Wash Coordinator

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.  1.      Role and responsibilities The WASH Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the WASH project within the North area. General Responsibilities Participate and contribute in the identification of new areas of intervention. Develop procedures for the implementation of the WASH Programme in accordance with NRC principles. Ensure that all project activities are in accordance with budget lines. Support the development of capacity and responsibilities of WASH national staff. Prepare and follow up on project procurement plan. Design adapted WASH solutions for the different areas of and types of intervention, taking into account the National WASH strategy standards, SPHERE standards and special needs. Ensure that the WASH project is in accordance with NRC Standards and local regulations. Prepare and implement the WASH project M&E plan in coordination with the M&E department to ensure the WASH project meets its objective and expected quality. Ensure a constructive cooperation with NRC’s other Core Competencies: CCB, Shelter, ICLA and Education. Prepare/contribute to report on project activities to donors according to agreed deadlines. Ensure a constructive coordination with the local authorities and other international NGOs (WASH and Health) as well as UN agencies. Attend the local WASH Working Group meetings and forums. Specific responsibilities Assist in finalizing definition of the project specific areas of intervention. Launch recruitment of WASH team according to the project staffing plan. Conduct KAP surveys baseline and endline in each community where the WASH project is implemented. Coordinate with Logistics and Security department on the access of new areas of intervention. Monitor new refugees settlements on a regular basis and coordinate with other NGOs, UNHCR and UNICEF to make sure gaps are being addressed. Design WASH solutions for Informal settlements, small shelter units and collective centers, taking into account people with special needs, vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms. Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: Shelter: Small Shelter Unit project: supervise the implementation of the WASH component of the Shelter activities, especially software. Informal Settlements: Coordinate on activities linked to shelter condition (Bathing space, drainage, vector control) CCB : Camp management will be setup in NRC WASH camps where possible ICLA: refer cases in need of ICLA support and coordinate on service mapping. 2.      Competencies Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:  1. Professional competencies These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Academic Qualifications: Master/ Bachelor degree or equivalent in Civil, Hydraulic, Environment or Public Health Engineering Degree in management or social work is a plus Generic professional competencies for this position: 5 years of relevant experience or working as a WASH Project Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context Able to head sub-departments High level of management and coordination of staff Excellent project management skills Previous experience of working in complex and volatile Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile Fluency in English, both written and verbal Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience: Knowledge of the context of Refugees informal settlements and urban settlements Knowledge of Arabic, written and verbal Experience with start-up of projects Strong capacity building knowledge 2. Behavioral competencies (max 6) These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position: Managing resources to optimize results Handling insecure environments Empowering and building trust Managing staff performance and development 3.      Performance Management The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: The Job Description The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan The Competency Framework