The purpose of the Coordinator position is to implement and oversee implementation of delegated project portfolios
Generic responsibilities
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These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
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Line management of WASH CC project field staffAdherence to NRC policies, guidance and proceduresContribute to WASH CC strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gapsย Manage and implement delegated portfolio of WASH CC projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical qualityProvide regular progress reports to WASH Project Manager ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assistPromote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activitiesEnsure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skillsย Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholdersPromote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategyย
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Specific responsibilitiesย
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These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.ย
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Support WASH PM in developing detailed implementation plans, BoQs, procurement plans, and activity schedules for all WASH interventions in South Darfur.
Lead day-to-day field implementation of WASH activities (water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, cholera preparedness and solid waste management).ย
Represent NRC WASH in field-level coordination forums, including WASH Cluster meetings, Locality coordination, HAC, Water Corporation, and MoH where required.
Coordinate internally with other NRC sectors (Shelter, Education, Protection, ICLA) to support integrated programming.
Support local implementing partners in planning, monitoring, reporting, and technical supervision and facilitate joint assessments and joint supervisory missions with partners.
Ensure accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and donor reports from the field teams and partners and in support to conduct PDMs, KAP surveys, and MEAL assessments in coordination with MEAL teams.
Support procurement processes: preparing PRs, validating technical specifications as delegated by the PM, and participating in bid analyses.
Ensure safe construction practices, safe chemical handling (chlorine), and protective equipment use.
Ensure meaningful community participation in planning, implementation, and monitoring and strengthen accountability mechanisms (hotline, feedback boxes, FGDs, community committees).
Provide technical oversight to the WASH technical officers, WASH assistants, hygiene teams, and community volunteers.
Performs any other duties as requested by the WASH Project Manager.
Professional competenciesย
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These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.ย
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Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
Minimum 5 yearsโ experience from working with wash projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
Previous 2 yearsโ work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable
Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols
Familiarity with international minimum standards of water Hygiene and Sanitation service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage
Should have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers.
Excellent communication skills - written and spoken - in English required.
Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts
Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc Gis and Google Earth is strongly desirable
Must be able to work under pressureFluency in English, both written and verbalย
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Context related skills, knowledge and experienceย
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Experience Hygiene promotion in choleras outbreak context within the host communities and camps.
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Behavioral competencies
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These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Handling insecure environmentsย Managing resources to optimize resultsEmpowering and building trustManaging performance and developmentPlanning and delivering results The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH