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What we are looking for

The WASH Specialist is a member of the Programme Unit (PU). The position-holder is the strategic and technical lead at country level. As such, they are responsible for taking a lead role in the strategic leadership, technical quality, advocacy and coordination, and fundraising for the WASH Core Competency. The position-holder will also be responsible for providing technical support and guidance to the WASH field teams.

What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the WASH Specialist position is to lead the strategic direction and strengthen the technical quality of NRC Sudan’s WASH programmes. The Specialist is responsible for providing technical support and guidance to the WASH Project Managers and WASH project teams delivering implementation at field level. The position holder will be expected to travel within Sudan to visit, monitor and support NRC WASH programmes.

Key objectives for this role include:

1. Develop WASH strategy, technical guidance and Macro LFAs that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities.
2. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
3. Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports
4. Identify trends, technical standards and donor priorities
5. Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within WASH, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Resource Management

1. Contribute to developing context analyses and outline strategic directions for an emergency focused WASH programme in Sudan
2. Initiate WASH emergency response, with a strong protection lens and ensuring maximum beneficiary engagement
3. Support the development and implementation of needs assessments to identify areas of interventions and foster an evidence-based response
4. Ensure the adoption of appropriate WASH designs and technologies, considering cost effectiveness, cultural awareness, and protection of the environment
5. Take the lead on quality project deliverables to ensure high technical outputs including but not limited to review of technical, safety assessments, participate in tender processes and review of eventual output.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description.

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum 4 years of experience within technical expertise area in a senior role in a humanitarian/recovery context;
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Expertise in WASH programming;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile;
• Humanitarian coordination experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English both written and verbal, Arabic language desirable

Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of Sudan and the conflict
• Experience of programming in the region;
• Experience of programme scale-up and scale-down;
• Preferred experience of leading inter-agency coordination and collaboration;
• Preferred experience of working in matrix management structure;
• Experience of collaborative working with remotely based colleagues.

What we offer

• Duty station: Port Sudan, Sudan
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
• Duration of Contract:  12 months fixed term contract, with possibility of extension depending on funding availability and performance.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• This position is open to all nationalities.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment  [email protected]with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC returned to Sudan in 2020, and currently operates in four area offices, although has temporarily suspended work in Khartoum and North Darfur. We are dedicated to helping people affected by war, protracted displacement and natural disasters by supporting their survival, protection and dignity.

We provide lifesaving multi-sectoral emergency responses prioritising cash assistance. We respond through education, protection, livelihoods and food security, access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter, and information, counselling, and legal assistance programmes, as well as site management support. We use technology to improve our programmes, work closely with local partners and grassroots networks, and advocate for those in need.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC