Overview
Supports the development, preparation, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme, specifically focusing on WASH in Institutions and Vulnerable Communities, undertaking relevant advocacy activities to advance WASH agenda and ensuring effective and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports the development, preparation, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme.
- Undertakes relevant advocacy activities to advance WASH agenda.
- Ensures effective and timely delivery of the WASH programme.
- Provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones.
- Identifies gaps in the provision of services.
- Advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 6 years of progressive work experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygene related matters.
- Experience in the implementation of tools for participation and development of community projects in WASH.
- Experience in the implementation and monitoring of WASH actions, including assessments, evidence generation and programme delivery.
- Experience in coordination of sectoral groups and political dialogue with authorities of WASH.
- Previous experience effectively working with government and partner organizations in Colombia is an asset.
- Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
- Humanitarian: Background/familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response, and/or working with vulnerable communities is an asset.
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses (in Social Sciences, Economic Sciences, Engineering, Public Health, Environment, or other relevant technical field to the description of the assignment).
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience.
- A master’s degree may replace additional two years.
