Emergency WASH Program Coordinator

DanChurchAid (DCA) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) Joint Country Programme in Palestine (JCPP) are recruiting an experienced

Emergency WASH Program Coordinator
Based in Gaza, Palestine

DCA/NCA Joint Country Programme in Palestine (JCPP) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of Emergency WASH Program Coordinator to contribute to its response to the Humanitarian situation in Gaza. 

The role

The purpose of the position is to spearhead the WASH component of the JCPP response to the ongoing war in Gaza. To achieve this, the JCPP seeks an experienced WASH expert with strong analytical, technical, fundraising and representation skills to join the dynamic JCPP team. As the Emergency WASH expert, you will lead and coordinate high-quality programming under the JCPP’s response to the humanitarian needs in Gaza. 

The Emergency WASH Program Coordinator will work closely with the DCA/NCA team, partners of the JCPP, the WASH cluster, relevant donors and other stakeholders. This position will work directly under the supervision of the Gaza Area Manager.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic guidance and technical support and advice to DCA/NCA JCPP and implementing partners to plan, design, implement, monitor, and report on emergency WASH response activities that are appropriate and relevant to the context, both through direct implementation and, if necessary, through national partners.
• Lead coordination, information sharing and representation in WASH Cluster meetings, related Technical Working Groups, and relevant networks on the regional, national, and sub-national levels.
• Raise funds for WASH activities. Identify funding opportunities and position the JCPP to be a competitive partner for existing and new donors. Ensure high-quality technical inputs to the development of funding proposals and in the engagement with existing and new donors. 
• Ensure that WASH program design and delivery is flexible and adaptable to contextual challenges and that activities enhance JCP’s capacity and effectiveness to deliver integrated humanitarian programming (especially GBV, protection and Cash).
• Manage, mentor, and provide technical support to the DCA/NCA WASH team.
• Support DCA/NCA MEAL officer to collect appropriate, timely and accurate data against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting.
• Work with finance and procurement staff to develop, update and track program budgets and procurement plans of WASH interventions.
• Work with other team members of DCA/NCA to ensure the integration and complementarity with other interventions.

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Key qualifications / Experience expected/ Education:

We are looking for a highly driven, intelligent, organised and robust person with deep contextual understanding, excellent facilitation, representation, communication and collaboration skills. 

Required:

• Relevant education in WASH such as water/waste management/sanitation engineering, environmental engineering or a related environmental or engineering fields. 
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in WASH programming, including a minimum of three (3) years managing emergency WASH programs in humanitarian contexts. Experience working with local partners is a significant advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop WASH analyses and strategies in emergency contexts. 
• Advanced understanding and experience in cash programming. 
• Excellent ability to develop detailed projects’ plans, including goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets. Demonstrated successful experience in writing WASH concept notes and proposals in emergency situations to a variety of donors.  
• Ensuring that projects’ deliverables meet the required quality standards, including relevant policies, regulations, and guidelines. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate, work in teams and network, including a good understanding of the WASH cluster and humanitarian structure. 
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise, remain responsive, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
• Experience in managing risks, including in developing risk management plans and mitigation measures.
• Self-motivation, creativity, and an ability to perform individually and as part of a team. 
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.

Desirable:

• Previous working experience in Palestine, Gaza.

We offer: 

• Meaningful, professional, dynamic, and pleasant workplace.
• A one-year full-time contract renewable dependent on both funding and performance.
• Workstation: The position will be based in Gaza, Palestine
• Start date is as soon as possible in September 2024

To apply for this position: 

Please upload your CV and a cover letter that includes your motivation and capacity for the role no later than 27 August 2024 at 23:59. Use the following link:

Emergency WASH Program Coordinator I DanchurchAid (emply.com)

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be online. First interviews are expected to be held during the period from the 09th – 11th of September 2024. However, we reserve the right to conduct interviews on a rolling basis. If deemed necessary, the recruitment committee will decide on a second interview that is expected to take place on the 16th of September 2024. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. 

Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.

To know more about DCA and NCA, please visit our websites (www.danchurchaid.org and https://www.kirkensnodhjelp.no/en/)