Turkey: WASH Coordinator - Turkey

Organization: Relief International
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 25 Dec 2014

Position Title: WASH Coordinator – Turkey

Location: Gaziantep, Turkey

Duration: Four months

Reports to: Country Director- Turkey

Position Summary:

The WASH Coordinator is responsible for overall program technical advising supervision, administration and oversight of RI’s Syria Response WASH projects based in Turkey.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

• Provide quality control of WASH interventions.
• Build the capacity of RI and RI’s partner(s) staff in WASH implementation.
• Oversee and ensure quality implementation of teaming partner and other actors involved in the program, including needs assessment and technical handling of water treatment plants through a remote management modus operandi.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluating and documenting progress of program implementation against indicators are being followed.
• Advise Country Director regarding activity progress and make recommendations for course correction if necessary.
• Provide overall guidance and direction focusing on program team to achieve agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives.
• Maintain effective communication with donors and other organizations operating in Turkey, for coordination and partnership opportunities.
• Participate in NGO sector coordination groups and identify areas for coordination and collaboration.
• Identify new program opportunities through rapid assessments and proposal development inputs and writing as indicated.
• Deliver consultancy report at end of assignment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS &REQUIREMENTS:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or Bachelor’s degree with commensurate work experience.
• Minimum of two years professional experience in lead management implementing emergency response programs in a conflict setting.
• Minimum of five years professional experience in the WASH sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required.
• English is required, with strong writing ability; Arabic is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently.
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&ri...