WASH Cluster Co-Coordinator - South Sudan

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

Education field

• Humanities / Maths / Science
• Engineering sciences & technology

Education level

• College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

•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.
•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.

We offer

• Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan
• Contract Period: 12 months
• Travel: Approximately 20%
• Salary/Benefits: Grade 8 - in accordance with NRC's general directions
• An approved Health Certificate will be requested before contract start
• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activity. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose