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Borno Maiduguri |
Posted 4 years ago |
WASH Coordinator is needed at INTERSOS Nigeria
JOB TITLE: WASH Coordinator
Code: SR-49-1500
LOCATION: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno
Starting Date: 01 / 06 / 2020
Contract Duration: 12 months
Reporting to: Country Programmes Coordinator / Head of Mission
Supervision of: 5
Dependents: No
General Context of the Project
Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled north eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.
Qualifications
Education:
Technical Competencies required for this position are:
- A suitable qualification in any discipline relating to Water Engineering, Public Health, or Civil Engineering or Environmental Health Engineering is the necessary educational background.
- Hydrology, hydro-geology, water quality and testing (as needed).
- WaSH related construction – including supervision.
Professional Experience:
- At least 10 years of practical experience in developing countries in appropriate water supplies, sanitation and hygiene promotion. It is desirable that some of this should have been in emergency relief programmes
- The post holder should have a good understanding of the public health needs of IDPs and of appropriate ways of tackling them. The post holder must be aware of and sensitive to the particular needs of women and children in this context.
- At least 10 years humanitarian aid experience in the WASH sector applied in emergency response operations.
- The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and also able to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
Professional Requirements:
- Previous overseas work experience, ideally with INGO or UN would be an advantage.
- Good written and spoken English and other languages as required. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
- Sound knowledge of M&E for WaSH.
- Ability to adapt operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high-security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high-security contexts.
- High level of awareness of environmental health issues as applied to emergency settings, with special attention to the needs of women and children.
Languages:
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
Personal Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and also able to work with disaster-affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
- Adherence to INTERSOS mandate and values.
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Job Features
Deadline | 2nd June, 2020. |