Senior WASH Officer

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Major Responsibilities: Technical leadership He/she will lead and supervise the implementation of all planned WASH activities. He/she will perform as the focal point of IRC WASH department. Provide technical supports to Hygiene Promoters and Community WASH Facilitators for all designing, installation, maintenances of all WASH infrastructures. Under the guidance of the WASH manager, support capacity building of community WASH volunteers. Responsible to develop BoQ, Design Drawings, design specifications and involve in procurement process for WASH facilities construction. Responsible to conduct technical surveys, site visit and site selections for the construction and renovations of WASH infrastructures. Participate in the design and implementation of a new behaviour change approach for community participation in WASH management. Ensure the communication with communities for the implementation of WASH activities, participate in the preparation of community mobilization and behaviour change strategies Participate in the data collection and survey to look for unmet needs and identify any other needed WASH surveys contents. Responsible for addressing any project-related issue quickly and raise any potential risks or issues to the WASH Manager. Support the WASH manager in providing basic training to all programme staff in HBCC approaches, community mobilisation, facilitation skills, participatory approaches and WASH infra designing. Management Work closely with Hygiene Promoters and Community WASH Facilitators to ensure the safe, effective and smooth deliveries of project activities Work closely with Hygiene Promoters and Community WASH Facilitators for the Collection of project data for monthly progress report. Ensure that Hygiene Promoters and Community WASH Facilitators fill in timesheets as appropriate. Ensure the recruitment of community WASH Facilitators. Coordinate with finance focal person to support the monthly stipend payment for the community WASH Facilitators. Regular meeting with community WASH Facilitators and provide the necessary supports. Coordination, information sharing, monitoring and report writing Participate, lead and organize the formal meetings with relevant stakeholders, camp committees and community volunteers. Monitor the progress of field activities in the sites, collecting project data on time and according to standards. Keep the WASH manager informed on the progress and constraints of the project activities through the project coordination meetings and monthly progress reports. Participate in the weekly team meeting and to any extra meeting organized by IRC field team. Participate in the good information sharing with other IRC team members (MEAL/WASH/ Supply Chain, HR) at field level. Participation in the reinforcement on the understanding of IRC mandate, principles, and operation modalities by the program beneficiaries. Participate in the emergency response activities assigned by supervisor as appropriate. General Strengthen knowledge and skill of project staffs. Always prioritize staff safety and security. Where necessary, participate in the recruitment of hygiene promoter & Community WASH Facilitators. Ensure the timely submission of payment and supply requests by preparing relevant document, e.g. Item forecast. Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the WASH manager as appropriate. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings