WatSan Coordinator, Medair, Sudan [open until filled]

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: West Darfur, Sudan (Northern States)
Starting Date:  April 2010
Contract Details: 100%, 2 years minimum

Project Overview
A relief response to the needs of approx 200,000 conflict affected people in West Darfur state. Activities include: provision of primary health care, reproductive health; health education & hygiene promotion; improved water quality & access; and support of latrine construction (WatSan component for about 140 000). Some in El Geneina town, however most in rural locations.

Responsibilities
Overall coordination of and responsibility for the management of Medair’s West Darfur water and sanitation project with other NGOs and UN agencies. Support to, and supervision and training of WatSan staff. Lead the transition of the WatSan programming from ‘out-puts and activities’ to “impact” through monitoring, evaluation, and appropriate humanitarian accountability partnership (HAP) activities. Develop high quality WatSan proposals. Contribute to the overall project coordination in the core management team.

Qualifications
•Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and sanitation
•BSc/MSc in Water, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or Management is desirable

Experience
•2 years work experience post qualification, and prior management experience
•1 year overseas experience in relief work with a NGO, having worked preferably in the WatSan sector

Medair standard working requirements for the field
•Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
•Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values
•Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
•Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
•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
•Single or married – without children, no dependent children
•Successful completion of Medair’s Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)

Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:
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.

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