All NRC employees are expected to work according to the core values of the organization: dedication, innovation, inclusion, and responsibility. These attitudes and beliefs will guide our actions and relationships. ¿What are we looking for?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is looking for a dedicated, resilient and dynamic professional to take on the role of Co-coordinator of the ASH cluster (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) for Venezuela. NRC has been chosen by members as the co-coordinating agency of the Venezuela ASH cluster. Coordination and co-coordination should work closely together to ensure effective coordination between Cluster members, government agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other relevant actors in order to ensure the key functions of the Cluster (6 + 1) established in the reference module for the coordination of the Cluster at the national level
¿What will be your responsibilities?
- Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings of the Cluster and update on the status of the ASH response in Venezuela together with the coordinator.
- Collaborate with the coordinator in the preparation and participation of inter-Cluster meetings and / or represent the Cluster in the absence of the coordinator
- Collect, analyze and share information on ASH needs and on the ASH situation in Venezuela.
- In conjunction with the coordinator, facilitate communication between the members of the Cluster and ensure that the information flows effectively.
- Promote the participation of partners in technical working groups (GTT), contribute to their training, collaborate with them and socialize the products obtained to ensure that ASH activities are consistent and aligned with best practices, validating that humanitarian standards are adapted to the context of Venezuela and that national regulations are complied with.
- Support the coordination of ASH projects in the field, ensuring that international standards and guidelines are met, and that activities are aligned with the ASH strategic plan and identified needs.
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Education and experience requirements
- Professional in Architecture, Civil Engineering or other related to the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
- Verbal and written fluency in the English language.
- Minimum 3 years in ASH project management in humanitarian contexts.
- Management of generic humanitarian guides and manuals and ASH such as Sphere Manual, Wash Fit, 3-star Manual, compendium of technologies and sanitation systems, etc.
- Mastery in the management of office tools relevant to the management of ASH competence.
- Proven history of training / capacity building of individuals and teams, including partner organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex humanitarian and recovery contexts at the local and national levels, monitor changes and translate them into appropriate strategic planning.
- Good evaluation, analysis, monitoring and evaluation and planning skills, as well as project management to enable program execution.
¿What we offer?
- Type of contract: 12-month national or international labor contract, with the possibility of renewal according to budget and performance
- Compensation / Benefits: According to the NRC salary scales, its terms and conditions, this position is Grade 9.
- Location: Caracas with 30% travel and travel
- NRC is an employer that provides equal opportunities for all. We are committed to enacting equality between our candidates regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, or physical ability.
- We think outside the box, value your ideas, and give high levels of responsibility to all workers. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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Important information about the application process
- Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labeled “ I am an employee ” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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NRC started its operations in Colombia in 1991 to assist populations affected by the Colombian conflict and its resulting displacement. Since 2017, NRC has also been responding to the increasing influx of people coming into Colombia from neighboring Venezuela.
Venezuela’s protracted economic, social, and political crisis has led to millions of people fleeing the country, many others being internally displaced: at least 7.6 million people are in need humanitarian assistance or protection. NRC is present in Venezuela since 2005 and works on Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) and Protection from Violence (PfV) in Zulia, Tachira, Apure and Bolivar states.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity
Please note fluency in both Spanish and English is required for this position. Candidates who do not command either of the languages will not be able to be considered.
ABOUT US
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
