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SUDAN - WASH Coordinator (M/F) - based in Ndjamena (Chad)

SUDAN - WASH Coordinator (M/F) - based in Ndjamena (Chad) (SRH05893) Chad

Salary: Per Diem

ABOUT THE MISSION

The WASH Coordinator is in charge of leading and supervising the implementation of WASH programs in line with both SI annual country strategy and the evolution of the humanitarian needs in the country. The WASH Coordinator will lead the definition of SI's in-country WASH strategy and will guarantee that WASH projects are implementing with high quality standards. She/he also supports the Field Coordinators and WASH project managers in the planning, implementation and monitoring of their WASH activities.
 
In Sudan, SI enjoys a very good positionning in both the Eastern and Western parts of the Country with WASH representing the main proportion of the project portfolio.  WASH activities implemented are mostly emergency-oriented, combining rapid (RRM project) and static responses.
SI is also lead partner in many Consortium including some with local actors. 

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

  • Strategic leadership and orientation
  • Programs monitoring for SI and Consortium partners
  • Development/Harmonization of a WASH toolbox 
  • Coordination with Consortium partners

The main challenges:

  • Very volatile context, complex relationship with authorities
  • Needs for structuration and and harmonization across Bases
  • Support the team in updating the project follow up tools (including financial ones)

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

  • Support the Field Offices in developing area-based WASH strategies and lead SI's WASH strategy development for Sudan.
  • Review WASH package (including monitoring tools) for all Field Offices, ensuring proper harmonization of tools, designs and BOQ when relevant
  • Provide strategic leadership in WASH for the Consortium WASH Technical Working Group