Shelter, WASH & Site Management Support Coordinator

DRC Sudan

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Madani, White Nile and Port Sudan. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

About the job

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Shelter/WASH & Site Management Support Coordinator is responsible for the business development of DRC Sudan’s CCCM, Shelter, and WASH activities, providing technical support and strategic guidance for these key sectors in the DRC Sudan portfolio. This role involves working in cooperation with all DRC teams, receiving support, and collaborating with local authorities and communities.

Responsibilities:

This role requires the post holder to coordinate closely with relevant Area Managers/Area Program Managers and technical teams on the ground to ensure that projects are implemented in time and with high quality. While not line managing the teams on the ground, the post holder is expected to take ownership for program progress for all work in close coordination with Area Managers and/or Area Program Managers, including supporting program teams in work planning, methodologies, writing proposals and the development of technical documents (e.g. BoQs, tools, SoPs). To achieve the overall and specific position’s objectives, the job holder’s tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Management and Programme Quality

• In collaboration with the Head of Programmes and the relevant Area Managers, develop and standardize core competencies and staff performance evaluation plans.
• Lead Emergency Response staff to identify gaps and needs in CCCM service provision in DRC-supported sites in Sudan and develop proactive tools, solutions, and strategies in agreement with the responsible Sudanese authorities.
• Identify, design, and conduct capacity building and training initiatives for staff in core CCCM/shelter/WASH competencies. (SMS tools, Sphere Standards, Flood response Cholera response, Infrastructure design…)
• Work closely with sector-specific technical advisors to ensure integration between CCCM/Shelter & WASH and other sectors, especially protection, Economic Recovery and Emergency response.
• Contribute to the development of technical CCCM/Shelter & WASH components of proposals, donor reports, site reports, advocacy and policy notes, and other SMS reports as required.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure that all projects and associated activities are designed in accordance with high-level technical strategic vision, implementation plans, and donor requirements.
• In collaboration with MEAL teams, ensure that the design of monitoring plans for the implementation of projects complies with DRC and sector quality standards.
• Ensure effective accountability mechanisms are in place while providing guidance to the field teams.

Finance and Administration:

• Ensure familiarity with DRC’s Operational Handbook.
• Development of CCCM/Shelter & WASH components for new project budgets and proposals.

Human Resources and Personnel Management:

• Advise on programme-level sector related recruitment processes and ensure that relevant staffing structures are in place.
• Ensure HR policies are followed, including completion of regular Performance Management Meetings, in collaboration with operational line managers.
• Promote professional development by identifying training and capacity building opportunities and ensure staff are well-versed in core technical concepts, DRC’s code of conduct, accountability, respectful dialogue with the population, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Assist the hiring manager in recruitment processes including the development of the written tests, and support in interviews.

Logistics and Procurement:

• Support the APM and AMs to ensure procurements related to site improvements, WASH infrastructures and materials, and shelter material/NFIs in a timely manner.
• Provide technical guidance to the relevant teams in development of BoQs, and plans.
• Collaborate with field staff and the Procurement-logistics unit to develop a comprehensive procurement planning, and follow-up procurement processed with the Supply Chain Manager.

Representation and coordination:

• Lead the development of positive relationships with beneficiaries, local communities, local authorities, humanitarian partners, service providers, etc., in order to maintain trust in DRC’s professional standard and quality of work among all stakeholders.
• Represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings including CCCM and WASH sector meetings on national level and sub national level where required.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Experience and technical competencies:

• A University level degree in relevant subject or relevant technical qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities and projects according to internal and national guidelines, agreements, and international standards
• Proven experience working in complex emergency contexts, including provision of technical advice to field teams and programme development with a particular focus on CCCM/Shelter & WASH programmes.
• Experience with preparing BoQs and technical design for new construction, ensuring feasibility and technical accuracy.
• Proven ability to live and work in an unstable, insecure environment.

Languages:

• English
• Arabic is desirable

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for International staff or under terms of employment for National Staff in Sudan. This position is graded at NM.G

Duty station: Gadaref

Start date: As soon as possible

Reports to: Head of Programme