EU Wash Coordinator

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organisation working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalised and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality.

The WASH Project Coordinator will be responsible for leading the implementation of the EU funded South Bougainville WASH Programme,  which is a part of Plan’s  growing portfolio of EU funded projects in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB). This project is in consortium with World Vision PNG, who are the consortium lead. The individual will work on this project on a full-time basis and will be specifically responsible for coordinating and implementing the South Bougainville WASH Programme’s activities in South Bougainville as well as providing leadership and oversight of the two WASH Officers who will also be directly working on the project.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in a project implementation team delivering a complex project, particularly related to  WASH.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in coordinating, training, facilitating and capacity building of organisational staff, partners and community members and/or community- based organisations.
• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programs.
• Relevant experience in the design and construction supervision of WASH infrastructure facilities in schools, health facilities and communities
• Experience within WASH methodologies such as Community-led Total Sanitation, Water Safety Planning, UNICEF 3-Star School standards, WASH in Schools and WASH Construction.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce succinct written reports in English.
• Ability to be organised and self-motivated to adapt and adjust to implement activities effectively within changing power dynamics and community priorities.
• Openness and enthusiasm for learning the new tools and approaches, and then being able to facilitate the learning of others in the Project tools.
• Openness to continual self-reflection and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and social analysis and influencing skills specific to cultural and political context of Bougainville/PNG.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and with upper management
• Knowledge of the use of word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
• Previous work experience in Bougainville or can relocate to AROB in Arawa

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.