About Solidarités International:

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty-five countries, SI's teams – more than 2400 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting culture.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

MISSION

Goal/Purpose:

The WASH Coordinator Assistant for Gender Inclusion will support the integration of gender inclusion strategies across WASH programs, ensuring the specific needs of women beneficiaries are addressed in all aspects of the program. The position focuses on enhancing women's participation in traditionally male-dominated technical areas, not limited to hygiene promotion, and ensuring gender-sensitive program design, implementation, and evaluation.

In addition, the Assistant will contribute to broader gender inclusion efforts within the WASH sector through strong coordination with clusters and other relevant actors. This role will also incorporate considerations related to safeguarding and gender-based violence (GBV) in the context of WASH programs, ensuring that no harm is caused and that the principles of dignity, safety, and inclusion are upheld.

Key Objectives:

• Ensure that women beneficiaries are effectively reached and empowered throughout the WASH program.
• Support the integration of protection principles and gender-sensitive programming within all WASH projects, including but not limited to hygiene promotion.
• Provide technical guidance on incorporating gender equality and inclusion into WASH interventions.
• Advocate internally to ensure that gender equality and protection principles are embedded across all program activities.
• Foster strong engagement with women in the field, particularly those who may not speak English, to ensure their voices and inputs are considered and integrated into WASH program activities.

JOB

List of main activities:

1. Women Inclusion in WASH Programs:

• Develop a deep understanding of women's needs and challenges in WASH, utilizing culturally appropriate assessment methods.
• Promote the integration of gender inclusion strategies into WASH proposals, ensuring all activities are designed to include a response on the specific needs of women.
• Collaborate with WASH program managers and technical teams to embed gender-sensitive approaches in program design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Advocate for the active inclusion of women in decision-making processes related to WASH activities, ensuring their needs and perspectives are incorporated.
• Ensure equal benefits for both men and women in WASH interventions, including in areas such as water access, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education.
• Contribute to develop strategies to adapt WASH programming in water-scarce areas, where women are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.

2. Gender Awareness and Capacity Building:

• Assist in conducting gender and inclusion assessments to identify barriers that limit women's participation and access to WASH services.
• Support the development and delivery of training sessions on gender sensitivity and inclusion for WASH staff, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Promote awareness of gender equality and women’s empowerment within the WASH team and among partners.
• Contribute to the creation of tools, guidelines, and checklists for gender-responsive WASH programming.
• In case of programming evolution, the job description could evolve to cover FSL oriented activities as well, but the primary focus remains WASH.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Support the integration of gender and inclusion indicators into all program activities and ensure that data collection and reporting processes reflect these priorities.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to track gender-related indicators and drive continuous improvement in gender-sensitive programming.
• Contribute to donors reports and propose recommendations with a focus on gender inclusion.

4. External Coordination:

• Coordinate with community-based organizations, local women’s groups, and other stakeholders to ensure the needs of female beneficiaries are well understood and addressed in WASH programming.
• Participate in coordination meetings with gender-focused groups and stakeholders to share best practices and ensure alignment with gender-sensitive interventions.
• Support the HP TWiG lead by SI on the gender aspects (HP / access to women / specific messages / ...) and improve integration of local partners (women-based NGO) in the HP TWiG to improve gender approach/strategy.

5. Safeguarding and protection mainstreaming Considerations:

• While not directly responsible for protection, collaborate with other staff to ensure WASH interventions do not inadvertently exacerbate gender-based violence risks or exclude vulnerable groups.
• Provide input into ensuring that WASH facilities and services are safe, accessible, and respectful for all genders.

Education & Experience Requirement:

Education: Bachelor's degree in social science, development studies or any other related field. Experience: At-least 2-3 years of experience in gender inclusion, gender mainstreaming, or WASH-related roles, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth understanding of gender equality principles and experience applying them in technical programming.

• Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Confidence in advocating for gender equality within male-dominated teams and settings.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to challenges in gender mainstreaming.

• Commitment to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women across all aspects of the WASH program.

• Ability to work with diverse communities including women, girls and marginalized groups.

• Ability to travel to field locations is a plus.

Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Dari and Pashto. Computer Skills: Strong command on Microsoft Office Package.

Dear Applicant,

Solidarites International never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. 

Please note that:

• SI is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.
• Only the HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.
• Only short-listed candidates whose application meets the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
• SI has the right to contact and verify each candidate's educational credentials and employment history described in his/her CV with the concerned organization. Any information received from your concerned organization will be dealt with due diligence and according to the SI Confidentiality Policy.
• Do not attach other documents like work certificates, educational and other documents at this stage. These will be requested if you are called for an interview.

To apply for this vacancy, please submit your CV and Cover Letter in single PDF or MS Word Format in the given email address (recruitment@solidarites-afghanistan.org) and also submit your application form by using the following link.

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