WASH and Rehabilitation Coordinator (National & Expat)

Job Posting Organization:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a global humanitarian organization that aims to end world hunger. Established in 1979, ACF operates in over 50 countries, employing thousands of staff dedicated to providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations. The organization focuses on nutrition, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and health interventions, working collaboratively with local communities and governments to create sustainable solutions to hunger and malnutrition. ACF is committed to upholding humanitarian principles and ensuring that its interventions are effective, inclusive, and respectful of the dignity of those it serves.

Job Overview:
The WASH and Rehabilitation Coordinator plays a crucial role in leading and overseeing WASH and rehabilitation programs across Syria. This position requires strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure high-quality, integrated humanitarian interventions. The Coordinator will be responsible for design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design, implementation, capacity building, and quality assurance, while fostering collaboration with various stakeholders, including internal teams, donors, authorities, and sector partners. The role aims to enhance program impact, innovation, and sustainability to effectively address the needs of vulnerable communities. The Coordinator will also be involved in developing multi-sectorial programming and ensuring that WASH interventions are aligned with other sectors such as Health and Nutrition, Food Security, and Livelihoods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for WASH program design and implementation, ensuring quality and compliance with humanitarian standards.
• Lead the technical oversight of rehabilitation works across Syria, monitoring implementation and ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with other technical sectors to understand community needs and power dynamics, focusing on vulnerable groups.
• Design and draft technically sound WASH project proposals, coaching team members on needs assessments and project design.
• Work with the MEAL team to enhance accountability and adapt programs based on feedback and lessons learned.
• Participate in recruitment and capacity building of WASH staff, identifying training needs and developing learning opportunities.
• Lead reporting efforts, ensuring accuracy in internal and external reports, and document lessons learned for programmatic improvements.
• Develop guidelines and tools to uphold quality standards in WASH programming, ensuring adherence to ACF and international standards.
• Coordinate with support departments for procurement and budget planning related to WASH activities. 1
• Represent ACF in WASH cluster meetings and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, advocating for sound technical solutions to WASH challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with solid project cycle management knowledge.
• Proven experience in proposal writing and strategic planning, with technical knowledge in WASH interventions across emergency and recovery contexts.
• Strong reporting skills and knowledge of the Middle East, particularly the Syrian context.
• Experience working with local/national partners and Ministries, particularly in implementing WASH emergency interventions and capacity building.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field such as Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering is required. A Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and understanding of the complexities involved in WASH and rehabilitation programming.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in WASH programming, particularly in emergency response and early recovery contexts. Experience in project cycle management, proposal writing, and strategic planning is essential. Familiarity with the Middle Eastern context, especially Syria, is highly desirable, along with experience in capacity building for local partners and stakeholders.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both spoken and written, as it is the working language of the organization. Proficiency in Arabic is preferred, which will facilitate communication with local partners and communities.

Additional Notes:
The position is for a contract duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance. The salary and benefits will be in accordance with Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms. The duty station is in Damascus, Syria, and candidates may be considered for other suitable positions within the organization. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The organization emphasizes non-discrimination and diversity in its recruitment process and is committed to safeguarding vulnerable populations. All staff and volunteers are expected to adhere to the organization's code of conduct and related policies.