- Responsible for technical innovative development and quality of WASH and Shelter CC in the country, holistic programming (with other CCs) and ensuring harmonisation and consistency across CC projects in line with NRC Programme Policy
- Develop Shelter and WASH strategies, technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities
- Contribute to developing context analyses and outline strategic directions for emergency, recovery and development integrated Wash and Shelter programs
- Lead on quality project deliverables to ensure high technical outputs
- Provide strategic leadership on the development of programming that recognizes the WASH and Shelter challenges faced by displacement affected population
- Lead the process on proposals, budgets, modifications, project reviews and reporting and ensure high technical quality
- Support programmatic M&E and indicator tracking in conjunction with project teams and the M&E department
- Develop and lead on conducting needs assessments (in collaboration with Area Program teams, Protection team and M&E team), baseline, mid-and end-evaluations
- Represent NRC with relevant donors, government ministries, and in relevant humanitarian coordination meetings in country
- Actively promote and operationalize synergies between WASH and Shelter and other NRC programs and CCs to move toward integrated programming (focus on Education, LFS, protection and ICLA)
- Provide support and input to the recruitment processes for all WASH and Shelter staff
- Accountable for organizational learning from program implementation, sharing of best practices and capacity building lead the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards throughout programs, with capacity building, guidance and interdepartmental engagement.
- Integrate SIP Elements into technical documents (e.g assessments, guidance notes, tools etc)
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- Minimum 5 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
- Minimum 2 years of WASH and/or Shelter expertise (as Specialist/PDM or Project Manager)
- Master’s degree or similar in relevant fields
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of the Central African region, the Sahel and/or Cameroon is an asset
- Experience in team capacity building
- Technical knowledge and experience of the behavior change process in a humanitarian context
- Technical knowledge and experience of the community engagement process in a humanitarian context
- Experience with management of borehole program is desired.
- Experience with alternative WASH in a humanitarian context an asset
- Understanding of SPHERE and INEE Minimum Standards is required.
- Candidates with an advanced degree preferred; significant experience in the field of WASH, or Shelter compulsory
