Bangladesh: WASH Delegate/Project Manager

Nov 6, 2018 | German Red Cross
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The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

In Bangladesh, GRC is supporting the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) since many years in relief, rehabilitation and development programmes.

GRC is currently seeking a WaSH Delegate/ Project Manager (m/f/d) to support the GRC´s activities in Cox´s Bazar for the Population Movement Operation.

Duration: 12 months - Starting 1st January 2019

Location: Cox´s Bazar, Bangladesh

Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Ensure the implementation of all GRC WaSH activities in Cox’s Bazar including assessments, implementation, monitoring, financial controlling and timely reporting;
  • Monitoring and reporting according to GRC and donor requirements, including ad hoc reports;
  • Supervise and support the local WaSH team and facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building within the GRC delegation and BDRCS;
  • Conduct a WaSH review/assessment and further develop and/or refine GRC’s WaSH response strategy according to the changing needs and environment;
  • Support the preparation and development of project proposals and lead the preparation and development process in the WaSH sector (e.g. MOFA Extension, PNS, foundations);
  • Represent GRC in the respective WaSH coordination bodies (RCRC, ISCG/Cluster System) and facilitate the coordination with other relevant WaSH partners/stakeholders;
  • Ensure communication, coordination and cooperation with communities, local authorities and all relevant stakeholders in the project area in the WaSH sector;
  • Support the GRC Programme Coordinator in Cox’s Bazar in communications and media activities (preparation of internal and external communication materials and press visits).

Required Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH);
  • Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods;
  • Good understanding of key natural disaster risk reduction issues;
  • Familiarity with the Early Warning Early Action agenda is an advantage;
  • Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects (German MoFA experience will be a strong asset);
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working abroad;
  • Skills in networking, negotiation and persuasion, advocacy and for mainstreaming new concepts and approaches;
  • Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences;
  • Experience in cooperating with local organisations / capacity building;
  • Ability to train and guide community volunteers;
  • Oral and written fluency in English; knowledge of German would be an asset;
  • Excellent computer skills (spreadsheets, word-processing, databases and other programmes);
  • Readiness to work in remote areas;
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member;
  • Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles;
  • Readiness to go on assignment without partner;
  • Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process 'working abroad under specific climate and health conditions';
  • Valid driving license.