Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator – Emergency Team At Action against hunger in Spain

You will contribute to ending world hunger by…

Within the Operations Department is the Emergency Pool whose mandate is, in order of priority:

· Emergency response in case of sudden or slow-onset crises

· Support for the design of emergency proposals using emergency funds

· Disaster preparedness (design and implementation of response plans)

· Analysis and exploration of new countries and/or contexts of intervention

The main activities you will perform are the following:

• Monitoring and Early Warning:
  • Monitor the humanitarian situation in assigned areas.
  • Update and manage information on Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH).
  • Write and disseminate reports on humanitarian crises.
• Disaster Preparedness:
  • Assess strengths and weaknesses in WASH.
  • Implement and update contingency plans.
  • Attend and provide training in WASH.
  • Develop tools for emergency interventions.
  • Manage emergency projects.
• Emergency Contexts:
  1. Before Deployment:
     • Contact relevant actors on the ground.
     • Disseminate information from the field.
     • Provide WASH briefings.
  2. Emergency Interventions:
     • Identify priority areas and needs.
     • Design intervention strategies.
     • Launch emergency activities and select teams.
     • Monitor context and projects.
     • Facilitate the transfer of powers and define exit strategies.
     • Analyze field security.
  3. Coordination:
     • Coordinate with the emergency team.
     • Assist in representation to donors.
     • Coordinate with actors on the ground and the technical department.
  4. Capitalization:
     • Document and analyze interventions.
     • Present recommendations for future interventions.
• Exploratory Missions:
  1. Preparation:
     • Review available information.
     • Conduct rapid reconnaissance of the area.
     • Identify needs and priorities for action.
  2. Analysis:
     • Evaluate the severity of the problem.
     • Formulate strategies and action plans.
     • Develop proposals for donors.
• Technical Development:
  • Support cross-cutting projects.
  • Document emergency interventions.
  • Develop tools and technical documents.
  • Identify research topics.
  • Contribute to the management of emergency projects.

Does this description fit you?

• Experience with NGOs in positions of responsibility in WASH projects and emergency responses Experience in Rapid Assessments Ability to analyse: both context and quick decision-making Knowledge of administrative-financial and logistical procedures applicable in emergency responses (main emergency donors: ECHO, UN agencies, Spanish, among others; knowledge of ACH procedures desirable)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with NGOs in coordination or technical advisory positions · Experience working in humanitarian crises · Experience in exploratory missions · Experience in training · Knowledge of the different mechanisms of coordination and humanitarian response both at the level of INGOs, UN Agencies, etc.
• Mastery of Spanish, French and English
• Position based at the headquarters of Acción Contra el Hambre in Madrid with a high degree of mobility: availability to move to the field within 24-48 hours without prior notice. Physical and psychological endurance required. Deployments of up to 2-3 months in the field. Field presence ratio: 50% desirable but can reach up to 75%.

Our compensation package:

• Permanent contract.
• Based in Madrid.
• Competitive remuneration based on the candidate’s worth.
• Access to flexible compensation plans (medical insurance, transportation, childcare vouchers and food).
• A professional career tailored to you where talent and motivation are recognized.
• Continuous training in both technical skills and soft skills.
• Work-life balance, with flexible working hours, intensive working hours and the possibility of taking part in our teleworking programme.
• 25 working days of vacation per year with the possibility of organizing them at your discretion and even taking half days.

Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing any kind of unwelcome behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and/or financial malpractice; We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to share our code of conduct and other related policies as only those people who share our values ​​and code of conduct will be recruited to work for us.