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Wash Cluster co-coordinator - South Sudan

Juba

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Juba
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
    • Emergency Aid and Response
  • Closing Date: Closed

NRC as the NGO Co-Lead Agency will appoint a Cluster Co-Coordinator, full time. The Co- coordinator will be reporting to NRC for all contractual arrangements and will be accountable to the NGOs (both international and national) partners of the cluster.
The overall objective is to ensure the WASH Cluster is functionally achieving effective humanitarian coordination in the field of WASH response in South Sudan. The specific objective of the agreement is to ensure an active involvement of NGO WASH stakeholders in Cluster activities to ensure a coherent and effective response by WASH partners in a strategic manner to a humanitarian crisis.
The three expected results are as follows:
• NGOs concerns and priorities are adequately brought up to WASH co-lead
• WASH stakeholders are encouraged to participate in WASH Cluster events
• WASH Cluster coordination effectiveness is reinforced
The Co- coordinator will be reporting to NRC for all contractual arrangements and will be accountable to the NGOs (both international and national) partners of the cluster.

Job description

The WASH Cluster Co-Coordinator, as a representative of NGO interests in the WASH Cluster, will assume the following responsibilities;
Represent the NGO community at the regular WASH Cluster meetings
Represent the NGO interests in various humanitarian fora where needed
Establish regular mechanisms for exchange of information between the cluster partners.
Motivate cluster partners to participate in WASH events (coordination meetings, working groups, training, workshop, assessments, etc.).
Ensure that all WASH partners have equal and fair access to all Humanitarian Common Services (HCS) such as Logs Cluster and Core Pipeline.
Develop/apply/update a cluster strategy that ensures appropriate inclusion of all cluster partners
Contribute to the production of WASH documents (policies, strategies, work plans, advocacy briefs, and bulletins) with appropriate view and technical input from WASH partners.
Participate in HRP, CERF, SSHF and Flash Appeals processes and represent NGOs/Cluster Partners during the processes of defenses before the respective boards
Coordinate WASH EP & R partners
Work closely with the UN co-lead agency UNICEF to ensure effective collaboration between UN and NGOs
Ensure the accountability and transparency of the cluster's decision and work.
Maintain appropriate links and dialogue with national and local authorities, state institutions, local civil society
Ensure adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place and/or utilized to review the impacts of actions
Ensure adequate reporting and effective information sharing
Ensure adequate contingency planning and preparedness of new emergencies
Identify core advocacy concerns, including resources requirements, and contribute key messages to broader advocacy initiatives of the HC & other actors
Manage the grant that funds your position and activities

Qualifications

University degree in WASH related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Humanitarian assistance with considerable cluster coordination experience
Considerable relevant field experience in WASH projects in humanitarian and development programs preferable with non-governmental organizations and in more than one country.
Experience and/or understanding of WASH related issues in humanitarian and development context.
Experience in management and capacity building of teams in complex contexts.
Proven record of training/skills development of individuals and teams, including partner organizations.
Proven ability to analyze complex humanitarian and recovery contexts at local and national level, monitor changes and translate into appropriate strategic planning
Demonstrate an understanding of the international humanitarian response and coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian reform.
The person should be able to take into consideration the interests of all other partners while advocating or lobbying for any cause. The cluster is guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality and advocacy for all.
Good working experience in South Sudan especially in the field of WASH.
Experience working with UN agencies on WASH matters.
Be technically competent in the cluster systems, procedures and governance structures
Able to represent the cluster at any forum
Understand and have experience in setting, chairing and preparing minutes of meetings.

Education field

  • Civil engineering / construction

Education level

  • College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

Strong leadership and coordination skills.
Good communication skills
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity in all interactions
Understand the links between emergency response, recovery, and the transition to development.
Pro-active.
Good assessment, analytical, monitoring and evaluating and planning skills and project management skills to enable program delivery.
Ability to consolidate and triangulate information received from various sources
Be committed to putting aside their NGO’s organizational interest and work on behalf of all cluster members equally.
Able to dedicate time to support cluster activities
Able to maintain good relationships with all relevant stakeholder counterparts.
Be able to work with diverse stakeholders to develop consensus.
Know how to present ideas effectively and clearly while listening and acknowledging others’ perspectives and views.

We offer

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan
Contract Period: 12 months with possibility of extension
Salary/Benefits: Accordance with NRC's general directions
An approved health certificate will be required before commencement of contract
NRC may be required to verify the identify of it's partners and employees to check that they have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
This vacancy is now closed.
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