Country: Zimbabwe
Department: International
Operations
Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian,
nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering
through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through
health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
In response to the USAID-funded Food For Peace/Title II Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) (formerly Multi-Year Assistance Program, or MYAP) for Zimbabwe, International Medical Corps is seeking qualified applicants with experience working with Food For Peace/Title II projects.
JOB SUMMARY
The WASH Coordinator will work in conjunction with the overall strategic objective lead to help design, implement, coordinate and manage WASH interventions as well as the training of local staff and stakeholders in WASH related topics that complement the overall objective of the program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment
• Provide water, sanitation and hygiene sectoral leadership and expertise in relevant needs assessments and analysis
• Assess in-country resources and capacities for WASH activities
Implementation
• Plan and manage WASH programme in a phased and prioritised manner with full consultation and co-ordination with International Medical Corps’ staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision- making around WASH issues.
• Organize with the logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all activities.
• Design and develop appropriate supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.
Information and Co-ordination
• Provide regular updates to supervisor and team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing.
• Represent International Medical Corps to governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor
• Work closely with the senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grant
• Compile reports as and when required ensuring statistics are correct and on time
• Regularly update country office on progression of interventions as per protocol
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies' efforts
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
Human Resource Management
• Supervise all WASH technical staff within IMC and coordinate with all WASH staff in partner organisations) to ensure smooth and effective operations
• Pro-actively maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/Capacity building
• Ensure timely feedback to field staff on relevant national developments from WASH
• Ensure that lessons learnt exercises are carried out as part of the project, and feed results back to Global WASH Advisor
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through
health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
In response to the USAID-funded Food For Peace/Title II Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) (formerly Multi-Year Assistance Program, or MYAP) for Zimbabwe, International Medical Corps is seeking qualified applicants with experience working with Food For Peace/Title II projects.
JOB SUMMARY
The WASH Coordinator will work in conjunction with the overall strategic objective lead to help design, implement, coordinate and manage WASH interventions as well as the training of local staff and stakeholders in WASH related topics that complement the overall objective of the program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment
• Provide water, sanitation and hygiene sectoral leadership and expertise in relevant needs assessments and analysis
• Assess in-country resources and capacities for WASH activities
Implementation
• Plan and manage WASH programme in a phased and prioritised manner with full consultation and co-ordination with International Medical Corps’ staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision- making around WASH issues.
• Organize with the logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all activities.
• Design and develop appropriate supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.
Information and Co-ordination
• Provide regular updates to supervisor and team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing.
• Represent International Medical Corps to governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor
• Work closely with the senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grant
• Compile reports as and when required ensuring statistics are correct and on time
• Regularly update country office on progression of interventions as per protocol
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies' efforts
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
Human Resource Management
• Supervise all WASH technical staff within IMC and coordinate with all WASH staff in partner organisations) to ensure smooth and effective operations
• Pro-actively maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/Capacity building
• Ensure timely feedback to field staff on relevant national developments from WASH
• Ensure that lessons learnt exercises are carried out as part of the project, and feed results back to Global WASH Advisor
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (emphasis in Water/Sanitation/Public
Health/Engineering)
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian contexts
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of public health issues
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Proven experience in the strengthening and coordination of technical teams
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Working knowledge of current National policies, strategies and standards pertaining to WASH in the Zimbabwean context.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Excellent decision making and leadership skills
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian contexts
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of public health issues
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Proven experience in the strengthening and coordination of technical teams
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Working knowledge of current National policies, strategies and standards pertaining to WASH in the Zimbabwean context.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Excellent decision making and leadership skills
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus
