Expression of Interest: WASH Climate Change Expert to support IOM as Lead of the Global WASH Cluster Working Group on Climate Change

Context

Climate change directly impacts water resources and the availability and quality of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services for all economic, social, development and environmental functions. Recognizing the role of WASH in the climate crisis, the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) established a Working Group on Climate Change, which is led by IOM and co-led by the German Toilet Organization (GTO). This specific Working Group unites professionals and experts from diverse humanitarian WASH organizations, acting as a platform for converging efforts and best practices to address the current and future challenges posed by climate change within the humanitarian WASH sector. It leverages the collective reach and experience of its members to strengthen GWC members and National Coordination Platforms (NCPs) knowledge and capacity, as well as delivering advocacy and resource mobilization efforts necessary to support initiatives that can bolster the climate-resilience of the humanitarian WASH sector. 

Objective of the assignment

In this context, RVO is looking for a consultant to support IOM in its role as the Global WASH Cluster working group lead in developing a Strategic Framework for Humanitarian WASH and Climate Change. This framework is envisioned to address Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation and Environmental Mainstreaming, supporting humanitarian practitioners to strengthen climate-resilient WASH in humanitarian response. This framework will be linked to the development of a process and resources to allow NCPs to develop  Climate Action Plans (CAPs) tailored to their context.

Kindly see the attached Terms of Reference for more information. 

Requirements 

• Strong technical implementation experience in WASH in countries facing humanitarian crises and in support of emergency responses;
• Demonstrated experience in incorporating environmental or climate action into humanitarian WASH programming;
• Experience with emergency programming on climate adaptation and mitigation with a perspective on sustainability / long term;
• Experience in the design and implementation of capacity sharing programmes, including the development of training resources and facilitation of workshops;
• Experience in coordinating activities with various internal and external stakeholders both at global level and at national level;
• Familiarity with the WASH Cluster Approach and the NCP ways of working;
• Excellent knowledge of English is required.

Planning

The expected starting date for this assignment is to be determined, but most likely late August or September 2024. The maximum duration of the assignment is 60 days. Activities are to be completed before the end of 2024. This assignment is home-based with potential travel up to 25% of the time.

Selection procedure

You can apply by sending an email to drrs@rvo.nl with the following documents:

1. Your CV; 
2. Your motivation letter which includes practical examples of your WASH & Climate Change experience as well as your ideas on combining this assignment with your other work, if any;
3. A short plan of action (max. 1-2 pages) on how to approach this assignment.

Please respond as soon as possible, but at the latest Wednesday, July 31 COB CEST.

Kindly note that we expect a large number of applications for this role. Therefore, candidates’ CV’s will be evaluated based on the qualifications put forward in the Terms of Reference. If you do not meet these requirements, we would kindly like to ask you not to apply.