WASH Assistant Palestine Gaza

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the WASH Assistant – Distribution position is to provide support to distribution of all WASH NFI’s, kits. The position is also a part of the rapid response mechanism under the new Emergency Preparedness and Response Program.   

Generic responsibilities 

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist with the implementation of HP WASH portfolio according to plan of action
3. Implement independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
4. Responsible for organizing and delivering tasks in line with priorities and standards
5. Provide suggestions and showcase initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards
6. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
7. Ensure proper filing of documents

Specific responsibilities 

1. Conduct needs assessments, focus group discussions, community meetings, and other community mobilization activities to identify needs and propose response.
2. Support WASH team in the implementation of WASH programme activities in the areas of operations which includes distributions, hygiene promotions, solid waste management, and construction supervision.
3. Support WASH programme in identification targeted locations based on the set criteria for the targeted activity.
4. Explain to the project participants and stakeholders project implementation methodology, BoQs, designs, scope of work, selection criteria, best use practices for materials and any other related project participants project documents
5. Carry out regular follow-up visits with selected project participants during and post-project/activity implementation.
6. Preparation of daily/weekly progress reports, instructions to contractors, variance orders.
7. Produce site level BoQs and BoQ amendments, Scope of Work in accordance with NRC Technical minimum standards. Document existing condition of site/unit.
8. Responsible for ensuring that safety of project participants and workers is maintained throughout project implementation and that proper measures are taken to ensure safety concerns are immediately rectified.
9. Respond to any project beneficiary information requests and complaints as directed by Project Coordinator and M&E unit.
10. Report on daily activities of contingent workers and complete documentation in regard to attendance and performance.
11. Participate in activities at distribution sites including registration of recipient households, verification of IDs, and signing of distribution lists by project participants.
12. Conduct household level M&E activities and develop success stories from project implementation.
13. Perform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the Project Coordinator and/or the Project Manager.

1. Enhance complementarity with other NRC CC’s including site management, shelter, education, and protection and strong collaboration with support departments (log, finance, HR, admin)

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Contingent workers, WASH officer, WASH Coordinator
• Other core competency staff, support team
• Community representatives/focal points, local CBOs, partners, beneficiaries
• Relevant partners

1. Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 

1. Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context is considered an asset
• Knowledge and experience of WASH projects (distribution, hygiene promotion, and solid waste management) implementation and implementations during humanitarian emergencies.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts is considered an asset
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Basic knowledge of English is required 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Ability to work in a team
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and oral
• Experience in mobile data collection

2. Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Coping with change           

1. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: 

• The Job Description 
• The Work and Development Plan 
• The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The NRC Competency Framework

Additional Information:

Contract duration: 12 Months

Working hours: 40 hours/week, Sun-Thu (5 days per week)

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Gaza (open to Gaza strip residents only)

Start Date: ASAP

What we Offer? 

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere. 

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise. 

You will be working in our Office in Gaza, 

This position is Grade (03) Step (01). Salary & Benefits are based on Gaza Duty Station.

Reports to: WASH Coordinator

Recruiter: Reham Khalaf

Contract Duration: 12 Months 

Recruitment is being made on a rolling basis so please send in your application at the soonest opportunity, the recruitment will be closed once completed.

Internal candidates: to apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.

 We receive many applications for each vacant position, so only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 Only applications received through the system will be considered. If you face any issues, please send an email to recruitment.gaza@nrc.no  with a screenshot of the problem.

 For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check:https://www.nrc.no/globalassets/pdf/fact-sheets/2024/factsheet-palestine-nrc_202405.pdf

 NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.