WASH Cluster Coordinator

Builds a pre-qualified UNICEF Philippines roster of consultants able to provide surge support for WASH cluster and sector coordination during humanitarian emergencies. Future assignments will help government, humanitarian and development partners coordinate preparedness, response, assessments, information management and recovery activities while protecting affected communities.

• Support national and sub-national WASH cluster and sector coordination mechanisms
• Facilitate coordination among government agencies, humanitarian partners, NGOs, civil society, academic institutions and private-sector actors
• Support emergency WASH needs assessments, analysis, planning and prioritisation
• Maintain partner mapping and 5Ws information
• Support information management, monitoring and situation reporting
• Contribute to emergency response strategies, response plans, appeals and funding proposals
• Promote humanitarian principles, Sphere standards, accountability to affected populations, disability inclusion, gender equality, PSEA and child safeguarding

• Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in public health, environmental health, civil engineering, water and sanitation, health promotion, disaster risk management, humanitarian affairs or a related field
• At least two years of professional experience in humanitarian emergency preparedness and response operations, including rapid-onset emergencies
• Knowledge of the WASH sector and humanitarian coordination mechanisms in the Philippines
• Experience supporting assessments, response planning, monitoring, reporting, coordination and information management in emergency settings
• Understanding of humanitarian principles, Sphere standards, cluster coordination and accountability to affected populations
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Good written and spoken Filipino and or local dialect skills

• WASH Coordination
• Humanitarian Coordination
• Emergency Preparedness
• Emergency Response
• Needs Assessment
• Information Management
• Response Planning
• Resource Mobilisation
• Advocacy
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Sphere Standards

• Roster inclusion does not guarantee immediate engagement or a future contractual relationship
• Consultants will be contracted as needed according to assignment requirements, availability and suitability
• Apply through the online candidate profile with a cover letter, daily and monthly fee rates, P11 form, three references, availability and relevant work samples