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WASH Officer

Fixed Term Contract to End of December 2011 with possible extension

Based in Dadaab

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

The role:

The post holder will work closely with the WASH Coordinator to oversee the implementation of an integrated WASH programme in the Dadaab refugee camp, this will include but not limited to construction of latrines, drainage and hygiene promotion.

More to these, the WASH Officer will lead on all hygiene promotion activities in the assigned camp in close collaboration with other implementing partners. He/she will also actively participate in gathering and compiling of project information (reports, assessments, baseline, monitoring and evaluation).

Assess and analyze emerging public health needs and recommend sustainable practical solutions.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have an appropriate degree in Environmental Health or its Equivalent, with at least 3 years experience in a humanitarian programme work with an international NGO.

Those with a Diploma & equivalent qualification in Public health with at least 4 years experience in Hygiene promotion will also be considered.

To apply:

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no quoting the title ‘WASH Officer’ in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is the 28 February 2011, 5pm.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.