WASH Specialist 12-577

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International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
In anticipation of an upcoming USAID-funded Food For Peace/Title II Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) (formerly Multi-Year Assistance Program, or MYAP) for Zimbabwe, International Medical Corps is seeking qualified applicants with experience working with Food For Peace/Title II projects.

JOB SUMMARY
The WASH specialist will work in conjunction with the overall strategic objective lead to help design, implement, coordinate and manage WASH interventions as well as the training of local staff and stakeholders in WASH related topics that complement the overall objective of the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment
• Provide water, sanitation and hygiene sectoral leadership and expertise in relevant needs assessments and analysis
• Represent International Medical Corps to stakeholders and Governmental and non-Governmental agencies
• Assess in-country resources and capacities for WASH activities

Implementation
• Plan and manage WASH programme in a phased and prioritised manner with full consultation and co-ordination with International Medical Corps’ staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision- making around WASH issues.
• Organize with the logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all activities.
• Design and develop appropriate supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.

Information and Co-ordination
• Provide regular updates to supervisor and team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing.
• Represent International Medical Corps to governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor