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.Functional Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager or WASH Specialist, the Project Management Support Associate (Capacity Building) will perform the following tasks:

• Liaison with public and semi-public entities active in the WASH sector;

• Procurement of third-party capacity-building services;

• Implementation of capacity-building programmes;

• Monitoring and reporting on project’s capacity-building components;

1. Liaison with public and semi-public entities active in the WASH sector

• Under the guidance of the Senior PM and the WASH Specialist, coordinate contacts at operational level with public and semi-public entities providing water supply, sanitation and solid waste management services (Public Health Engineering Department, Cities Development Authorities, Municipal Water & Sanitation Services, etc.). Also any community organized groups involved in water and sanitation.

2 . Procurement of third-party capacity-building services

• Participate in the preparation of tender documents for the provision of capacity building services; advising the PM and other team members on the best selection criteria and drafting documents in UNOPS eSourcing procurement system.
• Follow up and supervision of the third-party service during implementation.
• Define any extra activity to conduct by the third-service provider during the follow up period till the end of the

  project.

Implementation of capacity-building programmes

• Organize, schedule and oversee the implementation of the capacity building programmes by the third-party services providers.
• Whenever required, act as a facilitator/trainer and deliver directly key elements of the capacity building programmes.

Monitoring and reporting on project’s capacity-building components

• Monitor the effectiveness of the capacity-building activities and suggest adjustments of methodology and capacity building material based on the lessons learned from current practices.
• Conduct pre- and post-program knowledge assessments to measure the effectiveness of capacity-building programmes, and knowledge growth of trainees and report the data collected in a dashboard (with ICT support as required).
• Report timely and accurately on the progress of all the capacity-building components of the project, with a focus on impact, quality, risks & issues, and lessons learned.
• Develop and implement a follow-up plan to the trained service providers and stakeholders and suggest actions as refresh training when needed.

Impact of ResultsThe PMSA-Capacity Building Associate directly impacts the success of the project’s capacity building components of the project by ensuring a close liaison with the public and semi-public entities targeted by the project; the quality and accuracy of the analysis of those entities’ governance models, funding mechanisms, policies, structures, procedures, culture, capacity gaps causing the service gaps; the soundness of the service enhancement and capacity building plans developed; best value for money in the procurement of third-party capacity building services; passion and persistence in the implementation of capacity building programmes; accuracy and critical thinking in the monitoring and reporting; and leadership and motivation of the capacity building team.Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Bachelor Degree, preferably in Water Engineering, Development Studies, Project Management, Sociology ,Public Health, Social Sciences, Adult education, Community development or equivalent water and sanitation related, plus 2 additional years of relevant experience

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in capacity building of private, semi-public or public entities.
• Minimum 2 complete water and sanitation related project completion in the last 5 years would be highly considered
• At least 1 year of experience with semi-public and/or public utilities providers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Sindh province
• Some experience in partnership development is an added advantage
• Understanding and/or experience of the sector of water supply, water sanitation and/or solid waste management is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Full professional knowledge of English is essential.
• Fluency in Urdu and one or more Pakistan regional languages (in particular Pashto or Sindhi) is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contract Agreement Agreement (ICA)

Contract level: Local ICA Support (L-ICA 6)

Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

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