Officer, WASH - Hygiene Promotion

JOB SUMMARY  

The primary function of this role is to implement the WASH software activities in the coordination and guidance of the supervisors. Deliver assessments, planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development, management of the financial, material, and other resources under the WASH program and administration of technical interventions. 
The role contributes to developing concept papers and proposals for interventions and provides data required in close cooperation with the team. Besides, the Senior Officer WASH ensures the capacity building of assigned local staff and stakeholders in WASH-related program implementation is delivered. 
The individual plans and implements WASH projects, fostering internal and external networks with stakeholders and donors. Ensures on the ground the project monitoring, regular reviews, preparation of donor reports, capturing learnings, and can close the project and implement exit plans.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions under limited or basic living conditions and a working environment. The duties and responsibilities listed represent the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Assessment
•    Conduct thorough the team the rapid needs assessments and analysis. 
•    Supports the transition between needs identified into activity plans and budgets. 
Program Design and implementation
•    Deliver the implementation of the aims and objectives of the WASH response program in line with WASH strategy.   
•    Support the development of concept papers, letters of intent, proposals, and budgets for assigned WASH areas. 
•    Contribute and deliver, in collaboration with other actors, a suitable hygiene promotion program that suits the local context (communities, health facilities, camps, and Schools), and would be widely accepted by beneficiaries.
•    Provide expertise for disseminating social behavior change (SBC) messaging in camps and host communities. 
•    Prepare a clear link between hardware and software WASH activities. 
•    Prepare the software components of all the infection prevention and control (IPC) activities, including supervision, training, and non-clinical teams.
•    Prepare and execute on-time purchase requests based on appropriate specifications and follow up on the use of materials, equipment, and supplies for intended purposes.
•    Ensure SPHERE standards (both qualitative and quantitative) are considered through the program cycle and are well documented.
•    Work closely with the Human Resources team for hiring and building the capacity of the national WASH team. Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise.
•    Conduct training for the WASH staff on community mobilization, hygiene promotion and data management. 
•    Prepare monthly progress reports according to donor standards and templates, internal reports, and MEAL reports for concerned sectors.  
•    Ensure gender and protection are considered throughout the project cycle, with women enabling decision-making around WASH challenges.
•    Deliver WASH program implementation is linked to Health, Nutrition, gender, child protection, and MHPSS. 
•    Implement the appropriate supervisory, monitoring, and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.

Information and Coordination
•    Provide regular WASH updates on progress, priorities, and challenges – verbally and in writing to supervisor. 
•    Participate in Grants Opening, pipeline, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
•    Represent International Medical Corps in governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Typical bachelor’s degree, water and sanitation engineering, civil engineering, or relevant technical WASH specialization.
•    At least three years of work experience designing and implementing hygiene promotion systems in IDPs, refugee and migrant contexts, and implementing hygiene promotion programs, including two years in a humanitarian setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Two years of experience supervising and interacting with international staff, partners, and donors. 
•    Field experience managing national water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in complex humanitarian settings, including emergency responses.
•    Experience in a national emergency and early recovery phases, including assessing and delivering hygiene promotion, adequate water supply and sanitation interventions in humanitarian and development contexts.
•    The ability to effectively analyze complex problems and suggest a solution that would have a positive impact.
•    Ability and understanding of the WASH sector and its software and hardware components.
•    Competent in using Windows and other software.
•    Ability to effectively present information (both written and verbal) and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, field counterparts, and senior government officials.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of linking WASH activities with other humanitarian sectors. 
•    Ability to understand gender-related challenges within the beneficiary groups. 
•    The ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret, technical and non-technical, in the English language is required.

Please note, for Lebanon-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Lebanon. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.