INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people. INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in field missions is selecting candidates for the position of:
Water and Sanitation Expert
STARTING DATE: Availability to enter on duty with a short notice period (maximum one month)
DUTY STATION: Intersos field missions
DURATION: At least one year
ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES The WASH Expert represents INTERSOS with NGOs and partners within the WASH Sector, in agreement and on the basis of the Head of Mission indications and the NGO strategy. S/he is responsible for all the WASH Sector activities and the direct management of the Sector staff. Specifically he/she is responsible to: • Assist the organization and especially the Project Managers on all technical issues concerning water, hygiene and sanitation activities. • Manage and oversee the work of the WASH staff (mainly water engineers and hygiene promoters); guarantee an on the job capacity building of local staff. • Supervise and monitor the implementation of the WASH activities, ensuring that all the activities are compliant with the projects requirement as instructed by the Project Managers and in coordination among the different projects and sectors. • Assist the Project Managers in planning and monitoring project budgets, while ensuring appropriate expenditure for the WASH activities in respect with donor requirements and INTERSOS procedures. • Recognize further needs and undertake assessments as necessary, contribute to identify and write project proposals for new or follow-on WASH projects in close co-operation with the Project Managers and the Head of Mission. • Provide timely and adequate technical documentation for project proposals and reporting. • Liaise and coordinate all technical activities with the local competent authorities. • Participate to WASH Sector coordination meetings according to the NGO strategy in the Sector.
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in WASH related field such as Engineering or relevant WatSan specializations • At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting, in WatSan interventions • Excellent knowledge of English or French is required • Familiarity with international donor regulations. • Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team. • Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.
How to apply:
Application should be submitted to: recruitment@intersos.org specifying in the subject “Wash Expert”
