Job Title; Water and Sanitation Programme Officer
Classification Level National
Organizational Unit / Duty Station(Department / Zone Office / Delegation….. etc.) Programs; Eastern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands Regional Representation; Nairobi, Kenya
Immediate Supervisor’s Title Water and Sanitation Coordinator
Technical Manager’s Title
(if applicable) Water and Sanitation Coordinator
Number of Direct Reports (if applicable) None
Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable)
Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through its 187 member National Societies.
The Organization acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies in order to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. Our work is guided by seven fundamental principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality) and by Strategy 2020, which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade.
This job is located in the Eastern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands Regional Representation, based in Nairobi – Kenya, which covers 15 countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles.
Job purpose
The Water and Sanitation Programme Officer will work closely with the WatSan Coordinator and WatSan Delegate (Software) to provide support to RCRC National Societies in hygiene promotion, sanitation and water activities in both developmental and emergency contexts.
The Programme Officer will provide implementation and technical support to strengthen the capacity of RCRC National Societies in the region, with a particular focus on menstrual hygiene management and hygiene promotion/software components of WatSan.
Job duties and responsibilities
The Water and Sanitation Programme Officer will report directly (including technical reporting line) to the Water and Sanitation Coordinator. The Water and Sanitation Programme Officer will work closely with other members of the IFRC Regional Programs Unit, particularly the Water and Sanitation Delegate (Software).
S/he will be responsible for the following specific tasks:
WatSan programme office will support Water and Sanitation Coordinator and WatSan delegate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Water and Sanitation projects with main focus on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in Emergencies project in a timely and effective manner.
Work closely with National societies for development of project agreements for relevant projects.
Work closely with regional finance team for funds transfer to the National societies
Work closely with regional logistics team for WatSan related procurements
Work closely with National Societies in the region, as part of and together with the Regional Water and Sanitation Unit and PNS, to effectively implement hygiene promotion, sanitation and water activities in development and emergency contexts.
Give input and support on assessment, project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all water, sanitation and hygiene promotion activities as requested by NS and/or PNS and/or IFRC in the region.
Assist with organising and implementing trainings for National Society staff, in particular WatSan specific NDRT trainings and the 2013 Regional Workshop (focussed on sanitation and hygiene promotion).
Support on documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned in WatSan projects and activities in the region.
Support the planning and implementation of the following tasks with National Society staff and volunteers to improve health and reduce vulnerability of beneficiaries by:
Ensure SPHERE standards are attained and maintained where appropriate
Ensure international and/or national WatSan related standards are maintained
Ensure other sanitation and hygiene needs are addressed where appropriate
Ensure that the Health agenda is holistic, and encompasses WatSan fully as part of public and preventative health.
Provide support for other water, sanitation and hygiene related activities in Eastern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands region as requested by line manager.
Closely work as a team member with other technical officers in the Regional Programs Unit, to contribute to improved water, sanitation and hygiene activities sand support to National Societies.
Support with coordination of WatSan activities with other PNS, ICRC as well as IFRC staff.
Respect and follow the key Federation technical documents (Strategy 2020, WatSan policy, Global Water and Sanitation Initiative, Global Health Strategy, Framework for community resilience, etc.) and international strategies (Millennium Development Goal`s, Hyogo framework, etc.). Contribute actively to the IFRC Global WatSan agenda.
Duties applicable to all staff
Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Position Requirements
Education
Relevant University degree in Public / Environmental Health, Science or equivalent academic qualification
Relevant professional training in water, sanitation and hygiene in a development or emergency context.
A post graduate qualification or training in menstrual hygiene management will be an added advantage.
Experience
At least three years of demonstrable experience in a water, sanitation and/or hygiene related role in an emergency and/or developmental context x
At least three years’ experience working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country (experience within the Eastern Africa region is an asset) x
Experience of working with menstrual hygiene management
Experience in conducting water, sanitation and hygiene related baseline and/or KAP surveys
Experience of project planning and implementation
Experience of writing comprehensive narrative and financial reports
Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
Knowledge and Skills Required Preferred
Strong written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills, including working with other cultures and nationalities
Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spread sheets, word-processing, e-mail)
Skills in project management, including monitoring and evaluation
Good skills in training, facilitation and presentations
Languages
Fluently spoken and written English
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
Other languages: Swahili
Submission of applications:
Applications should be submitted by email to hr.eastafrica@ifrc.org; to be received not later than November 4th 2013.
Kindly note that due to large volumes of applications received:
Only e-mail applications will be accepted
Received applications will be short-listed on an on-gong basis
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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