WASH Advisor in Emergencies

Req ID: 24823 Location: Multiple Reports to: Emergency Response Manager Context and Dimensions of Role

The WASH Specialist will deploy, often at short notice, to support a CO respond to a particular emergency.
The specialist will be responsible for designing the WASH strategy and overseeing all WASH programmes.
In addition they will be responsible for external representation, in particular with the WASH cluster and any associated working groups.

Key Tasks

Ensure all emergency WASH programmes have a clear focus on addressing the specific needs of young girls, adolescent girls and young women.
Oversight of assessments as required, in line with Plan International’s standard tools.
Develop WASH programme strategy and oversee its implementation ensuring alignment with SPHERE and CHS.
Represent Plan International with key external stakeholders (Government, Donors, UN agencies and peers).
Represent Plan International in the WASH cluster, ensuring 3Ws info submitted as required.
Support the development of WASH funding submissions, and donor reporting

Knowledge & Experience:

Strong knowledge and understanding of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle
Experience in conducting needs assessments
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of emergency WASH programmes.
Experience of representation with a wide range of external stakeholders

Skills:

Good knowledge of SPHERE and the CHS.
Strong team management, staff capacity building and motivation skills in teamwork and networking.
Excellent skills in donor proposal / report writing
May be required, to work during late hours, weekends and holidays in order to ensure timely delivery of programmes.
Language skills desirable (for example English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic)

Level of Contact with Children:

Mid contact: Occasional interaction with children

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