Co-Coordinator - WASH Cluster

Mar 25, 2014 | Medair

Medair seeks a qualified co-coordinator to join the WASH Cluster to assist the Coordinator and to represent NGO cluster members. The co-coordinator will work within the WASH Cluster which includes:  UN Lead Agency - The UN agency that serves as the Global Cluster Lead is UNICEF; NGO Co-Lead Agency, the NGO agency which is selected to serve as the Co-Lead (Medair); Cluster Coordinator, recruited and funded by the Lead Agency to provide coordination of the cluster; Cluster Co-Coordinator (this role), recruited and funding by the Co-Lead Agency (Medair) to represent NGO cluster members in coordination, and assist the Coordinator.

• Committed to putting aside their NGO’s organisational interest and work on behalf of all cluster members equally.
• If not full-time, be able to commit an adequate amount of time (as determined by the Cluster) to Cluster Coordination on a weekly basis.
• Be technically competent in the Cluster and/or Sector.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity in all interactions.
• Maintain good relationships with all relevant stakeholder counterparts.
• Be able to work with diverse stakeholders to develop consensus.
• Understand and have experience in setting, chairing and preparing minutes of meetings.
• Know how to present ideas effectively and clearly while listening and acknowledging others’ perspectives and views.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the international humanitarian response and coordination mechanisms, and humanitarian reform.
• Have an understanding of CAP, CERF, CHF and Flash Appeals processes.
• Have an understanding of humanitarian principles and how to apply these.
• Able to develop a cluster strategy and to clarify complex strategies for operational implementation.
• Understand the links between emergency response, recovery, and the transition to development.