Kenya/Somalia: WASH Coordinator: Emergency Drought and Hunger Crisis

Jun 25, 2017 | Solidarités International
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Solidarités International is an international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For almost 35 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 200 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone (Ebola response), Somalia, South Sudan), in Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines and Thailand), in the Middle East (Syria and Lebanon) and in Haiti.

About The Mission

Starting date: 20/06/2017

Duration: 4 month renewable as soon as donor contracts are secured

Base: Nairobi with field visits

Context

The lives of about 20 millions of people are threatened by famine in the Horn of Africa, in the next 6 months. Indeed, while all food security and nutrition indicators (FSNAU, 02/2017) reveal that 6.2 million are in need of an urgent humanitarian assistance today, the projections for the upcoming year are profoundly alarming. For the first time in decades, four countries have simultaneously alerted on the upcoming disaster, calling for help. Indeed, Yemen, Nigeria, Somalia and South Sudan have voiced their need of food assistance earlier this month, exposing the dreadful rates of pre-famine of their respective countries.

But the entire region is waving a red flag, with a particular warry concerning Somalia and northern and coastal Kenya regions, which have witnessed the highest deficit of rainfalls in 2016. Not only is it the third consecutive year of drought in the region, with a population suffering from very low harvesting stocks and food shortages, but the lack of rain has also impacted on water resources and has severely reduced the availability of water for human and livestock consumption.

Repeated cycles of climatic shocks, ongoing armed conflicts and insufficient recovery periods in the Horn of Africa have exhausted people’s capacity to cope with shock. Time is running out and help is needed now.

To support our coordination team in Nairobi preparing to address these profoundly alarming issues, we are looking for: A WASH Coordinator in charge of supporting the mission design new WASH programs which will help address emergency and long term needs of populations affected by the drought.

The WASH Coordinator Will

  • Contribute to the mission’s operational strategy in response to the drought in collaboration with technical coordinators in charge of other sectors
  • Design WASH interventions based on sound field assessments and data from Kenya and Somalia
  • Participate in humanitarian coordination meetings in order to contribute to a harmonized and coordinated response to the drought
  • Provide technical support to the field teams to ensure the quality of ongoing programs

Application Process

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?ID=PULFK026203F3VBQB6G8N8NX4&nPostingTargetID=19247

NB : The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension