Vacancy – Environmental Health Coordinator: International Rescue Committee
Deadline: 30 August 2013
International Rescue Committee seeks to fill in an immediate position of Environmental Health Coordinator to be based in Harare with frequent travel to the field.
Scope
The Environmental Health (EH) Coordinator will be the focal point for Environmental Health programs in Zimbabwe providing technical oversight to the Environmental Health Team and developing and implementing an Environmental Health Sector Strategic Plan. The EH Coordinator will ensure the implementation of a quality environmental health program in accordance with accepted national and international standards. S/He will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with all partners, including the relevant Government of Zimbabwe authorities, UN agencies and other NGOs. The EH Coordinator will also directly provide leadership to the IRC’s new Disaster Risk Reduction Program.
Responsibilities
Program Quality
- Oversee, through supervision of the Program Manager(s) all project cycle management processes including: participation and preparation for grants opening/review/closing meetings, reporting, information management and data collection, budget and actual expenditure analysis, and program evaluations
- Provide technical support to the EH program to ensure that the IRC programs are of high quality and that programs are driven by data and learning, working in conjunction with the Program Coordinator
- Provide leadership and direction to the EH program on a day-to-day basis, working closely with project managers and officers
- Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of program work plans taking into consideration time, quality and budget
- Design and undertake environmental health assessments.
Program Development and Strategic Planning
- Work with the EH Program staff, and senior management on the development of new program ideas to inform budgets and proposals; lead technical proposal writing and programmatic budget development
- Lead the design process of the Country Sector Strategy for EH and ensure the final version is rolled out and adapted by program staff and by the Zimbabwe Country Program
- Develop and undertake needs assessments to inform program design and strategic direction
Human Resources Management
- Act as focal point and advocate for training and capacity building for all EH program staff including mentorship, supportive delegation, and staff exchanges where appropriate internally and with other IRC country programs
- Supervise the EH program department and ensure regular performance evaluations and job description reviews are carried out
- Participate in recruitment of EH staff
- Provide leadership, promote professional working relationships, conflict resolution, and encourage EH staff members to manage their staff effectively
Representation and Communication
- Responsible for liaison with and technical collaboration/communication with the designated technical advisor/ senior technical advisor for the IRC EH unit
- Maintain relationships with all relevant donors in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and Country Director, informing them of partnership and funding opportunities
- Oversee the writing of internal and external reports (formal and informal) by the EH Program staff
- Maintain and enhance IRC’s profile within the Zimbabwe WASH cluster, the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, District Development Fund (DDF) and EH/WASH focused donor agencies
- Act as the primary focal point for EH program internal/external inquiries
Program Management – Disaster Risk Reduction
- Manage the IRC’s Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Program, including budget management and oversight, coordination of partners, design of workplans, supervision of implementation, technical oversight, internal and external reporting, project human resource management, etc
- Leadership of the DRR program will require management of cross-functional teams (economic development, nutrition, WASH) and close collaboration with other sector coordinators and technical advisors.
Other
Perform other duties as directed by the Program Coordinator or as the program changes.
Requirements
- Degree in Public Health, Civil Engineering or Environmental Sciences (MSc is an advantage)
- Experience as a water and sanitation professional, preferably in both urban and rural settings
- Five years experience in developing sector strategies and designing, coordinating, implementing and managing environmental health programs in developing countries
- Experience in managing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programs is an added advantage
- Background in situation analysis, environmental health assessments and program implementation
- Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions, good management and communication skills
This position reports to the Zimbabwe Programs Coordinator.
To apply
Qualified candidates should send their detailed CVs and cover letters to: zimbabwe [at] rescue [dot] org and write the title of the position in the subject line.