Wash Coordinator (National Position) at Danish Refugee Council 142 views0 applications


Position Description

Title : WASH COORDINATOR

Category : C

Location : Various

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and representation

  • Develop relationship with a range of Key stakeholders including OPM, UN Agencies, Local Governments and Private Sector.
  • Representation of DRC and active participation in the local WASH Sector and relevant sub‐sectors/working groups.
  • Maintain/establish rapport with government authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGOs as required.
  • Ensure coordination and close working environment with other sectors of DRC.
  • Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH related projects in West Nile.
  • Work in active coordination with other sectors in Rhino Camp and similar activities in West Nile-if required.
  • Ensure regular WASH sector staff meetings in Arua (Rhino Camp).
  • Actively participate in internal coordination meeting in Arua and other locations of West Nile when needed.

Project development, implementation and reporting

  • Provide leadership to the WASH Sector in the camp.
  • Responsible for the development of concept notes, project plans, budgets and funding proposals
  • Undertake gap analysis in the areas of WASH and contribute in the development of new thematic areas according to the analysis.
  • Responsible for the efficient and effective program implementation of all WASH projects within the given timeframe, budget and quality standards.
  • Contribute to the development of DRC strategy in areas of WASH.
  • Participate and ensure quality and technical standards of the capacity building trainings, activities at all levels.
  • Develop a monitoring scheme, which include performance and impact indicators.
  • Develop data base system and data collection tools and ensure quality data collection, data entry and undertake analysis and produce reports.
  • Ensure that a common strategy, approach and tools are developed for all WASH components in West Nile.
  • Contribute to the development of advocacy points based on assessment of situations and risks.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports in the areas of WASH

Staff development and management

  • Supervise WASH officers in Rhino Camp and provide technical follow up and support to WASH officers in West Nile-when required.
  • Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets and contribute to technical appraisal of WASH officers in Rhino Camp.
  • Conduct training needs assessments of all WASH staff and make recommendations.
  • Conduct periodic field visits to support field staffs through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.
  • Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.

Budget Monitoring

  • Responsible for grants management of all WASH projects in Arua-Rhino Camp and projects with shared funding in West Nile
  • Monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups of Rhino Camp projects and shared funding projects in West Nile.
  • Liaise with DRC Administration, Logistics, Finance departments and the Program/Project Manager/Head of Office to ensure smooth operation of the field offices.
  • In collaboration with the Program/Project Manager, review the activity and related financial reports.
  • Ensure timely procurements for the sector according to the procurement plan.
  • Ensure procurements for the sector are done within acceptable price, quality and technical qualities for the deliveries.

Reporting Arrangements

The WASH Coordinator reports to WASH Manager.

Personal Specifications

Essential:

  • · Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Environment Health Science, Water Engineering or WASH related course from recognized institution with more than 5 years work experience in a similar role Or Masters of Science with at least 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
  • Documented skills in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
  • Thorough knowledge of WASH national and international standards.
  • Strong competence in English literacy.
  • Proven skills in computer programs (Word, Excel, and statistical packages).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent skills in report writing and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in emergency and conflict areas.
  • Proven experience in effective coordination and creating working relations with the other team members and other stakeholders.

Competencies

  • Proven commitment to accountable practices.
  • Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
  • Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
  • Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
  • Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.

How to apply:

Expected start date: Immediately.

Application and CV

Applications should be in English and include the following:

  1. A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
  2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

The deadline for submission of applications is the 30th June 2017.

We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Danish Refugee Council is currently implementing a broad range of activities relevant to conflict affected communities and persons. The activities are categorized in ten sectors:

Shelter and Non-food Items, Food Security, Protection, Income Generation, Coordination & Operational Services, Community Infrastructure & Services, Humanitarian Mine Action, Armed Violence Reduction (AVR), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), and Education.

Here you can read some short exemplifications of what types of activities the respective sectors include:

Shelter and Non-food Items: Provision of emergency shelter, emergency cash grants, rehabilitation of housing, distribution of non-food items (NFIs) and provision of return and repatriation kits.

Food Security: Emergency food provision or food voucher programmes. Training and capacity development in agriculture, agricultural inputs (e.g. tools and seeds), agricultural grants.

Protection: Advocacy for the rights of displaced people in their context of displacement, child protection initiatives, individual protection assistance based on vulnerability, legal aid, land & property rights, sexual and gender-based violence prevention, registration services for the internally displaced and refugees, monitoring of rights and rights awareness-raising, facilitation of return and repatriation processes.

Income Generation: Business training and SME development, business grants, life-skills training, literacy and numeracy training, vocational training, micro-credit loans, savings groups, group enterprise development and facilitation.

Coordination & Operational Services: Coordination and management of refugee and IDP camps, active participation in UN cluster coordination, humanitarian surveys and studies, facilitation of NGO Networks focused on displacement solutions, capacity development, training and support to local NGOs, secondment of experts to UN emergency operations worldwide

Community Infrastructure & Services: Provision of physical infrastructure like roads, bridges, community centres, irrigation systems or other community structures, facilitation and training of infrastructure management groups at community level, facilitation and funding of community development plans, initiatives for disaster risk reduction at community level.

Humanitarian Mine Action: Manual or mechanical mine clearance, clearance of former battle areas, education for affected communities – with special focus on children on how to avoid harm from mines and UXO, surveys of expected and confirmed mined or UXO areas, explosive ordnance disposal and stockpile destruction, capacity building of national demining institutions.

Armed Violence Reduction (AVR): Education in procedures for safe storage and safe handling of small arms and light weapons (SALW), capacity building of institutions for safety, local and community level conflict management and mitigation.

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH): Emergency water supply, hygiene item distribution, hygiene information and education, construction of latrines, installation water points, wells and water storage. Water purification.

Education: Education grants and fee support, school feeding programmes, teacher training and support, school materials provision and construction or rehabilitation of school structures.

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Position Description

Title : WASH COORDINATOR

Category : C

Location : Various

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and representation

  • Develop relationship with a range of Key stakeholders including OPM, UN Agencies, Local Governments and Private Sector.
  • Representation of DRC and active participation in the local WASH Sector and relevant sub‐sectors/working groups.
  • Maintain/establish rapport with government authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGOs as required.
  • Ensure coordination and close working environment with other sectors of DRC.
  • Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH related projects in West Nile.
  • Work in active coordination with other sectors in Rhino Camp and similar activities in West Nile-if required.
  • Ensure regular WASH sector staff meetings in Arua (Rhino Camp).
  • Actively participate in internal coordination meeting in Arua and other locations of West Nile when needed.

Project development, implementation and reporting

  • Provide leadership to the WASH Sector in the camp.
  • Responsible for the development of concept notes, project plans, budgets and funding proposals
  • Undertake gap analysis in the areas of WASH and contribute in the development of new thematic areas according to the analysis.
  • Responsible for the efficient and effective program implementation of all WASH projects within the given timeframe, budget and quality standards.
  • Contribute to the development of DRC strategy in areas of WASH.
  • Participate and ensure quality and technical standards of the capacity building trainings, activities at all levels.
  • Develop a monitoring scheme, which include performance and impact indicators.
  • Develop data base system and data collection tools and ensure quality data collection, data entry and undertake analysis and produce reports.
  • Ensure that a common strategy, approach and tools are developed for all WASH components in West Nile.
  • Contribute to the development of advocacy points based on assessment of situations and risks.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, donor and other reports in the areas of WASH

Staff development and management

  • Supervise WASH officers in Rhino Camp and provide technical follow up and support to WASH officers in West Nile-when required.
  • Develop staff performance measurement and targets and appraise them based on the set targets and contribute to technical appraisal of WASH officers in Rhino Camp.
  • Conduct training needs assessments of all WASH staff and make recommendations.
  • Conduct periodic field visits to support field staffs through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.
  • Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.

Budget Monitoring

  • Responsible for grants management of all WASH projects in Arua-Rhino Camp and projects with shared funding in West Nile
  • Monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow ups of Rhino Camp projects and shared funding projects in West Nile.
  • Liaise with DRC Administration, Logistics, Finance departments and the Program/Project Manager/Head of Office to ensure smooth operation of the field offices.
  • In collaboration with the Program/Project Manager, review the activity and related financial reports.
  • Ensure timely procurements for the sector according to the procurement plan.
  • Ensure procurements for the sector are done within acceptable price, quality and technical qualities for the deliveries.

Reporting Arrangements

The WASH Coordinator reports to WASH Manager.

Personal Specifications

Essential:

  • · Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Environment Health Science, Water Engineering or WASH related course from recognized institution with more than 5 years work experience in a similar role Or Masters of Science with at least 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
  • Documented skills in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
  • Thorough knowledge of WASH national and international standards.
  • Strong competence in English literacy.
  • Proven skills in computer programs (Word, Excel, and statistical packages).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent skills in report writing and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in emergency and conflict areas.
  • Proven experience in effective coordination and creating working relations with the other team members and other stakeholders.

Competencies

  • Proven commitment to accountable practices.
  • Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
  • Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
  • Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
  • Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.

How to apply:

Expected start date: Immediately.

Application and CV

Applications should be in English and include the following:

  1. A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
  2. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

The deadline for submission of applications is the 30th June 2017.

We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We thank applicants for their interest in the position however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2017-06-30

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