South Sudan: WASH Cluster Co-Lead South Sudan

Apr 25, 2023 | Norwegian Refugee Council
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Job Description

The overall objective is to ensure the WASH Cluster is functionally achieving effective humanitarian coordination in the field of WASH response in South Sudan. The specific objective of the agreement is to ensure an active involvement of NGO WASH stakeholders in Cluster activities to ensure a coherent and effective response by WASH partners in a strategic manner to a humanitarian crisis.  

The three expected results are as follows: 

  1. NGOs concerns and priorities are adequately brought up to WASH co-lead 
  2. WASH stakeholders are encouraged to participate in WASH Cluster events 
  3. WASH Cluster coordination effectiveness is reinforced 

Specific responsibilities  

  • The WASH Cluster Co-Coordinator, as a representative of NGO interests in the WASH Cluster, will assume the following responsibilities; 
  • Represent the NGO community at the regular WASH Cluster meetings 
  • Represent the NGO interests in various humanitarian fora where needed 
  • Establish regular mechanisms for exchange of information between the cluster partners.  
  • Motivate cluster partners to participate in WASH events (coordination meetings, working groups, training, workshop, assessments, etc.). 
  • Ensure that all WASH partners have equal and fair access to all Humanitarian Common Services (HCS) such as Logs Cluster and Core Pipeline. 
  • Develop/apply/update a cluster strategy that ensures appropriate inclusion of all cluster partners  
  • Contribute/lead to the production of WASH documents (policies, strategies, work plans, advocacy briefs, and bulletins) with appropriate view and technical input from WASH partners. 
  • Participate/lead in HRP, CERF, SSHF and Flash Appeals processes and represent NGOs/Cluster Partners during the processes of defenses before the respective boards 
  • Coordinate WASH EP&R partners   

Professional Competence 

  • These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.  
  • University degree in WASH related discipline  
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Humanitarian assistance with considerable/proven cluster coordination experience  
  • Considerable relevant field experience in WASH projects in humanitarian and development programs preferable with non-governmental organizations and in more than one country. 
  • Experience and/or understanding of WASH related issues in humanitarian and development context. 
  • Experience in management and capacity building of teams in complex contexts. 
  • Proven record of training/skills development of individuals and teams, including partner organizations. 
  • Proven ability to analyze complex humanitarian and recovery contexts at local and national level, monitor changes and translate into appropriate strategic planning 
  • Good assessment, analytical, monitoring and evaluating and planning skills and project management skills to enable program delivery. 
  • Ability to consolidate and triangulate information received from various sources 

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience  

  • Good working experience in South Sudan especially in the field of WASH. 
  • Understand the links between emergency response, recovery, and the transition to development. 
  • Experience in advocacy works 
  • Experience working in volatile politically sensitive context  
  • Experience working with UN agencies on WASH matters. 

For Additional information, kindly see the detailed Job Description 

Additional Information: 

Reports to:                       Country Director  

Duty station:                    Juba with field missions  

Duration:                          12 months 

Grade:                                8

NRC invites applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

Applicants should note to attach academic and professional certificates in theirapplication.

For any queries, please email NRC at eay.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

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The role is open to all nationalities.