Iraq: WASH & cash for work project manager (As Salamiyah camp) – Erbil – IRAQI KURDISTAN – H/F

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

General context

The French Red Cross is operational in northern Iraq since 2013, especially in Dohuk, Ninewah and Erbil governorates.The French Red Cross works in partnership with the local branches of the Iraqi Red Crescent society (IRCS) according to areas of intervention. In 2017, FRC will continue its emergency and recovery assistance for Syrian refugees, Iraqi IDPs, returnees and most vulnerable host communities. This will include in particular:

• continuous development of synergies with the Iraqi Red Crescent society
• joint FRC/IRCS contingency planning and emergency response for new waves of people displacement induced by the ongoing conflict or for poorly-covered vulnerable population
• provision of sustainable WASH facilities & services in informal settlements on Sinjar Mountain
• expanding livelihoods program in northern Iraq through
• promotion and improvement of Water use, Hygiene and Sanitation & Waste management/disposal
  In order to contribute to the humanitarian assistance to the IDPs in Ninewa Governorate, French RC has identified two main actions; one targeting displaced population hosted by communities and a second one targeting IDP camps. Based on the experience and capacity of its delegation in Iraq, FRC has decided to focus its operation on water, hygiene and sanitation and livelihood program (based on WASH activities). Indeed, FRC was already implementing WASH activities to support Syrian refugees in Domiz camp in the Dohuk governorate and Yezidi IDPs in Sinjar district in Ninewa Governorate.

The position

The WASH and cash for work (CFW) program manager (PM) ensures that water and sanitation through CFW activities are standardized and implemented on time in all areas where FRC undertakes emergency / post emergency WASH programs for the IDPs in close collaboration with the camp management.

Description of activities in As Salamiyah camp:

• Improvement and extension of existing water and sanitation infrastructures:
• Operation and maintenance (O&M) of existing water and sanitation infrastructures:
• Attend the WASH cluster and CCCM meeting held in As Salamiyah camp area
• To be implemented:
• WASH / livelihood assessments when needed following the evolution of the situation
• Several similar CFW programs are expected to start in other camps and the CFW / WASH program manager would have to supervise them as coordinator (PO on each program)

• Always on stand-by in a very changing and volatile situation
  Description of activities out of camp:

• Multi-sectorial assessment in newly liberated areas

• Access to safe water: distribution of bottled water, production of water (3 water treatment units set), water trucking / WTU deployment and O&M / rehabilitation of water supply infrastructure

• Waste management: emergency waste collection

• WASH training on M40 and M5 mobile water treatment units
  Responsibilities

• Project implementation

• Monitoring, reporting and assessment

• Team management

• Training

• Maintaining the strong collaboration with IRCS and other PNS
  Hierarchical and functional link:

The CFW / WASH PM works under the responsibility of the Erbil head of sub-delegation (HOSD)

The CFW / WASH PM directly manages 1 CFW project officer or more

Hierarchical links are subject to change as the overall setup of the Iraq mission will evolve depending on the context and identified needs.

Profile of the candidate

· Educational background and experiences:
Graduate or post-graduate degree in relevant field
You already worked in a similar position

· Soft skills
Sense of responsibility, team spirit
Detail oriented
Adaptability (different sites and constraints)
Strong diplomacy approach (acceptance on camp)
Strong listening, comprehension and dialogue skills, patience

· General professional skills:
Communication, analysis and reporting skills
Strong work organization and coordination skills
Strong writing skills
Planning and coordination
Experience in staff management and ability to accompany various profiles

· Technical skills:
Technical analysis and design background
Skills on hygiene promotion methodology and community based approaches
Strong motivation to work in close partnership with national partner and/or other PNS / NGO
Ability to make this project part of national and local sector policies
English mandatory (oral and written)

· Experiences and abilities
Required
Minimum 1 year of relevant international WASH or CFW experience, preferably in emergency context
A good knowledge of community engagement and approach methods An asset
Experience or knowledge of the Red Cross Movement
Experience in Middle East
Experience in response to an emergency situation is a plus
Good technical knowledge about CFW and WASH problematic particularly on emergency water supply infrastructure and treatment units
Experience in team management

Languages: English mandatory (oral and written), Arabic is a plus

Summary

• Location : Erbil, IRAQI KURDISTAN
• Duration: 12 months renewable
• To be filled: Novembre 2017
• Deadline for application: 23/10/2017
• Status: expatriate position
  The French Red Cross reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date for applications

Prerequisites

• Passport valid for more than 6 months at the moment of departure
• Up-to-date vaccination card / fitness for travel

Online training

To be better acquainted with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, we invite you to follow two training sessions online, free and accessible to all that constitute a real advantage for your application:

WORC (The World of Red Cross and Red Crescent) is an e-learning course on the fundamental principles and operations of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Its 12 modules address subjects such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, its emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and national societies. It is intended for all: volunteers, employees, members or people wishing to get more information on the biggest humanitarian movement in the world.

Stay Safe is intended for every staff in a position to carry out international missions on behalf of the Federation or a National Society of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The course aims at developing a common culture of security management within the Movement in order to enable a better understanding of the main threats and risks for humanitarian actors in the field, and offers solutions to restrain their impact.You will find these lessons on the IFRC Learning Platform open to all by clicking on the following link: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

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