WASH CSP Coordinator

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 CSP Coordinator is responsible for coordination and implementation of WASH-related Community Support Projects (CSP) within the 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.

General 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 Community Support 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 CSP 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

Ensure that all protection related detected cases are referred to the concerned referral focal point and to the related Protection Coordinator

Specific Responsibilities

• Follow up on project procurement plans and ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to NRC’s procedures.
• Design tailored solutions for the different areas and types of intervention, taking into account the national WASH strategy standards, SPHERE standards and specific needs.
• Lead the identification of areas of intervention for Community Support Projects (CSP) related to water, sanitation, hygiene and solid waste management, based on NRC guidelines.
• Draft all necessary project documents, including but not limited to project proposals, MoUs, work plans, procurement plans, spending plans, M&E plans, risk matrices, O&M plans, progress reports, etc., to ensure the projects meet NRC’s standards and expected quality.
• Lead the development and review of technical designs, drawings, Bill of Quantities and other technical documentation necessary for project realization.
• Ensure detailed and accurate tender documentation including Bill of Quantities, Technical Specifications, Scope of Work and quality assurance.
• Supervise contractor work closely during the implementation phase, ensuring high quality implementation.
• Ensure that project processes and related information are properly documented and ensure high technical quality and transparent processes.
• Provide regular updates, feedback, photos and stories on field implementation, particularly those which share relevant and timely information or which demonstrate impact of activities.
• Coordinate and maintain a positive relationship with local and national authorities for project identification, obtaining necessary approvals for CSP implementation, and follow up required

Critical interfaces

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

• Project planning: WASH Project Manager and WASH Specialist
• Area operations: Support Manager, Logistics, HR, Finance, Security
• Staff capacity building: WASH Manager, HR Officer
• Implementation: Relevant NRC Programmes in the area to ensure synergies with the Bekaa WASH response.
• Coordination: Relevant local authorities, local and international organizations and stakeholders, including UN bodies, and Bekaa Water Establishment

1. Competencies

 1. Professional competencies

• Master/Bachelor degree or equivalent in Civil, Hydraulic, Environmental or Public Health Engineering

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
• Certificate or proven experience in computer-aided design (e.g. AutoCAD) necessary
• Certificate or proven experience in water network and electromechanical works as asset
• Experience with start-up of projects
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal

2. Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Analysing
• Handling insecure environments