Health and Wash Programme Assistant ( Applications will only be accepted if submitted through the link provided)

Job purpose
 

The Health and WASH Programme Assistant will work within IFRC Health & Care unit supporting both Health and WASH Teams and also support National Societies in the MENA region in ensuring accountability and quality assurance based on global health and WASH humanitarian standards and in line with Health and Care Global and Regional strategic direction and National Society Capacity Development to reach the most vulnerable.

The Health and WASH Programme Assistant will be working closely with the Emergency Health Coordinator (50%) and the Wash Advisor (50 %),  under the umbrella of  Head of the Regional Health and Care Unit and as an integral part of the Regional offices’ structure, the Health and WASH Programme Assistant will work in close collaboration with the both Health and WASH teams including the Community health and MHPSS focal points and Regional WASH Programme Officer in MENA Health & WASH Teams to ensure all quality operations and programs are delivered effectively and efficiently.

Job duties and responsibilities 
 

• Provide administration support to the MENA Health & WASH Teams on program plans, technical workshops and training plans and implementations, and the gathering of new ideas for service delivery and knowledge sharing.
• Support the Health and WASH in the collection of information and relevant health data and WASH data.
• Support the Health and WASH Team in developing the MENA Health and WASH Database of National Societies’ health care & WASH services and capacities, as well as their countries’ national health and WASH profiles.
•  Support in a comprehensive analysis of the public health and WASH needs in the region including assessment, mapping of key actors and available opportunities of funding with cooperation with key stakeholders and  NSs.
• Act as the focal person in the Health and Care unit in terms of the regular reporting tasks (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, meeting minutes, etc.. ) gathering key inputs from all the Health and WASH Team members to do so.
•  Keeping the internal and inter-department communication smooth, with support of Team members.  
• Assist in the logistic and technical preparations related to Health and WASH operations and programs with a focus on Arranging meetings and workshops
• Assist the WASH and Health and Care team in their daily tasks of technical support to National Societies participating in the events organized by the H&C unit.
• Support the WASH and Health and Care team in developing further ‘One WASH’ activities and follow-ups, such as Maintain key files and data on ‘One WASH’, Maintain links and assist in coordination related to ‘One WASH’ partners both internal and external including the preparation of key documents, publications, and marketing information on ‘One WASH’ for MENA.-When needed.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and environmental safety within the MENA regional office.
• Support the Health and Wash team in monitoring and evaluation of health and Wash programs lead by the MENA health and Care Unit as required.

Position Requirements:

Education

Masters' degree in Public Health or graduate studies in engineering or social sciences field another relevant discipline. Preferred

Academic degree or certificate in Public Health or Engineering and other relevant disciplines. Required

IMPACT / Delegate’s Basic Training Course or equivalent knowledge. Preferred

Mandatory IFRC e-learning courses i.e, Stay Safe, The World Red Cross and Red Crescent. Required

Experience

1-2 years of Good understanding of the common global humanitarian environment, minimum analytical skills and capacity to translate analysis into strategy planning. Required 

Red Cross Red Crescent movement experience desirable. Required 

Basic experience in qualitative and quantitative research, monitoring and evaluation and project cycle. Required 

Experience of financial, event and logistics management to ensure compliance. Preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Technical competency in Health or WASH programming issues. Preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, French and Arabic. Required 

Proven representation and advocacy skills. Preferred

Good in data management and analysis, including data collection tools design, database design and management, data quality checks. Preferred

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Required 

Knowledge and understanding of RCRC principles and values and other principles of humanitarian work. Required 

Languages

Fluently spoken and written English. Required 

Good command of Arabic. Required 

Other languages: i.e. French. Preferred

Competencies

Results focus and accountability, National Society relations, Professional standards, Teamwork, Communications, Integrity & personal conduct, Diplomacy and sensitivity to diversity, Interpersonal skills to build trust and confidence; resilience; patience, Flexibility & adaptability.