Détails de l'annonce
Organisation : Handicap International Belgium
Site web : http://www.handicapinternational.be
Lieu de l'emploi : France, Belgium or German /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Expertise/recherche
Date de publication : 27/01/2022
Date limite : 09/02/2022
Profil
DESIRED PROFILE:
You have/are:
- a bachelor or Master Degree in a WASH related field (public health, health education, engineering, environmental studies, or a related field) or an equivalent training in a WASH related discipline
- at least 5 years of experience in the implementation of WASH programs in emergency contexts, demonstrating knowledge of WASH key concepts, standards, approaches in emergency contexts and integrated approaches
- experience in implementing inclusive approaches, specifically integrating disability, gender and age in WASH activities
- experience in developing concept notes and proposals for a range of donors, experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of hygiene promotion activities including hygiene kit distribution, hygiene behavior change, and menstrual hygiene management
- good knowledge of the design, implementation and evaluation of water and sanitation activities in emergencies and protracted crises. Knowledge or experience in market based approaches or human centered design is an advantage.
- experience in the development of practical tools to support implementation, including the development of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
- skills in capacity building national staff or local partners.
- flexible and available for field missions
- fluent in English and have a high level of French (both orally and in writing) - (please note that English is the working language within the BANEREI team) - Spanish or Arabic is a plus
Description
"Outraged by the injustice experienced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, where all differences enrich us and where everyone can live upright."
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
The network of 8 national associations (Germany, Belgium, Canada, the United States, France, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and Switzerland) works constantly to mobilize resources, to co-manage projects and to spread the principles and actions of the organization.
HI is committed to an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.
CONTEXT:
As global WASH specialist, you are a member of the Basic Needs, Economic Recovery & Economic Inclusion Unit (BANEREI), part of the Social & Inclusion Division.
The BANEREI Unit, currently composed by 7 people: (1 Emergency Basic Needs Specialist (covering the sectors of WASH, Shelter and Food assistance), 1 Emergency Cash & Economic recovery Specialist, 1 Food Security Specialist, 1 WASH Specialist, 1 Economic Inclusion Specialist and 1 Economic Inclusion Business and Policy Officer, and a Manager. The BANEREI unit encompasses initiatives in emergency, recovery and development settings with around 74 projects in more than 35 countries that range from WASH, NFI distribution, food assistance (delivered through in kind or cash), to economic recovery and resilience wage to self-employment, graduation projects,.
You closely collaborate with the other emergency specialists and the Emergency Division, especially with the Roving Emergency WASH, Food, Shelter Manager, part of the emergency roving pool.
This is a fixed term position in order to support the significant increase of WASH projects in the field, with possibility of renewal according to needs and funding opportunities.
OBJECTIVES:
Under the responsibility of the BANEREI Manager, and in close collaboration with the Emergency Division, you provide strategic technical guidance at the HI global level, develop standards and provide technical guidance to field programs as well as guarantee optimal quality and impact of projects. You expand HI’s profile and impact through the participation in relevant WASH sector networks, key stakeholders and donors and the development of new business development opportunities. You contribute within the Social and Inclusion Division to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion and foster synergies with technical units and operational divisions within HI.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your main areas of focus are:
1. Technical Expertise:
- Develop/Update technical guidance and standards for WASH interventions in HI
- Provide strategic and technical support to the country teams
- Develop systems and processes to promote technical quality and to ensure the relevance of HI’s WASH activities
- Contribute to the building of technical knowledge through the management of the HI WASH Toolbox, the development of lessons learned and the technical learning from projects and ensure internal dissemination.
- Contribute to the development of WASH human resources in HI through contributing to the recruitment of key WASH positions, supporting their capacity development and the design or review of pedagogical materials on specific WASH topics.
2. Influence:
- Contribute to building the reputation and influence of HI’s experience in WASH, including inclusive WASH.
- Represent HI in relevant sector WASH networks
- Identify potential donors, networks, partners, NGOs, influential groups aligned with the HI WASH strategy
- Provide Inclusive technical support to WASH actors for fostering inclusive practices
- Coordinate and support the development of internal and external technical communications
3. Business development:
- Contribute to the development of major opportunities or new projects that include WASH activities.
- Contribute to the conception of major projects for responding to the WASH needs of populations affected by a crisis with particular attention to vulnerable people and people with disabilities
- Identify and develop global partnerships and/or major consortium with NGOs, multilateral institutions and the private sector on technical priorities or on important thematic issues related to WASH
4. Contribution to the Emergency Division working plan (participate actively in the projects led by the Emergency Division)
5. Contribute to the implementation of the BANEREI technical strategy and promote internal synergies
- Contribute actively to the strategic and programmatic development of the BANEREI unit within the Social & Inclusion Division.
- Participate actively to the internal HI working groups having interest in WASH and provide WASH expertise to these working groups.
CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Type of contract : Fixed Term Contract of 18 months (subjected to fundings) – staring 1rst of March 2022
- Additional benefits: luncheon vouchers and health insurance
- 5 weeks of annual leave
APPLY:
Only by the following link:
http://www.jobs.net/j/JBcVZRpP?idpartenaire=142&jobdetails=true
For further information about the association: www.hi.org
Only successful candidates will be contacted.