WASH and Climate Change Specialist - P4

Background
Recognizing the role of WASH in the climate crisis, the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) established a Working Group on Climate Change in 2023, which is Led by IOM and Co-Led by the German Toilet Organization. The GWC Climate Change Working Group (CC WG) 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. The Working Group 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.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Deliverable 1: Re-look at the Ethiopia CAP workshop outputs from 2024 to maximise impact
• Deliverable 2: Support to the WASH Cluster in Ethiopia to finalise the Climate Action Plan
• Deliverable 3: Support the governance system, advocacy and resource mobilisation for the wider project

Required Qualifications and Experience

EXPERIENCE
● Experience in the implementation of WASH activities in countries facing humanitarian crises and in support of emergency responses.
● Experience in coordinating activities with various stakeholders both at global level and in the field. Experience in WASH Cluster leadership roles is desirable.
● Experience in the design and implementation of capacity building
● Experience as a consultant is desirable.

SKILLS
● Excellent facilitation skills - Ability to convey and impart knowledge and messages to varied audiences in engaging, simple and clear manner.
● Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
● Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
● Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
● Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
● Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
● Personal commitment, flexibility and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds.
● Candidate must be familiar with the IASC Cluster Approach and NCP ways of working
● Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
● Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
● Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Specific experience with Climate Action Plans (CAPs) is required, given the limited time available for this assignment.

Candidates' CV's will be evaluated based on qualifications sent through based on the order in which they have been submitted.

If you are interested in the position, please respond as soon as possible, but at the latest before Monday 1st of September COB via drrs@rvo.nl. Please send your CV, a short motivation, and mention your availability (potential start date and length of time period) in your message.

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