WASH Advisor in Emergencies at Plan International

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