The purpose of the Coordinator position is to implement and oversee implementation of delegated project portfolios

Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

1. Line management of WASH CC project field staff
2. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
3. Contribute to WASH CC strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps 
4. Manage and implement delegated portfolio of WASH CC projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
5. Provide regular progress reports to WASH Project Manager         
6. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
7. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
8. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills 
9. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
10. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. 

• Support WASH PM in developing detailed implementation plans, BoQs, procurement plans, and activity schedules for all WASH interventions in South Darfur.

• Lead day-to-day field implementation of WASH activities (water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, cholera preparedness and solid waste management). 

• Represent NRC WASH in field-level coordination forums, including WASH Cluster meetings, Locality coordination, HAC, Water Corporation, and MoH where required.

• Coordinate internally with other NRC sectors (Shelter, Education, Protection, ICLA) to support integrated programming.

• Support local implementing partners in planning, monitoring, reporting, and technical supervision and facilitate joint assessments and joint supervisory missions with partners.

• Ensure accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and donor reports from the field teams and partners and in support to conduct PDMs, KAP surveys, and MEAL assessments in coordination with MEAL teams.

• Support procurement processes: preparing PRs, validating technical specifications as delegated by the PM, and participating in bid analyses.

• Ensure safe construction practices, safe chemical handling (chlorine), and protective equipment use.

• Ensure meaningful community participation in planning, implementation, and monitoring and strengthen accountability mechanisms (hotline, feedback boxes, FGDs, community committees).

• Provide technical oversight to the WASH technical officers, WASH assistants, hygiene teams, and community volunteers.

• Performs any other duties as requested by the WASH Project Manager.

Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience from working with wash projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.

• Previous 2 years’ work experience in community based water, Sanitation programs; Work experience with an NGO is desirable

• Must have knowledge of emergency Water supply, Hygiene, Sanitation requirements and protocols

• Familiarity with international minimum standards of water Hygiene and Sanitation service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage

• Should have previous experience in training and Training of Trainers.

• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken - in English required.

• Must be willing to work as a team member, take direction, and share technical skills with colleagues and counterparts

• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, Arc Gis and Google Earth is strongly desirable

• Must be able to work under pressure

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience 

• Experience Hygiene promotion in choleras outbreak context within the host communities and camps.

Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments 
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing performance and development
• Planning and delivering results