Social Inclusion Specialist - Global Communities
- Gaza Household WASH Activity
- Position: Social Inclusion Specialist
- Location: Gaza Strip
Global Communities is an international development non-profit organization. Our mission is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.
Global Communities is seeking a Social Inclusion Specialist for a USAID-funded Household WASH program in Gaza. The three-year program will improve human health, environmental health and livelihoods in vulnerable communities by increasing access to facilities and services for safe domestic water and improved sanitation. Priorities include: 1) Providing durable solutions to vulnerable communities, such as the establishment, extension or rehabilitation of water distribution networks and sanitation systems at the household and neighborhood levels; and 2) Increasing emergency WASH preparedness interventions to mitigate and reduce rainwater and sewage flooding risks in vulnerable communities.
Responsibilities:
- The Social Inclusion Specialist specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conducts WASH inclusiveness analysis to identify approaches, opportunities and recommendations for activity adaptations for women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWD).
- Develops WASH Inclusion strategy based on results of analysis.
- In close coordination with the Technical Expert/Chief Engineer and consortium partners, oversees the successful implementation of WASH inclusion strategy, ensuring that women, youth, and PWD benefit from enhanced hygiene conditions in communities and households.
- Follows up with relevant cluster or working groups on protection inclusion issues raised in WASH Audits conducted with beneficiary households.
- Trains consortium partners and staff on social inclusion issues.
- Attends Protection Cluster meetings.
- Participates on PMT and Technical Implementation Team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred;
- Seven years of relevant experience;
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to the application of Social Inclusion principles in development programs;
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing WASH activities;
- Full professional proficiency in spoken and written in both English and Arabic;
How to Apply
To apply for the position listed above, please send your CV and a cover letter by email to
vacancies@chf-pal.org
no later than Tuesday October 26, 2021, indicating the position title and location. Global Communities is an equal opportunity employer.