Ukraine: Cluster WASH Coordinator (M/F)

Jan 8, 2024 | Solidarités International
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Solidarités International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

ABOUT THE JOB

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 more than 4 500 000 Ukrainians have taken refuge in neighboring countries. About 6 500 000 are internally displaced, mostly in the Western part of the country.

In the East, impacts of the conflict are felt and humanitarian operations support people remaining on the frontlines.

SI strategy is to support the population in transit, the IDPs where they are settling and the population on the frontline directly affected by the ongoing conflict through a multisectoral approach, including WaSH, Shelter, NFI, Food Security, and Multi-Sectoral Cash activities.

Mission

The coordination in Kyiv was the last base opened in the country, prior to that SI opened and developed activities in bases. The mission is also supervising and supporting projects in Moldova with a base in Chisinau working for Ukrainian refugees and host communities.

Today the mission is composed of four bases; Dnipro, Mykholaiv, Kharkiv, Chisinau ( Moldavia) and one coordination at Kyiv. SI expects to support the Ukrainian population in both countries for an expected amount of 20M EUR for 2024 and supported by 5 donors : ECHO , BHA, CDCS, AFD and Pool Fund

The mission currently counts around 30 expatriates and 1150 national employees.

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 2860 euros gross per month (2600 EUR + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem OF 700 EUR.


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.

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult the SI website:  http://www.solidarites.org/en/.

  •  Job number: SRH05237
  • Status: Employee
  • Position: Missions
  • Country: Ukraine
  • Contract Type: Short term contract

Desired start date: 05/01/2024


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


Location: Dnipro