Hq Global Wash Specialist - Lyon, France - Handicap International Belgium

Description

DÉTAILS DE L'ANNONCE:


Organisation
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Handicap International Belgium

Lieu de l'emploi
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Lyon /
France

Type d'emploi
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Contrat à durée indéterminée

Type de contrat
:
Temps plein

Fonction
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Autre
Date de publication
:23/11/2023
Date limite
:14/12/2023

PROFIL:


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DESIRED PROFILE:

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• A bachelor or Master Degree in a WASH related field (public health, health education, engineering, environmental studies, or a related field) or an equivalent training and/or practice in a WASH related discipline._
• At least 5 years of experience in the implementation of WASH programs in emergency contexts, demonstrating knowledge of WASH key concepts, standards, approaches in emergency contexts and integrated approaches._
• Good knowledge of the design, implementation and evaluation of water and sanitation activities in emergencies and protracted crises. Knowledge or experience in marketbased approaches or human centred design is an advantage._
• Experience in implementing inclusive approaches, specifically integrating disability, gender and age in WASH activities or other related fields is a must._
• Excellent command of French and English is required, Spanish or Arabic is a plus (please note that English is the working language within the BANEREI team)_
• Experience in developing concept notes and proposals for a range of donors, experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of hygiene promotion activities including hygiene kit distribution, hygiene behaviour change, and menstrual hygiene management._

DESCRIPTION:


_Place__:
_**_ FRANCE - Lyon_


_Type of contract:
__CDI_


_Starting date:
__01/02/2024_

• Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights._
• Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide._
• At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities._
• Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview._

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CONTEXT:

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• As Global WASH Specialist, you are a member of the Basic Needs & Economic Inclusion Unit, part of the Social & Inclusion Division (S&I Division)._
• The S&I Division is composed of 20 persons, around 4

Technical Units:
Basic Needs & Economic Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Social Development, and Technical Assistance for Inclusion (ITA)._

• The Basic Needs & Economic Inclusion (BaNEREI)

Unit, currently composed by 7 people: 1 Global Shelter Specialist, 1 Global Emergency Cash & Economic Recovery Specialist, 1 Global Food Security Specialist, 1 Global WASH Specialist, 1 Global Economic Inclusion Specialist and 1 Policy Development Officer and 1 Manager.

This Technical Unit encompasses initiatives in emergency, recovery and development settings with around an average of 70 projects in more than 35 countries that range from WASH and NFI distribution, Food Assistance (delivered through in kind, voucher or cash), Self-Employment and Livelihoods, Wage Employment, Graduation model projects, Economic Recovery and Resilience.

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• As Global WASH Specialist, you will support the implementation of HI strategy for the WASH subsector, lead and provide technical and strategic support for the design and implementation of WASH projects in the countries of intervention, reinforce the WASH capacities of HQ and field staff and participate in and represent HI in global WASH networks._

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OBJECTIVES:

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• You will be under the responsibility of the BaNEREI Unit in support of the operational teams (headquarters and field), with a strong functional link with the other Specialists. As well, capitalizing on WASH transversal nature, you will act as Team Leader to ensure the coordination between the Basic Needs fields, provide internal coordination with the Emergency Unit based in Lyon and seek for synergies with other relevant sectors (Health, Education, Inclusive Humanitarian Action, etc.)._

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Technical Expertise:
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• Develop/update technical guidance and standards for WASH interventions in HI and specifically followup on the last two sectoral guidance: wash and accessibility & wash in schools' technical papers;
• Propose a review, in collaboration with shelter and accessibility of HI, WASH and construction/infrastructure strategies;
• Provide strategic and technical suppo