WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Officer - Response & Recovery Officer

Purpose Statement

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Response and Recovery Officer will coordinate and supervise the implementation of the WASH programs in the field for the emergency. The aim is to provide safe water, adequate sanitation facilities and services, and to improve hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices for those affected by the disaster/ emergency. He/She will be a strong team leader, able to develop and mentor team members and work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common objectives. He/ She must be familiar with geography and logistics. Provide technical direction to project staff and partners in the key areas of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), according to the projects activities, and provide recommendation for improvements in accordance to the standards of the Philippine Red Cross.

• PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

Effectively supervise and monitor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities (both hardware and software) during outbreaks and insurgencies.

• Assists field teams in developing effective implementation plans and alternative project delivery methods to meet very tight schedules;

Ensure that all field teams facilitate the selection of beneficiaries in a participatory and inclusive manner but this must also take into consideration the beneficiary criteria for selection set by the National Headquarters;

• Facilitate arrangement and coordination for outbreaks and insurgencies and special events as required by the National Headquarters;

Lead in planning meetings and workshops when required during outbreaks and insurgencies emergencies

• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the activities to determine more areas for improvement and document best practices

Facilitates requirements and make recommendations for planned activities;

• Ensure thematic issues on Gender equality, disability, child protection and climate change are mainstreamed in WASH work;

Supervise, support, and monitor field staff in their implementation of the work plan and quality of technical activities in the target areas (community and schools). The implementation of these activities should be in accordance to the PRC strategic direction as well as the SPHERE Standards and policies set forth by the National Government;

• Ensure that WASH emergency guidelines, management directives related to the sector and other pertinent mandates are communicated to all field teams;

Ensure that all field staff have equal opportunities in accessing training and workshops (online/face-to-face).

• Potential participants to these trainings will be recommended to the Manager accordingly;

Lead in the strengthening of the WASH response during typhoon and volcano eruption emergencies capacity through the implementation of new strategies/technologies

• Lead in mobilizing and deployment for response operations (outbreaks and insurgencies emergency/recovery) as needed

Ensure that field teams (WASH CSs/Focal Persons) of WASH hubs in their AOR conduct periodic inventory of the equipment in their vicinity. Such activities should be documented and coordinated with the WASH officer for emergencies. Should any equipment be lent to other organizations, proper documentation should be done.

• MONITORING AND REPORTING

Development/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes;

• Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required;

Ensure the PRC and donor reports (outbreaks and insurgencies) as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements are produced in quality;

• Participate in various evaluation activities or workshops.

• REPRESENTATION AND COORDINATION

Maintains effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, representing PR positions as required;

• Represents PRC together with the Manager to meetings with stakeholders (Government and Non-government agencies) to be abreast of the latest updates on who is working where, what when in order to avoid duplication especially to WASH Cluster

Participate in the technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies and all other intergovernmental institutions

• ASSETS MANAGEMENT AND WAREHOUSING

Management of the Water Treatment Unit, Water Tankers in assigned region

• Regular inventory of WASH equipment and accessories in

Mindanao region WASH hubs.

• Ensure conduction of the preventive maintenance and renewal/insurance of water tankers in assigned region

Monitor the preparedness and readiness of the WASH essential items such as Hygiene kits, cleaning kits, jerry cans

• QUALIFICATIONS:

With Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences,

• With at least 3 yrs experience in emergency response

Preferably with financial management experience

• Willing to work onsite in Mandaluyong City and on field if needed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mandaluyong City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

* Bachelor's (Required)