WASH Officer

Job Purpose

Reporting to Deputy Operations Manager the WASH Delegate will:

• Lead the development of the WASH programme in response to the cyclone disaster.
• Guide and support the implementation of the WASH programme.
• Integrate the programme with the wider WASH activities of the NS.
• Strengthen CVM capacities in the development and management of WASH activities.
• Support other WASH activities as required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The WASH Delegate will:

1. Support CVM and the IFRC operations team to develop a WASH programme with vulnerable communities in Türkiye.
2. Provide technical oversight of the WASH programme.
3. Assist CVM to undertake integrated assessments with potential target communities for WASH activities.
4. Promote the effective use of community engagement and accountability tools and processes in developing WASH activities.
5. Support CVM in the further development of existing baseline data through which to monitor the WASH programme.
6. Work with the Deputy Operations Manager and Logistics Delegate to procure WASH materials and to engage contractors as required.
7. Monitor and supervise the work of contractors engaged in WASH activities.
8. Assist the NS to develop systems to ensure the rigorous monitoring of the WASH programme.
9. Ensure that the WASH activities within the emergency and recovery operation link with the NS’s wider WASH strategy.
10. In collaboration with the NS, ensure that WASH activities are well coordinated with the WASH Cluster and other relevant government agencies and maintain effective coordination with other international agencies and NGOs engaged in WASH activities.
11. Assist CVM in the development and delivery of WASH-related training for communities, NS volunteers and staff.
12. Ensure that WASH programme plans are consistent with wider operational plans and well-integrated with other sector programmes.
13. Support the revision of operational plans and budgets as required.
14. Work with the NS to provide timely, quality reporting on the programme, seeking to build NS’s reporting capacity.
15. In collaboration with the operations team and the NS, support the evaluation of the operation.
16. Contribute to wider organisational learning from the operation.
17. Facilitate the development of partnerships with potential donors, including private sector organisations, for future emergency response operations.
18. In coordination with Türkiye and Geneva WASH teams, explore possibility of One WASH programming in the affected area for cholera preparedness and prevention.

Education

Required

• Relevant university degree in Civil or Water Engineering (WASH) and hygiene promotion or similar fields.
• Professional qualification in WASH operations management.

Preferred

• WASH FACT/ERU/RDRT specialized training .
• Basic Delegates Training Course, WORC, IMPACT or equivalent knowledge.

Experience

Required

• At least five years of experience in developing and managing WASH/ WATSAN programmes including personnel, budget and financial management to ensure compliance.
• Proven field working experience in complex emergencies of managing international humanitarian operations in WASH and/or public health.
• Experience in reporting and proposal writing.
• Experience in donor/partner relationship management.
• Experience working for a humanitarian aid organization in a developing country.

Preferred

• Experience of working for Red Cross/Red Crescent.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required

• Self-supporting in computers.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and travel extensively to support field operations or training.
• Good knowledge of WASH management, as well as mechanisms, tools and guidelines for programming and coordination at different levels.
• Good analytical thinking skills.
• Experience of developing training and facilitating and in preparing and making presentations.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Capacity to influence people.
• Good Knowledge of the region and capacity to practice political and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A broad understanding of global humanitarian issues.
• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

Competencies, Values and Comments

VALUES: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Societies and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust.

Please note that the position may be filled before the deadline for submission of the applications.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

How to apply

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