Rainwater Cambodia: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene advisor (Phnom

Posted by Kim Axworthy to South East Asia, 9th August 2010, 1:09pm
Location: , Cambodia Link to google map
Applications close 6th September 2010

Partner Description:

RWC is one of our newest partner organisations.  Their mission is support rural communities in Cambodia to find appropriate solutions to access drinking water and sanitation through the development of their capacity and by strengthening the private sector to meet demand.  They have a specific focus on formalising the collection and use of rainwater to help Cambodian communities improve their existing, though limited style of rainwater capture, style and contamination control. 

Although employing a relatively small permanent staff of about 10 people, RWC also makes use of student volunteer work and research, and volunteers from other NGOs.  RWC has contributed to construction of domestic rain water harvesting systems in over 800 systems, directly benefiting 100,000 people, and further have assisted installation of 60 systems at institutions across 14 provinces of Cambodia.

   

 

 

Role Required:

The successful volunteer will work alongside local staff to improve the quality of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure delivered, and strengthen the management of this recently restructured organisation.

This role will involve working to advance RWC’s existing technical options such as concrete ring tank, jumbo jars, ferro-cement tank, galvanized tank and latrine, while supporting and building capacity of technical staff to be more aware of engineering best practices and techniques.  Further, the role will require the successful EWB volunteer to discuss with and provide advice to the management of RWC.

The EWB volunteer will be required to gain an understanding of the RWC programs through interactions with local staff and visits to the various project sites across rural provinces of Cambodia, such as Kandal and Kratie. Through participating in monitoring and evaluation of the construction of WASH infrastructure in these regions, the EWB volunteer will be able to contribute their ideas and professional opinions on how the construction may be improved. 

Additionally, with this operational knowledge the volunteer will develop appropriate means to improve the technical capabilities of RWC staff, and through them, also improve the capabilities of the communities they work in.  Collaborating with the RWC director, the EWB volunteer will help to improve the efficiency of RWC in terms of both technical management and organisational strategic planning.

RWC requires the successful volunteer to be open-minded and assist them in researching and developing new WASH technologies as opportunities arise; both the procedures and techniques to carry out this R&D, and the outcomes themselves are required learnings for the staff of RWC.

 

Timing:

The role consists of three important phases beginning October 2010, including a 12 month field placement in Cambodia commencing in January 2011.

Phase 1: Pre-departure – October 2010

• Pre-departure preparation (medical clearances, training, administrative)
• Linking with the Australian based EWB project team if required for the project
• Linking with a local EWB chapter to enhance your resources and support networks and create opportunities for sharing your experience with members
• Identifying additional resources and support for the project
• Communicating with the Partner Organisation to discuss and clarify the project and role requirements

 

Phase 2: Field operations – January 2011

• Departure to host country and partner organisations
• Working alongside your counterpart within the partner organisation to meet your position objectives and build organisational and technical capacity
• Linking with EWB Field Officers to develop appropriate ‘Learning & Change’ materials to share with EWB members and partner organisations

 

Phase 3: Post field alumni – 2012

• Return to Australia to collaborate with the project team, knowledge hub (if relevant) and with an EWB chapter for a minimum period of 12 months  - this is on a casual volunteer basis – e.g. one evening a fortnight
• Participate in various EWB events including the National Conference and intake presentation evenings
• Participate in the development and dissemination of ‘Learning & Change’ materials within the EWB community
• Mentor future field volunteers preparing to work with the partner organisation

 

To fulfill this role, the volunteer will receive an allowance for living and basic accommodation while overseas, airfares to your host country at the commencement and completion of the placement, travel and emergency evacuation insurance, technical and personal support from EWB staff and chapters.

 

Applications

Please complete the volunteer application form and attach a statement addressing how you meet the essential and desirable selection criteria. We cannot assess applications that do not address the selection criteria.

 

Selection Criteria

We are looking for people who want to make a difference through a challenging cross-cultural experience, who are committed to having positive impact in overseas communities through all aspects of their placement, and who are willing to share their experiences with others to create change within the engineering sector in Australia

It is important that our volunteers understand that they will be working to build local capacity, rather than manage and deliver a project themselves, and this should always be their key focus.

For this particular role, it is essential that the candidate has:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (E.g. Civil or Environmental Engineering)
• Experience working in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector, including exposure to research and development
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible

 

The ideal candidate would also have meeting the following desirable criteria:

• Experience working in the business development sector
• Experience working overseas or in remote areas
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
• Experience in social marketing and community development

 

Our field volunteers are expected to demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Humility
• Cross-cultural communication skills
• Empathy and caring for others
• Enthusiasm and passion
• Creativity
• Willingness to learn
• Adaptability and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Good understanding of capacity development and current development issues
• Leadership skills and experience in a leadership role
• Ruggedness and ability to live in harsh conditions

 

Additional Information

 Confirmation of secondment is subject to:

• Formal approval from EWB and the partner organisation.
• Procurement of visa and work permits.
• Satisfactory completion of a first aid certificate.
• Satisfactory participation in a pre-departure briefing run by EWB in November 2010.
• A satisfactory medical examination of the applicant.
• A satisfactory criminal record check of the applicant and accompanying adults by the Australian Police.

 

EWB adheres to statutory laws in Australia and foreign countries regarding child exploitation, child pornography and the abuse of children. We are committed to the protection of children from all forms of harm.

Applications close on Monday 6^th September.

Please complete and return applications to k.axworthy@ewb.org.au with “Rainwater Cambodia” as the subject title.

 Or post to the EWB Perth Office:
c/o The University of Western Australia
School of Environmental Systems Engineering
M015
Stirling Highway
Crawley 6009
WA

Please DO NOT attach CVs, references or any other documentation.

For more information contact Kim Axworthy – South East Asia Program Coordinator:

Email: k.axworthy@ewb.org.au
Ph: +618 6488 8039

Rainwater Cambodia: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene advisor (Phnom

Posted by Kim Axworthy to South East Asia, 9th August 2010, 1:09pm
Location: , Cambodia Link to google map
Applications close 6th September 2010

Partner Description:

RWC is one of our newest partner organisations.  Their mission is support rural communities in Cambodia to find appropriate solutions to access drinking water and sanitation through the development of their capacity and by strengthening the private sector to meet demand.  They have a specific focus on formalising the collection and use of rainwater to help Cambodian communities improve their existing, though limited style of rainwater capture, style and contamination control. 

Although employing a relatively small permanent staff of about 10 people, RWC also makes use of student volunteer work and research, and volunteers from other NGOs.  RWC has contributed to construction of domestic rain water harvesting systems in over 800 systems, directly benefiting 100,000 people, and further have assisted installation of 60 systems at institutions across 14 provinces of Cambodia.

   

 

 

Role Required:

The successful volunteer will work alongside local staff to improve the quality of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure delivered, and strengthen the management of this recently restructured organisation.

This role will involve working to advance RWC’s existing technical options such as concrete ring tank, jumbo jars, ferro-cement tank, galvanized tank and latrine, while supporting and building capacity of technical staff to be more aware of engineering best practices and techniques.  Further, the role will require the successful EWB volunteer to discuss with and provide advice to the management of RWC.

The EWB volunteer will be required to gain an understanding of the RWC programs through interactions with local staff and visits to the various project sites across rural provinces of Cambodia, such as Kandal and Kratie. Through participating in monitoring and evaluation of the construction of WASH infrastructure in these regions, the EWB volunteer will be able to contribute their ideas and professional opinions on how the construction may be improved. 

Additionally, with this operational knowledge the volunteer will develop appropriate means to improve the technical capabilities of RWC staff, and through them, also improve the capabilities of the communities they work in.  Collaborating with the RWC director, the EWB volunteer will help to improve the efficiency of RWC in terms of both technical management and organisational strategic planning.

RWC requires the successful volunteer to be open-minded and assist them in researching and developing new WASH technologies as opportunities arise; both the procedures and techniques to carry out this R&D, and the outcomes themselves are required learnings for the staff of RWC.

 

Timing:

The role consists of three important phases beginning October 2010, including a 12 month field placement in Cambodia commencing in January 2011.

Phase 1: Pre-departure – October 2010

• Pre-departure preparation (medical clearances, training, administrative)
• Linking with the Australian based EWB project team if required for the project
• Linking with a local EWB chapter to enhance your resources and support networks and create opportunities for sharing your experience with members
• Identifying additional resources and support for the project
• Communicating with the Partner Organisation to discuss and clarify the project and role requirements

 

Phase 2: Field operations – January 2011

• Departure to host country and partner organisations
• Working alongside your counterpart within the partner organisation to meet your position objectives and build organisational and technical capacity
• Linking with EWB Field Officers to develop appropriate ‘Learning & Change’ materials to share with EWB members and partner organisations

 

Phase 3: Post field alumni – 2012

• Return to Australia to collaborate with the project team, knowledge hub (if relevant) and with an EWB chapter for a minimum period of 12 months  - this is on a casual volunteer basis – e.g. one evening a fortnight
• Participate in various EWB events including the National Conference and intake presentation evenings
• Participate in the development and dissemination of ‘Learning & Change’ materials within the EWB community
• Mentor future field volunteers preparing to work with the partner organisation

 

To fulfill this role, the volunteer will receive an allowance for living and basic accommodation while overseas, airfares to your host country at the commencement and completion of the placement, travel and emergency evacuation insurance, technical and personal support from EWB staff and chapters.

 

Applications

Please complete the volunteer application form and attach a statement addressing how you meet the essential and desirable selection criteria. We cannot assess applications that do not address the selection criteria.

 

Selection Criteria

We are looking for people who want to make a difference through a challenging cross-cultural experience, who are committed to having positive impact in overseas communities through all aspects of their placement, and who are willing to share their experiences with others to create change within the engineering sector in Australia

It is important that our volunteers understand that they will be working to build local capacity, rather than manage and deliver a project themselves, and this should always be their key focus.

For this particular role, it is essential that the candidate has:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (E.g. Civil or Environmental Engineering)
• Experience working in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector, including exposure to research and development
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible

 

The ideal candidate would also have meeting the following desirable criteria:

• Experience working in the business development sector
• Experience working overseas or in remote areas
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
• Experience in social marketing and community development

 

Our field volunteers are expected to demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Humility
• Cross-cultural communication skills
• Empathy and caring for others
• Enthusiasm and passion
• Creativity
• Willingness to learn
• Adaptability and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Good understanding of capacity development and current development issues
• Leadership skills and experience in a leadership role
• Ruggedness and ability to live in harsh conditions

 

Additional Information

 Confirmation of secondment is subject to:

• Formal approval from EWB and the partner organisation.
• Procurement of visa and work permits.
• Satisfactory completion of a first aid certificate.
• Satisfactory participation in a pre-departure briefing run by EWB in November 2010.
• A satisfactory medical examination of the applicant.
• A satisfactory criminal record check of the applicant and accompanying adults by the Australian Police.

 

EWB adheres to statutory laws in Australia and foreign countries regarding child exploitation, child pornography and the abuse of children. We are committed to the protection of children from all forms of harm.

Applications close on Monday 6^th September.

Please complete and return applications to k.axworthy@ewb.org.au with “Rainwater Cambodia” as the subject title.

 Or post to the EWB Perth Office:
c/o The University of Western Australia
School of Environmental Systems Engineering
M015
Stirling Highway
Crawley 6009
WA

Please DO NOT attach CVs, references or any other documentation.

For more information contact Kim Axworthy – South East Asia Program Coordinator:

Email: k.axworthy@ewb.org.au
Ph: +618 6488 8039

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