
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger and recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition. Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger delivers programmes, in over 40 countries while committed to respect humanitarian principles as a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and, non-profit organisation. Our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflict. Action Against Hunger intervenes in four main areas: Nutrition, Mental Health & Care Practices; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Food Security and Livelihoods; Advocacy and Raising Awareness.
Action Against Hunger is looking for a Water Scarcity Technical Coordinator based in its office in Erbil.
Work place: Iraq-Erbil but expected regular travel to Baghdad for government coordination as well as to field sites for project monitoring in Ninewa, Duhok and Diyala.
Type of contract: Initially 12 months Fixed-Term contract with the possibility of extension.
Working Hours: Full Time Contract of minimum 40 hours per week up to a maximum of 48 hours per week
Monthly Basic Salary: Action Against Hunger provide competitive salary according to ACF salary grid.
Benefits: Monthly Transport Allowance, Medical Insurance and + End of Year Benefit.
Purpose of the position: Support the coordination of the WASH Cluster’s Water Scarcity Task Force (WSTF) (50%) as well as the quality control, accountability and effectiveness of ACF’s community-based drought planning and preparedness (50%)
Mission 1: Coordinating activities of the WASH Cluster’s Water Scarcity strategy to strengthen humanitarian and development actors’ preparedness, planning and response to potential drought incidents across Iraq (Kurdistan and Federal Iraq regions): The Water Scarcity technical coordinator is responsible for:
Mission 3: Contribute to the quality, accountability and impact of ACF’s community-based disaster risk reduction efforts ensuring their accountability to affected population and maximum impact
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Recruitment Criteria:
Qualification/Degree: |
A University Degree (preference for a Master’s Degree level) qualification desirably in subjects/areas of WASH (e.g. Water management, hydrology, hydrogeology) OR a related social science such as public health; education is an important aspect of the position as the candidate will need enough technical competency to speak with authority on water scarcity issues. However, experience in water scarcity and/or WASH coordination will be prioritized over educational background. |
Professional Experience |
5 or more years’ experience working in the humanitarian, development or peacebuilding sectors, with NGOs or UN Preferred: You have working experience in complex emergencies. |
General Skills
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§ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadline, tasks efficiently,
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Language Skills |
Excellent written and spoke English skills. |
IT Skills |
Good computer knowledge : Word, Excel, and Power point |
Closing Date: Tuesday 31st of January 2023
Qualified candidates must submit a Cover Letter and a Resume (CV) including to:
recruitcoordo@iq-actionagainsthunger.org
Please indicate the job reference number: COO/WASH/05/062022
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening.
Please note that the final candidates will be subjected to security screening and positive references.
For more information please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en
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