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• Build
  relationship 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 South West.
• Work
  in active coordination with other sectors in Kyaka II and similar
  activities in South West-if required.
• Ensure
  regular WASH sector staff meetings in (Kyaka II).
• Actively
  participate in internal coordination meeting in Kyaka II and other
  locations of South West when needed.

• Provide
  leadership to the WASH Sector in Kyaka II.
• 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 time frame, budget and quality standards.
• 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 South West.
• 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

• Supervise
  WASH officers in Kyaka II and provide technical follow up and support to
  WASH staff in South West-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
  Kyaka II.
• 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 Kyaka II and projects with
  shared funding in South West
• Monitor
  financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely
  feedback on budget follow ups of Kyaka II projects and shared funding
  projects in South West.
• Liaise
  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
  placement 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
• Three
  years of work experience in a similar role.
• Documented
  skills in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
• Thorough
  knowledge of WASH national and international standards.
• Strong
  competence in English literacy.
• Proven
  skills in computer programs (Word, Excel, and statistical packages).
• Strong
  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.
• Show
  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.

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you
  explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
  qualities and qualifications criteria
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3
  pages). The CV should include information about your qualification,
  relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3
  relevant references.

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