Polish Humanitarian Action is a non-governmental organization established on 1994.We concentrate mainly on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of war or natural disasters. Our interventions (of both humanitarian and development character) have been carried out in 43 countries till now. They are mainly focusing on the WASH, Food Security and Educational sector.  The most important strategic objective of our organization is to combat poverty by ensuring the observance of inalienable human rights. We act for the right of access to water and sanitation, right of access to education, right of access to food, right to live in decent conditions, right to protection of life and health during natural disasters and armed conflicts. For more information please refer to www.pah.org.pl

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an individual willing to join in the actions carried out within the PAH Humanitarian and Development Aid as: WASH Technician

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action
Location: primarily Jonglei State; all states of South Sudan
Terms and Conditions: Duration: 11 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects;  July 2012

Key Areas of Accountability:

WASH Technicians will be part of the Emergency Response Team created specifically to respond to WASH emergencies occurring in Jonglei State. The Team will be capable of providing emergency water supply and sanitation solutions, as well as hygiene promotion suitable for Jonglei and other states.
The main responsibilities of WASH Technicians will be:Visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:Rehabilitations and drilling of new boreholesBorehole and other water scheme repairsUpgrading boreholes to mini or full water yardsSetting up Surface Water Treatment plants (SWATs)Constructing emergency latrines, rehabilitating existing institutional latrinesCooperation with local authorities and local communitiesFacilitating appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilitiesCooperation and working with local pump mechanicsCooperation with Project/ Programme Coordinator in general, and specifically in managing procurement and logistics for project-related equipment and materialMaintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER TeamKeeping proper records of field expenditures and reporting accordinglyDocumentation and monitoring of water infrastructure, water point mappingWriting reports from carried out interventionsQualifications, Experience and Skills:
 Diploma in Water Technology, Water Engineering or relatedAt least 2 years of experience in the WASH sectorEmergency response experienceExperience in drilling and repairing India Mark  hand pumps, experience in repairing Duba Tropic will be an assetStrong command of written and spoken EnglishAbility to write clear reportsValid driving licenseAbility to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environmentsTeam spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 peopleLanguage skills in ArabicExperience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular Ability to use communication technologies: Thuraya / radio Previous work experience in NGOsIf you are interested in applying for this position, please fill the application form, which you can find here:
http://www.pah.h2.pl/aplikacja/index_en.php, please enclose copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers). Applications should be send no later than July 16th 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) has been working in South Sudan, and Jonglei State specifically, since 2006. Our main area of expertise is providing WASH services to disadvantaged rural populations through drilling and rehabilitating boreholes, creating sustainable O&M structures, providing hygiene promotion and safe sanitation. PAH is beginning a new WASH project in which we are considerably expanding the EP&R component according to the needs identified primarily in Jonglei State, and all South Sudan in general. PAH is hence looking for a suitable candidate to work as a Community Liaison Officer in the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Team’s primary objective is reacting to WASH crises in Jonglei State. The Emergency Response Team will also organize and/or support distributions of non-food items (NFIs), especially WASH-related. The team will mainly work in Jonglei and will be deployable to other states, if the need arises.

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an individual willing to join in the actions carried out within the PAH Humanitarian and Development Aid as: WASH Tech Assistant

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action
Location: primarily Jonglei State; all states of South Sudan
Duration: 11 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects;  starting date: July 2012

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:Working under supervision of and providing technical support to WASH TechniciansRehabilitations and drilling of new boreholesBorehole and other water scheme repairsUpgrading boreholes to mini or full water yardsSetting up Surface Water Treatment plants (SWATs)Constructing emergency latrines, rehabilitating existing institutional latrinesCooperation and working with local pump mechanics Cooperation with local authorities and local communitiesMaintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER TeamDocumentation and monitoring of water infrastructure, water point mappingDegree in Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Community Development or relatedAt least 1 year of practical experience in relevant community development, Hygiene Promotion and/or Public Health; in design, implementation and evaluation of sanitation & hygiene interventionsEmergency response experienceGood planning, organization and reporting skills Very good command of written and spoken EnglishAbility to write clear reportsAbility to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environmentsTeam spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 peopleSelf-starter with a dose of creativityLanguage skills in Arabic/ Nuer and other local languagesExperience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular Ability to use communication technologies: Thuraya / radio Previous work experience in NGOsIf you are interested in applying for this position, please fill the application form, which you can find here: http://www.pah.h2.pl/aplikacja/index_en.php, please enclose copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers). Applications should be send no later than July 16th 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) has been working in South Sudan, and Jonglei State specifically, since 2006. Our main area of expertise is providing WASH services to disadvantaged rural populations through drilling and rehabilitating boreholes, creating sustainable O&M structures, providing hygiene promotion and safe sanitation. PAH is beginning a new WASH project in which we are considerably expanding the EP&R component according to the needs identified primarily in Jonglei State, and all South Sudan in general. PAH is hence looking for a suitable candidate to work as a Community Liaison Officer in the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Team’s primary objective is reacting to WASH crises in Jonglei State. The Emergency Response Team will also organize and/or support distributions of non-food items (NFIs), especially WASH-related. The team will mainly work in Jonglei and will be deployable to other states, if the need arises.

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an individual willing to join in the actions carried out within the PAH Humanitarian and Development Aid as: Hygiene Promoter

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action
Location: primarily Jonglei State; all states of South Sudan
Duration: 11 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects;  starting date: July 2012

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Regular visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:Provision of emergency hygiene promotionPlanning and carrying out needs assessments, baseline surveys that will be WASH-specific with emphasis on hygienic behaviours of the affected populationDesigning of an appropriate approach to hygiene and sanitation promotionProviding support/carrying out NFI distributionsCooperation with local authorities and local communitiesFacilitating appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilitiesRunning documentation and monitoring of interventionsCooperation with Project/ Programme CoordinatorMaintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER TeamKeeping proper records of field expenditures and reporting accordinglyWriting reports from carried out interventions the community and in humanitarian forums, if requestedDegree in Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Community Development or relatedAt least 1 year of practical experience in relevant community development, Hygiene Promotion and/or Public Health; in design, implementation and evaluation of sanitation & hygiene interventionsEmergency response experienceGood planning, organization and reporting skills Very good command of written and spoken EnglishAbility to write clear reportsAbility to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environmentsTeam spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 peopleSelf-starter with a dose of creativityLanguage skills in Arabic/ Nuer and other local languagesExperience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular Ability to use communication technologies: Thuraya / radio Previous work experience in NGOsIf you are interested in applying for this position, please fill the application form, which you can find here:
http://www.pah.h2.pl/aplikacja/index_en.php, please enclose copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers). Applications should be send no later than July 16th 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) has been working in South Sudan, and Jonglei State specifically, since 2006. Our main area of expertise is providing WASH services to disadvantaged rural populations through drilling and rehabilitating boreholes, creating sustainable O&M structures, providing hygiene promotion and safe sanitation. PAH is beginning a new WASH project in which we are considerably expanding the EP&R component according to the needs identified primarily in Jonglei State, and all South Sudan in general. PAH is hence looking for a suitable candidate to work as a Community Liaison Officer in the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Team’s primary objective is reacting to WASH crises in Jonglei State. The Emergency Response Team will also organize and/or support distributions of non-food items (NFIs), especially WASH-related.The team will mainly work in Jonglei and will be deployable to other states, if the need arises.

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an individual willing to join in the actions carried out within the PAH Humanitarian and Development Aid as: Community Liaison Officer

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action
Position: Community Liaison Officer
Location: primarily Jonglei State; all states of South Sudan
Duration: 11 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects;  starting date: July 2012

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the Community Liaison Officer will be:Regular visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:Facilitating appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilitiesCarrying out rapid needs assessments in conjunction with the technical teamIdentification of beneficiaries/ target groups, analysing the humanitarian situation of the populationParticipating in the logistical and administrative organization, planning and preparation to support ERT’s field operations Cooperation with and facilitation of meetings with communities and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, etc.Working with local communities to ensure their cooperation during the mobilization processAdvising the team on issues related to the interventionRunning documentation and monitoring of interventionsTimely reporting and inputs from field locations (assessment, intervention and post-intervention reports) according to agreed templates and deadlinesKeeping proper records of field expenditures and reporting accordinglyRepresenting PAH in the community and in humanitarian forums, if requestedDegree in Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Community Development or relatedAt least 1 year of practical experience in relevant community development, Hygiene Promotion and/or Public Health; in design, implementation and evaluation of sanitation & hygiene interventionsExperience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountabilityEmergency response experienceGood planning, organization and reporting skills Very good command of written and spoken EnglishAbility to write clear reportsAbility to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environmentsTeam spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 peopleSelf-starter with a dose of creativityComputer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)Language skills in Arabic/ Nuer and other local languagesExperience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular Ability to use communication technologies: Thuraya / radio Previous work experience in NGOsIf you are interested in applying for this position, please fill the application form, which you can find here: http://www.pah.h2.pl/aplikacja/index_en.php, please enclose copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers). Applications should be send no later than July 16th 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Polish Humanitarian Action is a non-governmental organization established on 1994.

We concentrate mainly on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of war or natural disasters. Our interventions (of both humanitarian and development character) have been carried out in 43 countries till now. They are mainly focusing on the WASH, Food Security and Educational sector.

The most important strategic objective of our organization is to combat poverty by ensuring the observance of inalienable human rights. We act for the right of access to water and sanitation, right of access to education, right of access to food, right to live in decent conditions, right to protection of life and health during natural disasters and armed conflicts.

For more information please refer to www.pah.org.pl

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action

Position: WASH Project Coordinator

Location: Somalia Putland

Job term: Permanent/Full-time

General job description:

Responsible for efficient, effective, and successful implementation of all project activities according to agreed work plans, including:
monitoring, evaluating and reporting financial coordinationadministrative coordinationlocal staff management representing the organization before local authorities, international donor agencies etc.Job Requirements:
University degree (esp. in WatSan or Engineering will be an asset) At least 2 years previous work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting in WatSan interventions Strong project management skillsAbility to work independently, with minimum supervisionExperience in representing the organization before local authorities as well as international donor agenciesFluent written and spoken EnglishProficiency in Excel and WordStrong communication and presentation skills Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlinesStrong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational termsDriving licenseIf you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: justyna.jablonska@pah.org.pl and kindly quote “Project Coordinator/Somalia” in the subject line.

Please indicate your salary expectations in the cover letter.

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