Emergency Response Water and Sanitation Officer

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY

The Water & Sanitation Officer’s primary contribution is designing and implementing the water and sanitation portion of humanitarian emergency relief and development projects; while training local staff in maintenance of projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment of emergency situations and drafting concept papers in response to the crises assessed detailing immediate water and sanitation rehabilitation needs, water development, water distribution, storage, and chlorination/filtration, and human waste management.

• Plan daily activities for water and sanitation program.

• Carry out water quality analysis and train local staff in water quality monitoring.

• Design and construction water distribution network and storage

• Supervise logistics and procurement of all necessary items and materials for projects.

• Design and implement activities for latrine constructions.

• Write proposals and plans for water and sanitation intervention.

• Compile monthly reports, program/project documents and budgets.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Training and building local capacity in production and maintenance of water and sanitation projects.

• Bachelor’s degree (emphasis in Water/Public Health/Sanitation).

• 5+ years of relevant work experience (minimum of 3 years in developing country or international development program; refugee camp settings a plus).

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.

• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.

• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively . • Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources.

• Excellent decision making skills.

• Must work independently under difficult conditions.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, counterparts, Ministry of Health, Regional Director.

LANGUAGES

• Ability to speak English and French is required.

HOW TO APPLY

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org and go to our “Careers” page. Find your desired position, click on the position title and complete the application at the bottom of the job description.