MEDAIR – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Workplace
Malakal, Juba and Field, Southern Sudan
Starting Date
November 2009
Overview of project
Multi-sector relief programme including: Rapid emergency water and sanitation and health response, provision of Primary Health Care; Health and Hygiene promotion; Safe water provision; NFI distribution; to assist in reducing morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations of Southern Sudan.
Responsibilities
Manage the implementation of Medair Southern Sudan water and sanitation projects and to ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the development of new WatSan proposals. Manage and train local WatSan staff.
Qualifications
· Higher level qualification in water and sanitation (technical)
Experience
· 2 years minimum experience post qualification, in home country or overseas
· 1 year minimum in a position with staff management responsibilities
· Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
Medair standard working requirements for the field
- Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
- Minimum time commitment of 1 year
- Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty
Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section:
http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/
We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.
