Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified WASH Coordinator.
About the job
The WASH Coordinator is responsible for the development and roll out of DRC’s WASH approach in Somalia ensuring integration with emergency and protection, and for the supervision of the quality of the implementation at site level, in coordination with WASH Cluster and relevant authorities. This entails building effective collaboration with a diversity of stakeholders, ranging from displaced communities, host community representatives, humanitarian partners, and local authorities.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Responsibilities:
WASH Technical Support
- Lead the development, update and roll out of DRC’s WASH strategy in Somalia.
- Lead the harmonization of the methodology, tools, processes, and outputs within the various field teams and externally with Cluster partners.
- In collaboration with AM, HoP, field teams and Grants, responsible for writing project proposals and internal and external reports. For multi-sectoral project proposals and reporting, ensure coordination and collaboration, so to propose a unified intervention.
- Provide technical support and overall coordination in the design and implementation of WASH programming with WASH Specialist and field teams.
- Represent DRC in WASH and Shelter clusters, as well as the relevant technical working groups and vis-a-vis the national and local authorities as required.
- Participate and support existing coordination mechanisms.
- Contribute to WASH related MEAL planning and implementation.
- Contribute to donors reporting requirements, PDMs and ensure all data is collected and indicator tracking tools are updated regularly.
- Ensure that the proposed actions are based and respect both IDPs and host communities’ needs.
Oversight of WASH Implementation
- Support the development and implementation of DRC’s WASH activities with frequent field visits.
- Conduct frequent field visits to monitor the quality of WASH implementation.
- Improve utilization of site monitoring data in informing humanitarian responses, as well as utilization of the data for analysis and advocacy purposes.
- Ensure integration with other DRC sectors such as Economic Recovery, Protection, CCCM, Emergency, and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peacebuilding (HDP) during implementation.
- Contribute to the implementation of beneficiary feedback mechanisms at field sites.
- Oversee Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) and Protection mainstreaming in all DRC WASH activities.
- Oversee and support representative committees and community groups, ensuring Inclusion is the main factor in composition;
- Establish and maintain coordination amongst key actors, including government representatives, UN agencies, international and national NGOs and other service providers groups.
- Assist in monitoring, in close collaboration with CCCM/SMC and Protection, activities implemented by DRC in IDP sites, as well as the activities of other organizations. Ensure all activities respect international standards for each sector.
The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have: –
Required
- 5 years of experience in WASH projects including infrastructure development.
- BSc degree in Hydraulic and/or Water Resources Engineering, Environmental health, or related field.
- Proven experience in protection mainstreaming, environmental mainstreaming, and environmental health.
- Significant professional knowledge of WASH strategies, policies, and modalities.
- Proven experience in strategic planning and organizational development.
- Strong capacity in inter-agency coordination and networking.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and management and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, supervision and performance.
- Proven commitment to accountable practices and knowledgeable of quality assurance systems.
- Hands on experience in leading staff in insecure locations and strong human resource management skills in general.
- Good communicator and proven diplomacy with all types of stakeholders.
- Fluent and articulate in spoken and written English.
- Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, BI, Outlook and Power Point, and engineering software’s required).
- Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding.
Band: Employment band non-management G1
Work location: Baidoa with frequency of travel to Program locations in Somalia.
Start date: 15th February 2025
Reporting to: Head of Programme
Technical Reports: WASH Team Leaders
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on Expat or national contract.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 22nd January 2025.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
