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 to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is anticipating an OFDA funded emergency response project to cover selected districts in Matabeleland South province. The project focus is on addressing emergency nutrition & WASH needs while building the resilience of vulnerable households.
International Medical Corps is anticipating an OFDA funded emergency response project to cover selected districts in Matabeleland South province. The project focus is on addressing emergency nutrition & WASH needs while building the resilience of vulnerable households.
International Medical Corps is therefore seeking qualified candidates for this project. The positions are contingent upon funding being received from the donor. The incumbents will be based in any of the targeted areas of operation and will be working closely with relevant ministries in Matabeleland South.
JOB SUMMARY
The WASH Coordinator will work in conjunction with the overall strategic objective lead to help design, implement, coordinate and manage WASH interventions.
The WASH Coordinator will work in conjunction with the overall strategic objective lead to help design, implement, coordinate and manage WASH interventions.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide WASH expertise in relevant needs assessments and analysis.
• Plan and manage WASH emergency program in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and coordination with International Medical Corps staff and other agencies both government and non-governmental.
• Participate in different WASH meetings and ensure good coordination with WASH partners
• Have a good understanding and appreciation of WASH – nutrition integration
• Organize with logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all activities.
• Design and develop appropriate supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.
• Provide regular updates to the supervisor, team and stakeholders on progress, priorities and constraints.
• Provide WASH expertise in relevant needs assessments and analysis.
• Plan and manage WASH emergency program in a phased and prioritized manner with full consultation and coordination with International Medical Corps staff and other agencies both government and non-governmental.
• Participate in different WASH meetings and ensure good coordination with WASH partners
• Have a good understanding and appreciation of WASH – nutrition integration
• Organize with logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all activities.
• Design and develop appropriate supervisory, monitoring and evaluation systems for WASH interventions.
• Provide regular updates to the supervisor, team and stakeholders on progress, priorities and constraints.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or Engineering with specialization in water and sanitation systems.
• Extensive experience in working on both community water and sanitation as well as hygiene promotion.
• Managing multi-sectoral teams with attention to diversity of skills and cultural backgrounds.
• Proven experience in project management, including financial management, human resources, project writing and reporting.
• Ability to travel and work in rural conditions as required.
• Previous demonstrated experience in working with MoHCC, DDF, Public Works or other technical government bodies will be an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills
• Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or Engineering with specialization in water and sanitation systems.
• Extensive experience in working on both community water and sanitation as well as hygiene promotion.
• Managing multi-sectoral teams with attention to diversity of skills and cultural backgrounds.
• Proven experience in project management, including financial management, human resources, project writing and reporting.
• Ability to travel and work in rural conditions as required.
• Previous demonstrated experience in working with MoHCC, DDF, Public Works or other technical government bodies will be an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae no later than the 15th July 2016. Please ensure that the job title is in the subject line of the email and submit your application to the following email address:
recruitmentzimbabwe@internationalmedicalcorps.org
Proficiency in Ndebele is a requirement for the posts.
Proficiency in Ndebele is a requirement for the posts.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
