Overview
The WASH Cluster Coordinator will support the Chief of WASH and his team by providing coordination related deliverables for effective WASH Cluster coordination.
Tasks Summary
- Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of a coordination mechanism for effective cluster functions.
- Support the functioning of sub-national or hub Cluster/Sector/Working Groups.
- Ensure coordination and build partnerships with relevant sector stakeholders.
- Build complementarity of partner actions within the Cluster/Sector/Working Group.
- Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders across all sectors.
- Support the planning and implementation of needs assessment and analysis.
- Analyze needs assessment data and create analytical products.
- Support strategic planning and recommend response prioritization.
- Ensure all programme delivery modalities are considered in strategic response planning.
- Provide high-level technical expertise to drive strategic-level discussion.
- Ensure the Cluster/Sector/Working Group response plan is updated regularly.
- Engage with OCHA and other AoRs/Clusters/Sectors/Working Groups.
- Support and coordinate the mobilization and equitable allocation of adequate resources.
- Monitor, analyze and communicate information about the Cluster/Sector/Working Group’s financial situation.
- Advocate for improved sectoral outcomes.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the coverage, equity, quality and progress of the response.
- Plan and oversee gap and coverage analysis.
- Monitor Cluster/Sector/Working Group adherence to IASC cluster approach principles.
- Support the annual cluster coordination performance monitoring (CCPM) exercise.
- Support the establishment of inclusive and consultative feedback mechanisms.
- Ensure the inclusion of cross cutting issues in Cluster/Sector/Working Group activities.
- Support the establishment and implementation of systematic measures for supporting inclusive work practices.
- Adhere to child safeguarding and PSEA policies.
- Encourage participation of local and national actors in Cluster/Sector/Working Group activities.
- Support the development of a capacity assessment and capacity strengthening strategy.
- Support early warning, contingency planning, and emergency preparedness efforts.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years professional relevant experience related to humanitarian support and coordination, particularly in the areas related to Water, Hygiene and Sanitation.
- Professional experience in WASH-related programme planning and management.
- Professional experience in the area of WASH Cluster/Sector/Working Group coordination.
- Experience in emergency response in international settings;
- Relevant experience in programme management in Water, Hygiene and Sanitation related areas in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
- Experience in humanitarian contexts is required with experience in development contexts an added advantage.
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, social fields, environmental sciences or any other relevant specialization.
