WASH Technical Advisor UNRWA
OPEN: DRRS is looking for an WASH Technical Advisor to support UNRWA in the OPT response. The duration of the assignment is maximum 3 months, start date as soon as possible. Duty station is Amman, Jordan. Kindly note that for this position, fluency in Arabic and English is required. Female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
For this position the following is required:
- Master’s degree in Civil or Infrastructure Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Geology, Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or - University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant
professional experience. - Experience in the management of WASH or Infrastructure programmes in developing countries, preferable in countries facing humanitarian crises and in support of emergency responses.
- Experience in the region is an advantage.
- Experience working with different international organizations specialized in humanitarian assistance (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC)
- Experience in the design and implementation of WASH infrastructure, including contract management;
- Proven experience in the design and / or implementation of interventions that include research methods to address behavior change for the promotion of hygiene
If you do not meet these requirements, we would kindly like to ask you not to apply. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please refer to the Terms of Reference (below) for more information on this position.
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 9th March 1PM CEST 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.
We strongly encourage a diverse set of candidates to apply, as we are committed to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in DRRS. Moreover, we stimulate local experts to become part of our database and to apply for vacancies. Please visit Registration DRRS/MHPSS expert - Klantportaal-Site | Mijn RVO and become part of our network.
At RVO we are fully committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (PSEAH). All deployees/experts must adhere to the Code of Conduct, which outlines ethical standards and behaviors expected within our organization. Successful candidates will be required to uphold these principles and participate in mandatory PSEAH and CoC training as part of their onboarding process.
