Emergency WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Coordinator

Report to: Emergency Response Project Manager (ERPM)

Employment status and period: based on funds availability.

Afrika Macht Schule – Liberia founder 2019 in partnership with it International counterpart in Germany (Afrika Macht Schule e.v) founded in 1992 with some allies the association declared ‘Circle of Friends of Tambacounda’ which has since encouraged development projects in Tambacounda. This region is located in the east of Senegal and is known to have weak structures. Unemployment is high and the outlook is reduced. From the beginning, the aim of the association was to carry out educational projects to enable the Tambacounda region and its population to develop in a sustainable way.

Since the founding of the association, we have been involved in many areas by constantly spreading dialogue between peoples of equals. In our view, development work should not be confused with development aid, because the concept of aid is based on an asymmetrical dynamic that is at odds with sustainable development. Our work is based on our understanding of education as a condition of a self-determined life. In addition, we are a non-governmental organization independent of any political party and denomination.

We are going to partner with LISGIS, GENDER MINISTRY, WASH Commission AND WATER AND SEWER LIBERIA.

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

The purpose of the project is to assess and evaluate the challenges people face during this COVID19 Pandemic period and after State of Emergency lock down period, using these questions “WHAT THE SOURCE OF INCOME FOR PEOPLE WILL BE AFTER THE PANDEMIC? AND WHAT IS GOING TO BE THE NEXT WAY FORWARD FOR PEOPLE IN TERM OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES”?. The emergency project will be implemeneted using three (3) Indicators (Indicator 1: Hygiene promotion in WASH up to December 2020 , Indicator 2: Livelihood assessmement and support up to December 2020, Indicator 3: Obseravtion on girls education and social support up to December 2020)

The Role:

The Emergency WASH Coordinator ensures that good hygiene practices and awareness are implemented effectively, professionally, and in accordance with WASH commission protocols and pillars.
WASH Programming

• Advising the WASH team on hygiene promotions programming, in broad coordination with other sectors
• Ensuring quality and integrity of implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative systems, and established deadlines
• Identifying and addressing staff capacity building opportunities
• Evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of current and future programming in relation to water, sanitation and hygiene promotion in the local context
• Conducting inquiries to evaluate the costs for a proposed 6 months Emergency WASH project
• Preparing the activity plan and monitoring and evaluation system for the Emergency WASh project.
• Contributing to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required
• Contributing to the preparation of internal and external reports for the NGO and donors, including expenditure plans and situation reports (SitReps) and attending coordinations meeting.

Representation

• Representing the organization externally
• Collaborating and coordinating with the government, NGOs, and UN agencies on WASH issues at national level.
• Participating in national and provincial level WASH meetings and other relevant humanitarian/recovery coordination meetings

Qualification and skills required:

• Degree or Accredited Certificate in WASH or Environmental Health.
• Experience dealing with sensitive topics and an appreciation for how these issues are dealt with in different cultural contexts
• Experience in cross-cultural settings would be an asset
• Atleast 2 years experience or above

Please Note

In accepting this position you agree to adhere to the organization’s policy, and to the Liberian customs and cultures of the rural communities the organization works with.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.
We provide you with:

• Experience in the field in the international development/humanitarian sector
• Access to trainings with guidelines and tools from the NGO sector, to a career development centre, and to advice from experienced humanitarian workers
• A member forum to share and learn from experiences of other participants

Interested applicants should send their letter of application and CV through the Liberia HR Jobs Platform below.

Not later than (May 31, 2020). Hard copies will not be entertained.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.