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• Build working relationships with a range
  of Key stakeholders including OPM, UN Agencies, Local Governments and
  Private Sector.
• Representation of DRC and active
  participation in the local WASH Sector and relevant sub‐sectors/working groups.
• Maintain/establish rapport with government
  authorities, UN agencies, international and local NGOs as required.
• Ensure coordination and close working
  environment with other sectors of DRC.
• Coordinate planning, implementation,
  monitoring and evaluation of WASH related projects in West Nile.
• Work in active coordination with other
  sectors in Rhino Camp and similar activities in West Nile-if required.
• Ensure regular WASH sector staff meetings
  in Arua (Rhino Camp).
• Actively participate in internal
  coordination meeting in Arua and other locations of West Nile when needed.
  

• Provide leadership to the WASH Sector in
  Rhino Camp.
• Responsible for the development of concept
  notes, project plans, budgets and funding proposals
• Undertake gap analysis in the areas of
  WASH and contribute in the development of new thematic areas according to
  the analysis.
• Responsible for the efficient and
  effective program implementation of all WASH projects within the given
  timeframe, budget and quality standards.
• Actively contribute to the development of
  DRC strategy in areas of WASH.
• Participate and ensure quality and technical
  standards of the capacity building trainings, activities at all levels.
• Develop a monitoring scheme, which include
  performance and impact indicators.
• Develop data base system and data
  collection tools and ensure quality data collection, data entry and
  undertake analysis and produce reports.
• Ensure that a common strategy, approach
  and tools are developed for all WASH components in West Nile.
• Contribute to the development of advocacy
  points based on assessment of situations and risks.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly,
  annual, donor and other reports in the areas of WASH

• Mentor and supervise WASH officers in
  Rhino Camp and provide technical follow up and support to WASH officers in
  West Nile-when required.
• Develop staff performance measurement and
  targets and appraise them based on the set targets and contribute to
  technical appraisal of WASH officers in Rhino Camp.
• Conduct training needs assessments of all
  WASH staff and make recommendations.
• Conduct periodic field visits to support
  field staffs through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and
  principles of accountability.

• Responsible for grants management of all
  WASH projects in Arua-Rhino Camp and projects with shared funding in West
  Nile
• Monitor financial commitments and
  expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow
  ups of Rhino Camp projects and shared funding projects in West Nile.
• Work closely with DRC Administration,
  Logistics, Finance departments and the Program/Project Manager/Head of
  Office to ensure smooth operation of the field offices.
• In collaboration with the Program/Project
  Manager, review the activity and related financial reports.
• Ensure timely procurements for the sector
  according to the procurement plan.
• Ensure procurements for the sector are
  done within acceptable price, quality and technical qualities for the
  deliveries.

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) WASH Coordinator job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Environment Health Science, Water Engineering or WASH related
  course from recognized institution with more than 5 years work experience
  in a similar role Or Masters of Science with at least 3 years of work
  experience in a similar role.
• Proven skills in Project Planning and
  Management is an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of WASH national and
  international standards.
• Strong competence in English literacy.
• Proven skills in computer programs (Word,
  Excel, and statistical packages).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills.
• Excellent skills in report writing and
  meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in emergency
  and conflict areas.
• Proven experience in effective
  coordination and creating working relations with the other team members
  and other stakeholders.
• Proven commitment to accountable
  practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging
  environments.
• Proven ability to manage large varied
  workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
  
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet
  deadlines and work with limited supervision
• Proactive, stable and robust character and
  a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a
  good sense of humor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and
  demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all
  levels.  

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