Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 03 Jan 2014
Role and Responsibilities
To develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the WASH programme portion of the country programme. To provide capacity building for national and international staff; leading on all WASH elements of proposals and reports. Coordinating and networking at senior level with national and regional WASH authorities and other NGOs. Championing best practice (international and Medair) in all WASH programmes.
Project Overview
Multi-sectoral relief and rehabilitation programme including: provision of primary and emergency health care, water, sanitation and hygiene, non-food items, and emergency shelter to assist in reducing morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations of South Sudan.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Workplace
Based in Juba, with regular field trips
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
2 years, 100%
Key Activity Areas
• In consultation with the Country Director and Deputy County Director Programmes, develop and maintain relationships with UN, NGOs, donors, partners and other stakeholders, with the objective of raising public awareness of Medair and ensuring good cooperation and partnerships.
• Responsible for managing the relationship with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, and engaging in national and WASH cluster related activities / issues.
• Represent Medair South Sudan in WASH-related meetings in Juba and in the field.
• Recommend new programme initiatives, and implementation strategy.
• Responsible for technical input in project proposal development and donor reports.
• Responsible for technical input in planning and implementation of WASH programmes.
• Responsible for finalising and reviewing the beneficiary portions of new WASH project budgets as well as reviewing all WASH beneficiary expenditures in liaison with the WASH project manager(s).
• Give sector specific narrative and statistical input to WASH reports for Medair and donor agencies.
• Liaison with the HQ Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation Advisor during strategy and proposal development.
Qualifications
• Degree in civil engineering or in a related field
Experience / Competencies
• 2 years of experience in WASH in a developing country
• Experience in training / mentoring staff
• Experience at cross-cultural communication techniques
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
• Able to take the initiative in project decisions
• Diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues.
• Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Planning, assessment and analytical skills
• At ease in report writing; Able to express views clearly
• Strong relational skills; Open minded, self-controlled, self-learner and flexible
• Creative, open minded, flexible, honest
Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field
• Experienced professionals in a relevant field
• Committed Christians
• Commitment to Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
• Overseas intercultural experience
• Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
• Working knowledge of French, spoken and written for French-speaking field programmes
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
• Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
• Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
• Annual leave; Disability Allowance
• Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
• Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
• Majority of work is in an office setting in Juba, where Medair has an office / team house.
• Living conditions in the house are basic.
• Supervision visits to the field are needed, where working and living is extremely basic.
How to apply:
Application Process
For more information on this and other positions, follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us and then check the Experienced or New Relief Worker links, and apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).
Please complete your application at www.medair.org/work-with-us. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CV’s will be reviewed.
Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.