Program Officer for WASH and Health for WaterAid
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This job application will be closed on 26th October 2024. Apply Now| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Health/Medical, Research / Development |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 26th October 2024 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation.
WaterAid Cambodia was established in 2014 and has ambitious plans to work with a range of stakeholders to support the sector aim of reaching universal sustainable access to sanitation and water in Cambodia by 2030. WaterAid Cambodia’s program is based on influencing and sees system strengthening as the key to bringing about sustainable change.
Our Vision
WaterAid’s vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Our Mission
WaterAid’s mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving sustainable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Our Values
Our values define our culture and are at the very heart of WaterAid – who we are, what we do and how we do it.
- Program Officer for WASH and Health
- Program Implementation and monitoring
- Support in managing local partners within the WASH and Health projects.
- Contribute to project monitoring and gather the stories for learnings and reflections in WASH and Health (WnH) program
- Oversee the relationships and collaboration with health center/Hospital/Operational District staff, Ministry of Health/PHDs, and other ministries partners.
- Represent WaterAid Cambodia at the Provincial Technical Working Group for Health meetings (Pro-TWGH).
- Support the implementation of inclusive, climate-resilient WASH and Health projects across targeted healthcare facilities.
- Assist in overseeing day-to-day program activities, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
- Support grant management processes, including regular health checks and financial tracking.
- Assist in the development and dissemination of advocacy materials related to WASH and health system strengthening.
- Technical Support and Development
- Contribute to lead the implementation of national WASH in Health Care Facilities guidelines.
- Support in design training materials for low skill staff at health care facilities such as cleaner
- Lead/support on identify innovative WASH and Health project for the improvement Cambodia’ Quality of Care.
- Learning and documentation
- Support learning sessions and contribute to documenting lessons from the WASH and Health Program and turn the learnings into policy document briefs, technical paper and manuscripts.
- Coordinate with the LE Communications team to develop strategic communication products based on program evidence.
- Support the Program Coordinator to develop case studies, policy briefs, and reports to influence national and international WASH and health policies.
- Coordination, Advocacy and influencing
- Foster WaterAid's existing relationships with key policy-makers and agencies as advocacy targets or allies in the pursuit of WaterAid's strategic.
- Support on advocacy and influent activities on inclusive- climate resilient WASH in HCFs embedded in other health policies and guidelines such Policies and Procedures (P&P) and other quality of care topic.
- Identify opportunities for WaterAid to be represented in relevant forums and publications to promote and enhance our understanding of this themes.
- Coordinate the dissemination of research findings to external and internal partners, and engage with key policy makers included Ministry of Health (MoH) and National Maternal and Child Health Centre (NMCHM), targeted bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies, policy makers in the health and WASH sectors; and the academic community.
- Ensure external knowledge and learning permeates WaterAid through links with external organisations; and proactively keep up to date with current developments within this sector.
Attitude and Behaviours
- Strong team spirit, team-oriented atmosphere,
- Proven ability to work independently and think creatively (out of the Box thinking) and willingness to learn new things
- Positive manners in dealing with challenges and respect WaterAid values, mission and vision.
- Results orientated and ability to finish tasks to a high standard
- Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment with good interpersonal skill
- Ability to demonstrate good leadership and foster a collaborative,
- Willingness to travel to local and international
- Demonstrate a role model of gender empowerment, child protection and good citizen
Qualifications
- Essential
- Bachelor Degree in Public Health or social sciences related Or Bachelor degree in above discipline with strong health research skill
- Desirable
- Relevant degree related to development study or environmental sciences.
Experience
- Essential
- Clear programmatic understanding at local and national level at health sector.
- Working with Government systems at national and/or sub-national level.
- Relevant experiences on water, sanitation and hygiene and health – related WASH topics.
- Experience in conducting formative research, process evaluation and developing creative intervention.
- Writing high quality reports for a range of internal and external audiences.
- Write project case studies, communication materials and documentation.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience – including in program management.
- At least 2 years of experience of managing partners.
- Operationalizing effective monitoring, evaluation and learning process.
- Desirable
- Experience designing and conducting evaluation and research relating to health and behaviour change
- Experience working with the Ministry of Health and Provincial Health Departments (PHDs).
- Experience of establishing new partnerships.
- Experience working in building capacity of partners.
- Have knowledge on Gender, inclusion and equity.
Knowledge and skills
- Essential
- Writing briefing notes and reports.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills in Khmer and English (both written and verbal),
- Good editing skills and the ability to tailor communication materials for different audiences.
- Organised and methodical approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of national health strategy plan
- Skill in designing and facilitating knowledge sharing and events
- Strong computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word) and other online learning platform.
- Willing to learn new things via exiting WA learning platforms such to be part of existing internal working group, learning hub and global/regional webinars
- Desirable
- Ability to build capacity of partners.
- Ability to coach and train partner.
- Ability to work with ministry of health on development digital training materials.
- Personal qualities
- Results oriented and commitment to deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative style and ability to forge new relationships and partnerships
- Being open to learn, experiment and take risks
- A strong commitment to gender sensitive, inclusive and pro-poor development work
- Commitment to Child Safeguarding and to the WaterAid values of integrity, respect, collaboration, courage, accountability and innovation
- Ability to travel within Cambodia especially to health care facilities and internationally
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- First Interview: Week of 28th October 2024
- Expected Starting date: As soon as possible
Applications for this role must comprise of:
- An application letter addressing the essential person specification criteria outlined above (maximum two pages)
- A curriculum vitae (maximum four pages). The CV must include three professional referees (referees will not be contacted until after interviews, with permission from the candidate).
Applications which do not address the Essential Criteria specified and the page limits will NOT be considered.
It is envisaged that candidates shortlisted for interviews and a written test will be contacted, and first-round interviews will be held on the above-mentioned date. Interviews will be held in WaterAid’s office in Phnom Penh. WaterAid is committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.
Email applications to the email provided in the contact details. with the subject line:
“Application – Program Officer – WASH and Health”
We provide fair opportunity to all applying for this role. All candidates will have to go through the recruitment process.
Note: WaterAid is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be require to comply with our child protection policy.
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| Organization : | WaterAid |
| Email : | cambodia@wateraid.org.au |
| Address : | The Point Community Mall, 2nd floor, Unit 04, Sangkat Tuol Svay Prey Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.wateraid.org/au |
