Context
NRC’s mission in Mali began in 2013 following the crisis in the country. Since then, the mission has expanded its operations to the central regions (Bandiagara, Mopti, Douentza, and Timbuktu) and the northern regions (Gao, Ménaka, and Kidal), covering all sectors of intervention: food security and livelihoods; information, counseling, and legal assistance; protection from violence; education; shelter and non-food items; and water, hygiene, and sanitation. Interventions are delivered either through humanitarian assistance, primarily via the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), or through post-emergency assistance.
WASH and Shelter interventions are fully integrated with other key competencies. Furthermore, WASH and Shelter Community Coordinators (CCs) are called upon to provide technical support to other CCs as needed, particularly when they are undertaking projects requiring specific technical expertise to ensure compliance with standards. This includes the construction of WASH facilities or shelters built under the RRM program, agropastoral irrigation projects, temporary learning spaces, and so on.
The WASH and Shelter PDM position therefore requires constant interaction and consultation with all CCs.
1. Roles and responsibilities
- Responsible for innovative technical development and quality of WASH and Shelter CCs in the country, holistic programming (with other CCs) and harmonization and coherence of CC projects in accordance with NRC program policy.
- Develop Shelter and WASH strategies, technical guidance and macro-level logical frameworks that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities.
- Take the lead on quality projects to ensure high technical results.
- Provide strategic leadership on programming development that recognizes the WASH and Shelter challenges faced by displaced populations.
- Lead the process related to the design of project proposals, budgets, modifications, project revisions and reporting, and ensure high technical quality.
- Support programmatic M&E and indicator monitoring in collaboration with project teams and the MEAL department
- Develop and lead needs assessment studies (in collaboration with area program teams, the protection team and the monitoring and evaluation team), as well as initial, mid-term and final assessments.
- Represent NRC to donors and relevant ministries, as well as in humanitarian coordination meetings in the country.
- Actively promote and operationalize synergies between CC WASH- and Shelter and other NRC programs in order to move towards integrated programming.
- Provide support and contribution to the recruitment processes for all WASH and Shelter staff.
- Responsible for organizational learning of program implementation, sharing best practices and capacity building.
- Support the incremental integration of NRC Minimum Environmental Requirements et NEAT+ evaluations.
- Lead the implementation of minimum standards for safe and inclusive programming across all programs, by building capacity, providing guidance and fostering interdepartmental engagement.
- Integrate the elements of the SIP into technical documents (assessments, guidance notes, tools, etc.)
2. Skills
Professional skills:
- At least 5 years of experience in a field of technical expertise in a humanitarian/early recovery context.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of WASH and/or Shelter (as a specialist or project manager).
- Master’s degree or similar qualification in the field of construction, civil engineering, water, sanitation, behavior change or in a related field of expertise.
- Experience working in complex and volatile environments
- Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position
- Knowledge of one’s own skills/leadership profile
- Fluency in French, both written and spoken; knowledge of English is required.
Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience :
- Knowledge of the region
- Experience in team capacity building
- Technical knowledge and experience of the behavior change process in a humanitarian context.
- Technical knowledge and experience of the community engagement process in a humanitarian context.
- Experience in managing drilling programs is desirable.
- Experience in the field of WASH and Shelter in a humanitarian context is an asset.
- An understanding of the minimum standards of SPHERE and INEE is required.
- Candidates with a postgraduate degree are preferred; significant experience in the WASH or Shelter field is mandatory.
Behavioral skills
- Managing insecure environments
- Strategic thinking
- Empowering and building trust
- Influencer
- Initiating action and change
- Analytical capacity
Please find the JD-WASH Shelter PDM.pdf
3. What we offer
- National Contract : 12-month fixed-term contract
- NRC scale: 9
- Duty station: Mopti, Mali
- A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their field.
**Applications from women are strongly encouraged**
Learn about the benefits of working with NRC
Important information:
- To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, enter your full name as it appears on your passport.
- Fill in all fields required by the system regarding experience, work history, and education.
- Submit your application and CV in French or English, making sure to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job posting will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive numerous applications for each vacancy.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email cwa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that assists people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff members work in crises across 40 countries, providing vital, long-term assistance to millions of people each year.
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We are looking for people passionate about helping refugees and displaced persons. Are you one of those people? If so, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- to perform demanding and professional work, often in difficult contexts
- Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
- to be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity
How to apply
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