WaSH Coordinator

Oxfam in Nepal

Oxfam has been working in Nepal since the early 1980s undertaking various development initiatives addressing the poverty and injustice faced by women and other socially and economically excluded groups. The level of Oxfam's engagement increased substantially after restoration of democracy in 1990 as it became easier for civil society to work in the new political environment. Over the years, Oxfam has worked in partnership with local civil society organisations and the government to promote rural livelihoods, and vulnerable communities' resilience to climatic shocks and disasters. It has also significantly contributed to empowering community people, especially women, to; negotiate with people in power, influence decision making processes, claim rights and essential services to which they are entitled, demand accountability on the part of duty bearers and engage larger masses in advocacy efforts. Oxfam also worked closely with UNHCR in providing assistance to Bhutanese refugees during the 1990s. Oxfam and its long term programme partners believe that the underlying structural causes and drivers of poverty must be addressed if improvements in peoples's lives are to be broad and lasting. Poverty is not one-dimensional; nor is it purely local in its causes and solutions. Therefore, Oxfam's work addresses not only material and technical change, but also the related economic, social, institutional and policy changes which are necessary to end poverty and achieve development and wellbeing. The Oxfam Nepal Vision is: The people of Nepal are empowered and work together to attain a life of dignity with justice and equal rights for all. The Overall Nepal Programme Goal is: to improve the well being of vulnerable people through strengthening their participation in development and governance processes and reducing poverty and suffering.

Details / requirements:

WaSH Coordinator – One year fixed term contract based in Kathmandu

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate national WaSH programme and provide technical guidance to the WaSH team Leads at district level in the implementation of appropriate and quality WaSH programme activities targeting the earthquake affected districts where Oxfam is operational.

THE ROLE:

  • To assess, plan, implement and monitor the most appropriate form water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion, with guidance from the Humanitarian Director and in consultation with the District Programme manager and WaSH  Team Leaders.
  • To coordinate and oversee the national WaSH response being implemented by Oxfam teams or through partners covering both the hard ware (PHE) and the software (PHP) aspects as WaSH Coordinator.
  • To ensure that all WaSH activities are in line with the national priorities, cluster considerations, Oxfam commitments and are based on consultation with displaced families, coordination committees, host populations and other local government and non-government agencies.
  • To ensure that all programmes are implemented with a Do No Harm approach and have mainstreamed safe programming in strong coordination with Gender/Protection teams from programme design to implementation and monitoring
  • Ensure that WASH work aims to meet Minimum Standards and adheres to Oxfam’s emergency guidelines and protocols including Minimum Standards in WaSH and Core Humanitarian Standards

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Suitable (post-graduate level) qualification in any discipline related to WaSH - public health, Civil / water resources / environmental sanitation engineering, health education management. Experience could substitute for a formal application, but not vice versa. Minimum 6 years of senior management level experience in similar positions is required. 

Applications for the above positions can be sent by 6 September 2015 via mail to recruitment_nepal@oxfam.org.uk or G.P.O. Box 2500. Please kindly mention your preferred location in the application letter. Due to emergency response the recruitment for this position will resume as we receive applications and potential candidates might be contacted before the closing date.

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 6+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 21 Aug, 2015
Apply Before 06 Sep, 2015
City Kathmandu