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All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

 

  1. Role and responsibilities

 

The WASH Coordinator is responsible for implementing the delegated WASH project portfolio within Bekaa area and managing the day to day activities of WASH related field staff to ensure proper delivery, high quality results and compliance to applicable laws, standards, practices, policies and procedures in coordination with the WASH Project Manager.

 

Generic Responsibilities

  1. Adhere to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
  2. Contribute to the WASH strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
  3. Manage and implement delegated portfolio of WASH projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from the line manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
  4. Provide regular reports to the Project Manager on project implementation
  5. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
  6. Supervise the WASH team, ensure their capacity building and transfer key skills 
  7. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
  8. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
  9. Ensure that NRC’s related activities are implemented within NRC’s Protection mainstreaming guidelines and report any breaches/concerns to the line manager and/or focal point for proper action
  10. Ensure that all protection related detected cases are referred to the concerned referral focal point and to the related Protection Coordinator.

 

Specific responsibilities

 

  1. Coordinate the WASH activities between the hygiene promotion and water and sanitation team through movement plan, work plan, meetings and field work.
  2. Develop and improve procedures for the implementation of the WASH programme in accordance with NRC principles (drafting MoUs, SoPs and ToRs).
  3. Design adapted WASH solutions for the different areas of and types of intervention, taking into account the National WASH strategy standards, Lebanese standards, special and protection needs.
  4. Participate in new project preparation and methodologies, through budget, log frame drafting and available WASH national and international assessments in Informal Tented Settlements (ITSs). 
  5. Monitor new refugee’s settlements on a regular basis and coordinate with other NGOs, UNHCR and UNICEF to make sure gaps are being addressed.
  6. Design WASH solutions for Informal settlements including WASH infrastructure BoQs, taking into account people with special needs, vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms.
  7. Coordinate and follow up the WASH procurement process in WASH in ITS activities, Hygiene Prmotion activities in schools and community support projects.
  8. Develop and manage the hygiene promotion related activities in schools, ITSs and community support projects within the area based approach.
  9. Manage the performance of relevant WASH staff, set objectives, monitor work plans, and provide constructive feedback on a regular basis.

 

Critical interfaces

 

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

  • Shelter: Coordinate on activities linked to shelter condition (site improvement, drainage, vector control) in ITSs and coordinate Hygiene promotion activities in Small shelter units.
  • ERU: ERU and WASH will work in the same areas where possible, provision of the WASH technical support as requested.
  • Education: Coordinate WASH activities in informal education centers and community centers.
  • ICLA: refer cases in need of ICLA support and coordinate on service mapping.
  • M&E: Prepare and implement the WASH project M&E plan in coordination with the M&E department to ensure the WASH project meets its objectives and expected quality.
  • Security and Logistics: Coordinate with Logistics and Security department on the access of new areas of intervention and security incidents faced by the WASH team
  • Ensure working links and specific liaison with protection coordinators, accountability team and support teams

 

  1. Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

 

 1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

 

  • Master/ Bachelor degree or equivalent in Civil, Hydraulic, Environment Engineering or Public Health
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant job experience in a similar role, preferably within the humanitarian sector
  • Knowledge of relevant concepts of international refugee and human rights law and understanding of protection principles
  • Significant understanding of Lebanon’s humanitarian, political and socio-economic context, and main challenges affecting refugees in Lebanon
  • Proven experience in implementing Education programmes, coordinating activities, and liaising with external actors
  • Knowledge of the WASH context (gaps and needs) in Bekaa Lebanon
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal

 

2. Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

 

  • Managing resources to optimize results
  • Handling insecure environments
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Managing performance and development
  • Analysing
  • Initiating action and change
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Last modified: 
04 Aug, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Water sanitation and hygiene
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 16 August 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
Fixed term, renewable based on funding, performance, and need for the position
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
2500 to 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Very Good
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa
  • Zahleh
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