The Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers operating in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement’s mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. 

NorCross has established a Global Surge Team with focus on leadership, management and technical competencies for emergency response in complex environments, targeting Health Emergencies and Health in Emergencies. We are now looking for an  experienced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) profile to join our Global Surge Team.

The WASH profile in the Global Surge Team will play an important role and contribute to strengthen the RCRC's emergency response with the aim of enhancing quality of operations, timeliness and accountability in the delivery of effective humanitarian assistance in sudden onset disasters, conflict and protracted crises.

 Key tasks and responsibilities 

This position is a full time delegate profile with an expectation of being deployed to emergency operations for 50%-70% of the calendar year. Missions can be varied and flexibility is a must. During deployments a WASH delegate could focus on:

• Contribute to the design of operational strategies that include appropriate WASH measures based on a comprehensive needs assessment and analyses
• Guides team in the application of minimum standards and good practices in all aspects of WASH operations
• Continuously assesses, budgets and plans actions based on evolving vulnerabilities, health risks and needs
• Ensure integration of appropriate WASH strategies with the Health response  
• Highlights major WASH risks within the operations and propose and advocate for action to reduce these risks
• Represent the emergency response as assigned, including media, back-donors and other organizations as required within his/her area of expertise

 

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification within Water and Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or another relevant field
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience within WASH response
  
• Proven Technical Competencies for WASH in Emergencies design and implementation
  
• Previous experience(s) within the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement (not required, but an advantage)
  
• Experience from different complex emergencies and contexts
  
• Proven successful management experience
  
• Extensive field experience

Personal skills

 

• Experienced WASH delegate
• Experience of capacity building and coaching
• Excellent command (written and spoken) of English. A working knowledge of Norwegian, French, Arabic or Spanish is desirable
• International driving licence (manual gear) is required.
• High level of ICT skills 
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be in good health and will have to pass a medical clearance before signing the employment contract  

 

The WASH profile should be flexible and have the ability and willingness to travel extensively, and be deployed to a physical demanding working environment in different contexts and work with various stakeholders.  

The Global Surge Team profiles must be able to deploy at short notice, for periods of up to 3 months and to spend up to 50-70% of their time on deployment abroad. Vacation, rest and recovery days and professional development will be accounted for as a part of the remaining period of non-deployment time.

Why should you apply?

• Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community. 
• Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
• Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
• A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.
  

 

Norwegian Red Cross strive to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity. We follow the seven fundamental principles; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality

 

Reporting to:  

Global Surge Manager

Position is based in:

Possibility to either be based in Norway (relocation package provided for international applicants) or be based abroad in between deployments. 50%-70% of the person's time will be field based.

Contract length:

 Permanent contract for Norwegian-based (other contractual modalities are applicable for non-Norwegian based candidates).

 

Please note: This is in addition to the WASH position advertised in October 2024. We are currently recruiting two WASH profiles for the Global Surge Team.

Contacts

Liam Robertson, Gruppeleder Humanitær, 0047 92054718

Location

 

Key information:

Employer: Røde Kors

Reference number: 4888839010
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Permanent position
Application deadline: 09/12/2024