Coordinator - Sub-National WASH Cluster

DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

Position Description:

On behalf of Afghanistan National WASH Cluster, and in support of the regional governmental authority, the purpose of this post is to provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by partners in the Sub-national WASH Cluster-also referred to as Regional WASH cluster.

Responsibilities:

• The post holder has joint responsibility with the Cluster Lead Agency (UNICEF) and in collaboration with the Country Co-Coordination agency (DACAAR), and all cluster partners at the national and sub-national level for the efficient management and functioning of the Subnational WASH Cluster encompassing the following:
• Contribute to all cluster core functions in close collaboration with the national WASH Cluster via weekly updates to be sent to the national coordination team (Coordinator, CoCoordinator and Information Manager (IM)).
• Review and approve within 48hrs the WASH Cluster Core Pipeline Request (CRP) for supplies and share information on availability and use of WASH core pipeline supplies including WASH supplies management procedures.
• Participate and facilitate joint needs assessments and monitoring missions to prioritize needs in the region, as required or requested, and monitor AHF WASH projects in coordination with OCHA regional focal points.
• Respond to the WASH Cluster participants' needs for information, provide information including requirements to become WASH cluster member to new partners expressing interest to join WASH cluster membership, for AHF eligibility; confirm to national cluster partner's WASH capacity, and provide briefings to new partner(s) promoting understanding of cluster approach.
• Maintain and facilitate monthly reporting to WASH Cluster IM from Cluster participants through ReportHub platform and cluster partners presence and response capacities reporting.
• Work with the WASH Cluster IM to produce Regional and/or Provincial Info Material (Snapshots, Dashboards, Maps etc.). as well as support the WASH Cluster IM on information database that consolidate, analyze and report/disseminate information critical to decision making.
• Facilitate regular sub-national coordination meetings (at least once per month or adhoc and potentially down to the provincial level) to share information, forge common strategic positions and directions with partners based on evolving humanitarian landscape ensuring flow of information at National level
• Facilitate implementation of WASH Cluster standards and guidelines, including alignment with policies from Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD/PRRDs) and other WASH-related counterparts.
• Support and promote gender and protection cross cutting issues including promotion of the use of WASH GBV checklist, AAP perception indicators, disability inclusion checklist etc., fostering linkages with relevant clusters and working groups.
• Support national WASH Cluster by ensuring partners participate and contribute towards annual WASH cluster performance monitoring through Cluster Coordination and Performance Monitoring (CCPM).
• In AWD/Cholera emergency situation: support the establishment of a multi-sectorial taskforce to coordinate response and operationalize response plan, follow up and erasure timely sharing of information including line listing, hot spots, surveillance and epidemiological reports among others.
• Follow up at regional and provincial level on complaints or feedback as received from AWAAZ.
• Manage flow of information and dissemination of the same in an appropriate way in consultation with IM, including directing partners to take advantage of and make appropriate use of information available in the Afghanistan WASH Cluster website.
• Work with the OCHA regional focal point persons and inter-cluster group(s) to develop appropriate supportive strategies.
• The holder of this position must strictly follows the organization existing security policies, procedures and daily instructions of the safety personnel.
• Any other tasks given by the supervisor.

Education: Bachelor of Civil Engineering, master’s degree is preferred

Experience: The candidate must have minimum of 5 years of proven experience in WASH projects and 2 years in a humanitarian context, cluster experience is preferred

Other qualifications and advantages:  

• Strong co-ordination skills are required
• Ability in team working, project Management and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Having skills of Strong reporting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Establish and maintain professional relationship with stakeholders and partners
• Ability to work in challenging environment

Languages:  Dari /Pashto and English (strong written and oral skills ae required)

Employment benefits:

• Good training opportunities to enhance employees’ skills.
• Severance pay: one-month salary per year of service.
• 36 days of paid annual leave per year.
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• Eid bonus on both Eids (after the completion of three months’ service).
• 45 days of paid Hajj leave (after the completion of one-year service).
• 90 days of paid maternity leave for female employees (after the completion of three months’ service).
• 6 days of paid paternity leave for male employees (after the completion of three months’ service).
• Public holidays (According to the approved public holiday’s list).
• Food allowance AFN (3500) /month.

Procedure for submission of applications:                                                                                      

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR UPDATED Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org  or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

Important Note:

• Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
• UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:

DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.

We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.

The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.

DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org