Global WASH Cluster: Field Support Team WASH Cluster Coordinator

Date: 07/25/2023
Deadline: 08/07/2023

The FST post holder will support the FST Manager, the CAST and indirectly the Cluster Lead Agency (CLA) in resourcing partners and cluster/sector participants for the effective management and functioning of WASH coordination platforms, encompassing the following:

• Work towards capitalizing further on the measurable impact and relevancy of the FST and delivering coordination functions in accordance with the IASC defined cluster
• Support NCPs with strategic and/or operational guidance, via deployments and/or remote support (this being punctual or continuous over days/weeks, upon needs and complexity of the request)
• Support NCPs with capacity building initiatives
• Support NCPs in updating or reinforcing strategies, guidelines, SoPs, training materials and other similar materials
• Develop a good understanding of the objectives of the FST concept, reflecting the strategic direction of the Global WASH Cluster and the means by which this position is expected to contribute overall to operational coordination and capacity
• Capture and document lessons learned, best practices and standards at global level
• Support hub coordination officers in creation of their work-plans and
• Establish and maintain consistency, quality and timeliness of reporting, as per requirements set out by the FST
• Contribute to and where required manage any formal agreements or legal frameworks relative to the
• Attend and propose seminars, workshops and meetings relevant to the position as
• Provide or contribute to the provision of visibility actions to further promote the FST, GWC and its supporters and
• Support the implementation of ‘real-time’ reviews and evaluations during and post operations, develop further mechanisms to inform and gather feedback on coordination and FST deployments, work to define better how the FST works within a framework of accountability and ensures needs-based
• Support the decision making the FST manager by ensuring a clear system to consolidate, share, analyze and report/disseminate information critical to decision

All applications should be sent to Mariangela D Adamo mdadamo@unicef.org by 7th august 2023.