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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Somalia for more than twenty years, where we assist returnees, IDPs and displacement-affected communities in all three regions (Somaliland, Puntland, and Central and Southern Somalia) through protection, service delivery and livelihoods activities to enhance their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life. DRC provides both humanitarian assistance and longer-term development support to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations. In the past year, DRC’s strategic focus has shifted towards more durable solutions-oriented programming, linking displacement affected communities to longer-term initiatives to build resilience and recovery.

Overall purpose of the role:

WASH Officer will directly be involved and ensure in the day to day implementation of water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities especially in the areas of intervention. He will also be responsible for WASH components including planning, facilitation of WASH implementation activities through directly involving with the partner agencies/authorities and development of IEC materials and hygiene/sanitation and awareness issues to the IDP and poor host communities to the target areas in accordance with the culture and practices of the local population in Somalia.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assessment needs regarding WASH in the IDP and host communities in Baidoa and any other areas as per the direction of team leader.
  • Mobilize local authorities and the target communities and stakeholders of the key project objectives and goals and ensure MOUs are signed on time.
  • Assist in the identification and selection of beneficiaries with the help of local authority and community elders and Ensuring correct MOUs are in place with relevant district/service providers/stakeholders
  • Prepare Work plan and IEC materials in consultation with WASH/Shelter and Settlements Team leader and effectively manage the WASH projects using appropriate tools to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and to the expected quality. Work with the direction of the WASH team leader.
  • Ensure that the marginalized/ vulnerable communities, including women, participate in each of the project cycle related to WASH activities
  • Facilitate all trainings on WASH by using a participatory approach with high practical involvement and also Support emergency preparedness and response activities as a focal point for the program.
  • Contribute to the development of training and orientation materials. Document results and lessons learned from WASH program implementation including emergency preparedness and response, to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts and WASH stakeholders
  • Liaise with relevant other actors/NGOs, local administrators and IDP leadership for collaborative efforts, amongst others participate to the cluster coordination meetings on WASH and within DRC other sectors like food security and livelihood, protection for proper coordinator of activities
  • Ensuring that all relevant stakeholders have information about the organization’s background, program, objectives, working areas, duration of programs and activities in the field.
  • Ensure proper filling and documentation of the WASH project including carrying our GPS coordinates and mapping of the project activities/areas.
  • Conducting HP Trainings/campaigns and Day to day supervision on CHP and ensure data collected from the beneficiaries as required.
  • Contributing to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required.
  • Ensure proper presentation of the office and professional ethics in controlling movements and ensure security of all the documents.
  • Track and prepare weekly, monthly, field quarterly, all RIFs, PRs for the program and annual progress reports of activities related to WASH programs including documentation beneficiaries and successes stories. Feed budget expenditure information and plan/budget tracking to the WASH team leader.
  • In the absence of the Team Leader WASH, support the WASH project with the close coordination of Program manager and the respective Area Manager
  • Perform any other relevant duties as requested by line Managers and WASH team leader.

    Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience) .

  • 3 years of experience within the field of WASH and others.

  • Strong understanding of basic training in WASH programming, participatory training methods, community mobilizations and networking
  • Effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under output and any other related and cross cutting program activities related to WASH
  • Working experience and knowledge of the local duty station
  • Able to adapt to changing situations as required.

Able to work well under pressure and in adverse condition

Education:

  • Bachelor of public health Science/Public Health Engineering/BSc Environmental Health Science/
  • Diploma of Information Technology
  • Computer literacy and statistical data management

Languages:

  • Somali (Native)
  • English- fluent

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on Main focal point for IDP site regarding all information

Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take accuracy and completeness of information that is gathered.

Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively.

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values

Conditions

Availability: 15th June 2022.

Duty station: Mogadishu.

Reporting to: CCCM Team Leader.

Duration: 3 Months.

HE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS ONLY.

Gender Equality:

DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities:

DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments:

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework. ​

For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

Application:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies no later than 30th May 2022.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/job support.

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