Samaritan's Purse - WASH Program Coordinator

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization, based in the United States, providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Job Summary

The WASH Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing water and sanitation projects. They will oversee a team of WASH staff that could include plumbers, construction workers, and cleaners. The WASH Coordinator will be the primary point of contact for subcontractors and will advise the program manager on generally accepted local practices and rules. They will coordinate procurement and delivery of materials with the program manager and SP logistics team, and will assist in contract negotiations.  The WASH Coordinator will report activities to the program manager and perform all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse with a generous and serving spirit.

Key Responsibilities

•        Design and implement water and sanitation projects, in coordination with the SP WASH PM, UNHCR, and relevant Greek authorities/Municipality Water Company. 

•        Advise the program manager on the best way to implement a project (i.e. subcontracting, direct procurement, piece by piece basis etc.)

•        Oversee the day-to-day WASH activities across different sites (may include water and wastewater management, sanitation and solid waste management, and hygiene promotion).

•        Ensure that basic WASH standards are maintained within all the sites, this includes application of SPHERE standards, the UNHCR Europe WASH strategy, as well as other internationally recognized operational standards.

•        Supervise subcontractors and employees/temporary laborers to ensure the set project timeliness, quality and design standards are met and are within budget.

•        Assist the program manager in the identification and design of new projects.

•        Coordinate with logistics for WASH procurement, warehousing, and delivery.

•        Complete other activities as directed by the program manager.

Education / Experience Needed

Degree in engineering or construction management preferred. Five years of experience in project implementation and management, preferably in water and sanitation. Proven ability to coordinate and manage staff, finances, and project activities. Past experience in an NGO preferred.

Skills Required

·         Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.

·         Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills.

·         Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.

·         Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.

·         Must be a humble team player.

·         Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

·         Willingness to travel throughout Greece.

·         Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

·         Must have analytical and report writing skills.

·         High level of integrity and stewardship.

·         Committed to the SP values and ethics.

·         A working knowledge of how water networks, sanitary installations, and septic systems among others are designed.

·         Ability to supervise contractors and staff members.

Language Skills

Fluency in Greek and English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English and Greek. Ability to read and interprent legal  and government documents in English and Greek. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of refugees or employees of organization. Farsi and/or Arabic language skills preferred but not required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

•        The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

•        May work in environment with exposure to communicable diseases, cold, wet and humid weather conditions.

•        Work in a security context that is fluid

• Competitive salary.
• Dynamic working environment.
• Relocation support will apply for the selected candidates that will relocate to one of our Field Offices.

Interested candidates should:

1. Submit their CV in English and Greek.
2. Download the linked form https://db.tt/hBu5lHrp and return it to greecerecruiting@samaritan.org .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you in advance,

Samaritan's Purse Greece