Program Coordinator WASH/Health

Dorcas is a Christian relief and development organisation active in Eastern Europe and Africa. In these regions Dorcas works together with local partner organisations. Dorcas is committed to fulfil the command Jesus Christ gave to His followers to take care of the poor and oppressed (Mt.25.31-46), irrespective of their race, religion, gender or political conviction, by encouraging self reliance through development, providing social care and assisting in emergency situations.

The department Program Coordination is responsible for coordinating all programs including approximately 180 projects carried out in twenty countries. The department consists of three cluster coordinators and six program coordinators. Each program coordinator works within a specific cluster, including health, WASH, sustainable livelihoods and social care. To continue and expand the WASH program, which is part of the cluster including the sectors WASH, Health & hiv/aids, Dorcas has a vacancy for a:

Program Coördinator WASH/Health

Employment: 0,8-1,0 FTE

We are looking for a committed and experienced candidate for the WASH program to join our team at headquarters in Andijk.

The program coordinator will be responsible for:

• Give technical advice and support to field staff and colleagues of the cluster for WASH projects;
• Coordinating Dorcas WASH, Health and HIV/AIDS projects in specific countries;
• Fundraising for WASH projects;
• Develop and implement WASH policies and guidelines;
• Train local staff and partners on effective WASH interventions.

Job Requirements:

• BSc or MA degree in a subject related to Development Aid;
• Minimum of 3 years relevant international working experience;
• Proactive attitude, flexible personality, strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Adherence to the mission and vision of Dorcas;
• Fluent command of English and Dutch;
• Ability to travel and to work in a cross-cultural environment.

We offer:

• A suitable salary and good secondary employment conditions;  
• Good working environment in an international team;
• Opportunity for personal development.

Information and application

For questions about this vacancy you can contact Dirk-Jan Otte at +31 (0)228 595900 or by e-mail at dj.otte@dorcas.org.

You can send your application letter and CV at latest on Friday January 11, 2013 to: Dorcas, Attn. Esther Bergstra, Postbus 12, 1619 ZG Andijk, The Netherlands, preferable by e-mail to: werken@dorcas.nl.