WASH Coordinator At Danish Refugee Council

Overall purpose of the role:

The WASH consultant is responsible for the development and roll out of DRC’s WASH approach in Somalia and supervision of the quality of the implementation at site level, in coordination with WASH Cluster and relevant authorities. This entails building effective collaboration with a diversity of stakeholders, ranging from displaced communities, host community representatives, humanitarian partners, and local authorities.

Responsibilities:

WASH Technical Support

• Lead the development, update and roll out of DRC’s WASH strategy in Somalia
• Lead the harmonization of the methodology, tools, processes, and outputs within the various field teams and externally with Cluster partners;
• In collaboration with AM, HoP, field teams and Grants, responsible for writing project proposals and internal and external reports. For multi-sectoral project proposals and reporting, ensure coordination and collaboration, so to propose an unified intervention.
• Provide technical support and overall coordination in the design and implementation of WASH programming
• Represent DRC in WASH and Shelter clusters, as well as the relevant technical working groups and vis-a-vis the national and local authorities as required.
• Participate and support existing coordination mechanisms
• Contribute to WASH related MEAL planning and implementation;
• Contribute to donors reporting requirements, PDMs and ensure all data is collected and indicator tracking tools are updated regularly.
• Ensure that the proposed actions are based and respect both IDPs and host communities’ needs;

Oversight of WASH Implementation

• Support the development and implementation of DRC’s WASH activities.
• Conduct frequent field visits to monitor the quality of WASH implementation.
• Improve utilization of site monitoring data in informing humanitarian responses, as well as utilization of the data for analysis and advocacy purposes;
• Ensure integration with other DRC sectors such as Economic Recovery, Protection, CCCM and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peacebuilding (HDP) during implementation
• Contribute to the implementation of beneficiary feedback mechanisms at field sites;
• Oversee protection and Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) mainstreaming in all DRC WASH activities;
• Oversee and support representative committees and community groups, ensuring Inclusion is main factor in composition and any community-based targeting
• Establish and maintain coordination amongst key actors, including government representatives, UN agencies, international and national NGOs and other service providers groups.
• Assist in monitoring, in close collaboration with CCCM/SMC and Protection, activities implemented by DRC in IDP sites, as well as the activities of other organisations. Ensure all activities respect international standards for each sector.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least six years INGO experience, including at least three years in management or coordination in insecure environments.
• Degree or Master’s in social or political sciences or relevant discipline.
• Significant professional knowledge of WASH strategies, policies, and modalities.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and organizational development.
• Strong capacity in inter-agency coordination and networking.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, supervision and performance.
• Proven commitment to accountable practices and knowledgeable of quality assurance systems.
• Hands on experience in leading staff in insecure locations and strong human resource management skills in general.
• Good communicator and proven diplomacy with all types of stakeholders.
• Fluent and articulate in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, BI, Outlook and Power Point).
• Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.

Conditions

Contract: 6 Months with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment; Employment band Non-Management G

Availability: 1st June 2022

Duty station: This position is based in Mogadishu – Somalia with 60% travel to field sites

Reporting Line: Head of Programme

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process