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WASH GIS Officer

Erbil

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Erbil
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Environment
    • Meteorology, Geology and Geography
    • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Who are we? 
 
Danish Refugee Council is a leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), DRC apply a regional approach with operational presence in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Iraq. 
Present in Iraq since 2003, DRC is today operational in the Kurdish governorates, in and around Baghdad and in several South-Central governorates. Focused both on the influx of Syrian refugees and the current IDP crisis, DRC is providing assistance in a range of sectors including Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Protection, Livelihoods, Emergency Response (including food security, cash, and NFIs), WASH, Shelter and Mine Action. The Iraq programme presently employs some 450 national staff and 45 international staff, and is growing to meet new, emerging needs associated with ongoing and recent conflict in multiple locations. 
 
About the job 
 
Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator and WASH Program Manager, the WASH GIS Officer is responsible for Produce and further develop existing maps and tools of water networks throughout Nineveh governorate in order to support the WASH response.  
Support the WASH cluster and Technical Working Groups in information management and mapping areas of intervention and water infrastructure. Work with the Directorate of Water Nineveh to capacity build through a strategy of training, technical support and direct implementation with work shadowing and mentoring. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities 
 
• To consult with external stakeholders as to their needs and develop appropriate project plans to meet agreed objectives.  
• With the support of the WASH Coordinator and WASH PMs, develop timely implementation plans and identification of required external inputs to projects, including specialized hard and software. 
• Development pilot software and programmes, with a consideration for language for it’s usability (Arabic as appropriate) 
• Ensure learning and feedback from piloted software are reflected in updated outputs and support the wider roll out of these.  
• Development of Water Infrastructure mapping tool for information sharing, supporting the works of the Water Treatment Plant Working Group and sustainable end line management of DoW 
• Develop a tools that are suitable for handover to the Directorate of Water (DoW) as a comprehensive record of beneficiary service provision, population, technical data bank and a repository for tracking works 
• Liaise with relevant local and regional Directorates to ensure the need, design and appropriateness of the intervention has the buy-in of local technical authorities, including government water resources departments to ensure longevity in design and planning of 2nd/3rd phase interventions;  
• Prepare and maintain up to date work plans and expenditures plans, in line with project and budget documents; 
• Prepare regular and timely updates and reports for WASH Coordinator and WASH PM and other colleagues as needed. 
• Under the supervision of the WASH/Shelter Coordinator, in line with other WMs, recruit, provide supervision and coaching/on the job training of the WASH project staff (and other staff as appropriate), and undertake performance appraisals when appropriate; 
• Ensure that outputs develop and are implemented in line with DRC’s mandate, policies, procedures and country strategy, as well as with donors’ requirements and national and international rules and guidelines;  
• Advocate and support relevant government bodies to encourage monitoring and planning in sustainable use of water resources in areas of intervention;  
• Ensure the respect of DRC Code of Conduct, the confidentiality and humanitarian principles. 
• Engage with relevant national and international actors and actively participate in relevant clusters, sectors and working groups and other meetings in the WSM’s areas of operations for the purposes of coordination, fundraising, etc; 
• Any other duties as directed by the WASH Coordinator 
 
 
About you 
 
To be successful in this role you must have: 
 
• Advanced University Degree GIS/Information management. A WASH related degree with 3 years relevant GIS implementation experience is acceptable.  
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge in mobile application development 
• Willingness to follow security policies and procedures.  
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience including 1 years of work in a similar context in international emergency and/or post-conflict settings Experience in international humanitarian work and refugee and/or IDP complex emergencies  
• Experience with managing large and multifaceted teams and providing technical guidance and training 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage project implementation and delivery to deadlines 
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and undertake a proactive approach  
• Experience in working with partners and local authorities in a similar context to Iraq 
• Able to lead and mentor teams and individuals in adapting new technology 
• Excellent communication skills  
• English. Arabic is an asset 
 
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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.  
 
We offer 
 
DRC will offer the successful applicant a 3 months contract. You must be available to start work in August 2017 and be willing to live and work in Erbil, Nineveh and Mosul 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at A17 of DRC’s salary scale.  
 
Application process 
 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applications must include a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying for this position and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. Applications without a cover/motivation letter will not be considered. 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  
 
Applications close 1st August 2017.  
 
Need further information?
 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo 
 
 
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