The Danish Refugee Council is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in over 40 countries to provide appropriate assistance and protection to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees, people on the move and vulnerable local populations/host communities. DRC is currently seeking two highly qualified WASH Officers for a 06-month contract (renewable based on funding and performance) based in Guasdualito, Edo. Apure, Venezuela.
About the work:
DRC is managing its operations in Venezuela, led by the country office in Caracas and three field offices located in Sucre, Apure and Zulia states. DRC Venezuela is implementing activities such as protection monitoring, legal assistance, individual protection assistance for PWSN, briefings for PoC, prevention of human trafficking, rehabilitation of health infrastructure, humanitarian interventions on improved hygiene and food safety practices.
General purpose of the role:
Under the supervision of the Field Manager, the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer will be directly involved in and ensure the day-to-day implementation of WASH activities, especially in the areas of intervention. He/she will also be responsible for the WASH components, including planning, facilitating WASH implementation activities through direct engagement of partner agencies and authorities and developing hygiene/sanitation-related information and communication materials and awareness raising for People with Specific Needs (PSNs), IDPs and host communities in the targeted areas, in accordance with the culture and practices of the population.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Lead assessment needs related to water, sanitation and hygiene in IDPs and host communities in Sucre and any other areas, as directed by the Base Manager and technical management by the WASH Specialist.
- Assist in the identification and selection of beneficiaries with the help of local authorities and others derived from the protection teams, RecEc, in addition to ensuring that the correct MoUs are established with relevant service providers/stakeholders.
- Prepare IEC work plan and materials in consultation with the Base Manager and WASH Specialist, effectively manage WASH projects using appropriate tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the expected quality. Work under the direction of the WASH Specialist.
- Ensure that vulnerable and/or protection-risk communities, including women, are involved in each of the project cycles related to water, sanitation and hygiene activities.
- Facilitate all WASH trainings using a participatory approach with high hands-on involvement and also support WASH emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Contribute to the development of training and guidance materials. Document the results and lessons learned from the implementation of the WASH programme, including emergency preparedness and response, to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts and stakeholders in the WASH field.
- Liaise with other relevant actors/NGOs, local administrators and IDP leaders for collaborative efforts, including participating in cluster coordination meetings on WASH and, within the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), other sectors such as Economic Recovery (food security and livelihoods), Protection for proper coordination of activities.
- Ensure that all relevant stakeholders have information about the organization’s background, program, objectives, areas of work, program duration, and field activities.
- Complete appropriate WASH sector forms and documentation for intervention projects, including transport of GPS coordinates and mapping of project activities/areas, among others.
- Conduct hygiene promotion trainings/campaigns, daily supervision of field activities and ensure data collection from beneficiaries as required.
- Contribute to contingency planning for a possible emergency response to water, sanitation and hygiene, if necessary.
- Ensure the correct presentation of the office and professional ethics in the control of movements and guarantee the security of all documents.
- Monitor and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, all work plans, procurement plans for the program and annual progress reports on activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene programs, including documentation, beneficiaries and success stories.
- In the absence of the Base Manager, support the WASH project with close coordination between the Program Manager and WASH Specialist.
- Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by line managers and the water, sanitation and hygiene team.
- Good use of information on water treatment techniques at home, as well as excrement disposal systems, waste management, among others.
Required
- 2 years of experience in the field of WASH and others.
- Solid understanding of basic training in water, sanitation and hygiene programming, participatory training methods, community mobilizations and networking.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Public Health Engineering/Environmental Engineer or other equivalent professional.
- Computer skills and statistical data management.
- Effective and timely implementation of all interventions described in the product and any other programmatic activities related to water, sanitation and hygiene.
- Work experience and knowledge of the local duty station.
- Able to adapt to changing situations as needed.
- Able to work under pressure and in adverse conditions.
Desirable
- Master’s degree or specialization in International Relations, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering or directly related field.
- Calm and diplomatic character
- With knowledge of Protection aspects
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to create a good team atmosphere
- English management
- Knowledge of the Venezuelan legal framework and international law.
We offer:
- The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.
- Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates.
- Contract duration: subject to budget availability.
- Salary: Band H.
- HCM insurance fully covered by the organization.
- Start date: August 2024.
All DRC roles require the incumbent to master the DRC core competencies:
- Achieving excellence: focused on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaboration: Involve relevant people and encourage feedback.
- Taking the initiative: in relation to finding solutions.
- Communicate: listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrate integrity: act in accordance with DRC’s vision and values
Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter (max. 1 page) and an updated CV ( max. 2 pages, without supporting documents ) in Spanish, on the DRC job platform. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications : Saturday 21 July 2024 at 11:59 pm Local Time. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified.