Ukraine: Cluster WASH Coordinator (m/f) - Dnipro

Jul 6, 2023 | Solidarités International
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The purpose of this position is to support the Dnipro WASH sub cluster  in ensuring an impartial, well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by WASH actors in Dnipro, Lugansk, Donetsk, and Kharkiv Oblasts .

60% of his/ her time dedicated to the Wash National Sub Cluster : In line with the Humanitarian Reform, NGOs, international organizations and UN agencies operating in the WASH sector, the Wash Sub Cluster Coordinator  will ensure there is an effective coordination of the Wash cluster partners in the area covered by the cluster . Whenever possible, the WASH cluster ensure coordination with local authorities, volunteers networks, even thought they are not member of the cluster.

He/ She will monitor the context and the humanitarian needs, identify gaps, plan and prioritize responses, and implement and monitor activities in a spirit of partnership. He/ she will ensure a transparent and effective communication between the Wash partners, the coordination mechanisms and the authorities in the area. Based in Dnipro, the SNCC will facilitate WASH Cluster coordination activities; WASH emergency response coordination, and interagency assessment missions.

40% of his/ her time dedicated to SI mission in Ukraine: He/she will dedicate some time to the support of Solidarités International mission in Ukraine -with a focus on Dnipro base activities but also in any Oblast when requested  by the Country Director.

Specific stakes and challenges

Establishment and maintenance of appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms through:

• Active contribution to inter-sector coordination through:
• Service delivery support through:
• HC/HCT’s strategic decision-making support through:
• Support to planning and implementation of Cluster strategies through:
• National capacity building in preparedness and contingency planning through

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Launch the set up of the cluster in Dnipro

Support SI team in developing wash activities

ABOUT THE MISSION

Desired start date: ASAP

Duration of the mission: 6 months (to be extended)

Location: Dnipro

The conflict in Ukraine has seen a dramatic and rapid escalation since 24th February 2022 with massive multidimensional attacks from Russian troops throughout Ukraine, from the East, North and Southern borders that affected a large part of the country including the capital, Kyiv. This attack has been immediately followed by massive displacements, and as of March 22^ndabout 3 500 000 Ukrainians have taken refuge in neighbouring countries and about 6 500 000 are internally displaced, mostly in  the west part of the country. Areas affected by the conflict are becoming increasingly difficult to access, due to fighting, or because they area under Russian Federation control. Civilian casualties have increased and large-scale destruction of civilian infrastructures, including private housing, have been reported. However, many inhabitants are still living in these conflict areas, either because they were not able to leave, or they want to stay in their villages or cities.  In those areas, public services are strongly affected: water, electricity and gaz networks are not functioning properly or fully destroyed. Access to essential items such as food, drugs, fuel and NFI is a vital need for the population, as they are no longer accessible, and the economy and markets are no longer functional. In some areas, the banking system is as well affected.

• Distribution of in kind food, shelter and WASH NFIs and CBI when possible
• WASH / shelter interventions in punctual basis

During the 2 first months of the conflict numerous people leaving East Ukraine, and other area affected, Have transited by road or train to Lviv along an axis Dnipro Ouman, Vinnistsya, Khmelnytskyï, Ternopil. The trip to Lviv can take several days,  by train or by Car and no or very few assistance is provided along this axis, IDPs are therefore lacking food, water, warm places to sleep during curfew time, from 7.00PM to 6.00AM, depending of the oblast regulations. The influx has decreased but assistance is still needed.

• SI response to people in transit needs: to support with NFI, ready to eat food people in transit on the axis and to ensure transit centers are well equipped
• Support to transit Centers

Many IDPs are settling in the Western regions, including in Lviv Oblast but some are also staying in Dnipro Odessa and all along the axis, as un Uman (Cherkassy oblast). These IDPs have often lost their source of income and rely on relatives, host community and solidarity to find food and basic items. Housing is as well now scarce in the area; prices subsequently increase and the improvised transit centers that are supposed to host IDPs for a few days before they manage to find accommodation are already at the limit of their capacities.

• Rehabilitation/repairs and/or basic equipment of shelters, houses and buildings to accommodate IDPs.
• WASH improvements in shelters
• Provision of food
• Cash response to the IDP families including cash for rent

APPLICANT  PROFILE

Education: technical Wash

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in WASH coordination for an international NGO

• Previous experience with SI would be likeable
• Previous experience in unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country)
• Experience in multi actor management, previous experience in Cluster Coordination would be a must
• Experience of team management
• Previous experience in Ukraine would be an asset

Languages: English, knowledge of Russian / Ukrainian would be a strong asset.

Other desirable qualities:  leadership and management / coordination with partners / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented / Team player.

SI WILL OFFER

A salaried post: According to experience, starting from 2 400 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem.

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs in the Guest House and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with 700 euros allocated by SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL). To these break periods, one additional rest day per month worked are granted.

Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered. 

NB:  The vacancy may close before the deadline.

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