JOB DESCRIPTION

The WASH Project Coordinator will work together with and advise the Multiple Core Competency Project Manager (MCC PM). Area Manager, WASH Specialist on various technical issues regarding the general performance of the Water supply, (Quantity and Quality), Sanitation and Hygiene promotion interventions. The WASH Project Coordinator will prepare technical and project reports (narrative and financial) at intervals that will be specified by Multi CC Project Manager.

The WASH Project Coordinator takes lead in introducing/applying innovative WASH solutions, adopting approaches to doing WASH that will lead to sustainability in provision of WASH services in the camp and host community and in creating linkages with county government, development actors, private enterprises, health partners, water service providers and local authorities in providing innovative and sustainable solution to WASH needs and challenges in the area of operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and management of NRC WASH projects in Turkana implemented through an integrated approach within NRC or in partnership with other actors.
• Lead and coordinate NRC WASH interventions in Turkana implemented through partnerships with local organizations, refugee-led organizations (RLOs), private sector, social enterprises, county government and NGOs. 
• Do a mapping of WASH actors in Turkana and identify WASH actors for potential partnerships in ways that are complementary and add value to the work of NRC and that of the partner.
• Through and with our partner organizations, regularly undertake an analysis of WASH needs/gaps in the area of operation and translate these to a response analysis.
• coordination with the WASH Specialist and partner organization develope concept notes based on evidence for fundraising purposes.
• Promote sustainable approaches to WASH challenges through MBAs, private sector/social enterprises and linkages with county government.
• Foster innovation in WASH by adopting new technology or creating links/relationship with private sectors or social enterprises engaged in WASH services.
• In coordination with support functions (finance, logistics/procurement, grants, compliance, HR) within NRC undertake partners’ capacity assessment to determine area of strength we can leverage on and areas for improvement we can work with each partner to deliver projects that relevant, of quality, safe and cost-efficient. 
• Create linkages with private sectors, social enterprises, county government, development agencies, local CBOs for the provision of innovative, efficient, affordable and sustainable WASH services in Turkana West.
• Play a key role in developing concept notes, proposals and report writing.
• Responsible for monitoring project budgets to ensure spending is in line with workplans, donor instalments plan and allocated budget.
• Represent NRC at relevant Kakuma Area WASH working groups and other coordination meetings.
• Develop any required rapid response and contingency plans related to WASH.
• Liaison with WASH Specialist on technical issues related to the WASH project in Kakuma
• Coordinate and network with UNHCR WASH sector, Linkages with other WASH partners within the camp, participate in WASH/HEALTH coordination meeting and update the MCC PM accordingly
• Accomplish any other reasonable tasks as assigned by your line manager or other senior staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of experience in managing large scale WASH intervention in humanitarian and/or development contexts.
• Experience in managing transition from emergency to long-term sustainable WASH interventions
• Bachelor’s degree in water, Public Health or any other relevant discipline
• Keen interest in building capacity and empowering local groups and in innovative and sustainable ways of working.
• Results oriented Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge about own manager skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

• Skills and training in hydrology, ground water development, pipeline design, emergency water supply and participatory sanitation and hygiene promotion approaches, sanitation infrastructure innovative approaches.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Keen interest in working through partnerships
• Works well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to resolve individual and group conflicts
• High level of computer literacy
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Emergency Response Manager (ERM) will oversee the overall Kenya country emergency response programme, which is particularly focused on the ongoing drought. The ERM will contribute to coordination, quality response, management, and reporting of activities under NRC’s emergency programmes. The ERM will support and provide technical supervision of emergency response through both partnerships and mainstreamed into current programme teams in the field to respond to the current deteriorating drought-affected areas in Kenya. This will include pre-planning, assessment, coordination, leadership and overseeing emergency responses, in collaboration with Area Managers, local partners, Head of Programme, and relevant programme and support departments, including safety and security

The Emergency Response Manager will also act as the focal point for cash and market-based responses, primarily supporting with representation, providing technical backstop, facilitating harmonisation of approaches and methodologies across programmes.

General Responsibilities

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures;
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures and SOPs/guidelines;
• Overall oversight, strategic development, and operational management of emergency response interventions across the Country Office;
• Ensuring that emergency responses are delivered in collaboration with and through local and national organisations;
• Development of robust emergency set-ups based on appropriate needs analysis with an integrated programme approach;
• Development of emergency response strategies and technical SOPs/guidelines;
• Development and management of funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports;
• Implementation of emergency response projects (including master support budget and coordinating input for donor proposals and reports, and resources deployment), in compliance with contractual commitments (i.e., quality, synergies, timeliness, use of resources);
• Main focal point for development of emergency preparedness planning (EPP) and Minimum preparedness actions within the country operation;
• Provide emergency specific input on CC strategies, Country Strategy, and Plan of Action.

Specific Responsibilities

Programme Development:

• Provide and collate regular data on context analysis, early warning/ risk monitoring, trigger indicators, and minimum preparedness actions;
• Ensure availability of up-to-date needs assessments to inform assessment and response design as well as implementation plan;
• Responsible for providing timely and methodical updates regarding needs and trends specific to the drought in Kenya
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate;
• Support the consolidation as well as the enhancement of cash-based interventions and market-based approaches and contribute to the institutionalization of cash-based interventions and market based programmes though capacity building and interdepartmental engagement
• Ensure safe programming principles are embedded in all drought and emergency responses

Emergency Preparedness Planning

• Responsible for an up-to-date emergency preparedness plan (EPP), reviewing of minimum preparedness actions on a regular basis in consultation with the Head of Programme, Area Managers, and relevant core competency staff;
• Responsible for the development, tracking, and monitoring the completion of minimum preparedness actions (MPA), operation capacity assessment and providing regular updates to CMG;
• Contribute to the development of operational and programmatic contingency plans that respond to different emergency scenarios identified in the EPP;

Programme Management:

• Overall responsibility for effective and efficient coordination of the emergency preparedness and response projects consistent with the project management cycle (including reporting to the desired quality and standard);
• Overall budget management for emergency projects/portfolio implemented and ensure appropriate burn-rates are maintained and that solutions to over/under expenditure are applied;
• Responsible for providing technical and implementation support and guidance to local partners, and developing capacity building plans as required;
• Responsible for providing timely and methodical updates regarding humanitarian needs and trends specific to conflict and drought context;
• Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and learning data is collected, analysed, included in NRC’s M&E and accountability systems;

Logistics, Finance, and Human Resource Management:

• Ensure appropriate Financial and Logistical NRC systems/ procedures are adhered to within the Emergency Response programming;

Coordination and Representation:

• Liaise and coordinate with UN and I/NGO partners, local authorities, local partners and beneficiaries in planning and response to emergencies, preparedness, and contextual understanding of areas of operations;
• Represent the RRM Consortium to external stakeholders - donors, government, coordination
• Conduct senior representation at county and sub-county level and promote strong working relationships with government counterparts;
• In line with NRC’s standards, ensure communication plans are implemented, stakeholders are informed on NRC’s activities, and the organisation is well accepted by communities.

Generic professional competencies:

• Degree in International relations, Political or Social Sciences, or any other relevant field
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in programme development, management, and fundraising in the humanitarian sector
• Knowledge and skills in cash-based programming and market analysis
• Emergency Response expertise
• Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
• Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience working with/ in consortium start-ups and/or management;
• Experience working in Emergency responses
• Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and programme development;
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently on own initiative.
• Ability to use Logical Framework Approach as a tool in project/program design and follow-up