Regional WASH Advisor at Action Against Hunger International

Requirements

KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Oversee technical program quality in WASH interventions in selected countries.
• Inform global learning, capitalization and uptake of Action Against Hunger USA WASH programming and experiences.
• Offer technical support in WASH through identification, selection and orientation of technical field staff.
• Represents Action Against Hunger-USA in WASH sector external coordination, representation and communication at regional level.

DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?

You’re an experienced humanitarian professional

• You have a Bachelor degree (Master’s Degree or higher preferred) in Water, Sanitation, Hygiene or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 4 years’ previous work in WASH programs with an international humanitarian organization, including at least 2 years of assignments in 2 countries besides the country of origin.
• You possess strong organizational skills and are able to pay attention to writing and reviewing detailed proposals and reports, as well as preparing and editing technical guidelines and training materials.
• You have experience working in humanitarian contexts, emergency and post-crisis, and familiarity with all steps of the Project Cycle Management.
• You have excellent knowledge of technical fields related to WASH.
• You have genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.

You are very efficient leading processes

• You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.
• You are passionate about finding creative solutions & innovative approaches to long-standing & critical problems.
• You are excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload, diverse tasks and responsibilities, and also work calmly under pressure.
• You are self disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
• You have experience working with diverse international teams and ability to communicate well in English, both written and verbal.