Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH) - Water Safety Plan

Posted by Ian Cunningham to South Asia, 6th August 2010, 5:52pm
Location: , Nepal
Applications close 6th September 2010

Partner Description

NEWAH (Nepal Water for Health) aims to create substantial positive changes in the lives of Nepali communities in need by improving access to and management of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). EWB is embarking on a partnership with NEWAH to achieve this by providing  technical assistance to develop their WASH services, and the capacity of communities to manage their own WASH services.

 

The current EWB volunteer at NEWAH is building the capacity of NEWAH to incorporate Water Safety Planning into their project delivery cycle. In a broader context NEWAH and EWB are exploring the opportunities for further collaboration, research programs and becoming an influential voice at the policy and standards level for WASH in Nepal..

Project Background                              

This project will build on the lessons learned through the work of the current EWB volunteer in developing a pilot Water Safety Plan (WSP) in the Terrai region of Nepal. The role of the successful candidate will be to build on these experiences by developing a second WSP in the hill country context, working out of the Eastern Regional Office (ERO) located at Janapath Tole, Biratnagar.

 

While refining the WSP process, the candidate will build the capacity of NEWAH staff to develop future WSPs and NEWAHs organisational capacity in the area of risk management. The volunteer will primarily work with the technical project team but will engage with all NEWAH staff members in training and developing NEWAH’s overall project processes.

 

This position would be co-managed by NEWAH and WaterAID Nepal (one of NEWAH’s funding partners). Like all EWB volunteers, the candidate will not only be an ambassador for EWB, but will be responsible for managing the relationship with our partner and other potential partner organisations. A key component of this role will be will be to contribute to the establishment of collaborative research projects across the range of thematic areas that NEWAH engage in. This gives the volunteer an opportunity to take part in creating the future of EWB’s work with NEWAH and within Nepal.

 Timing

The role consists of three important phases beginning January 2011, including a 5 month field secondment in Nepal commencing in January 2011.

 

Phase 1: Pre-departure – October 2010

• Pre-departure preparation (includes medical assessment, police clearances, training, administration)
• Liaise with the partner organisation, returned volunteers and Australian-based EWB project team as required
• Liaise with a local EWB chapter to enhance your resources and support networks and create opportunities for sharing your experience with members

 

Phase 2: Field operations – January 2011 – June 2011

 

• Depart to host country and partner organisation
• Collaborate with EWB Field Officers to develop appropriate ‘Learning & Change’ materials to share with EWB members and partner organisations
• Undertake specific role within partner organisation
• Monitor and evaluate progress

 

Phase 3: Post field alumni – June 2011 Onwards

 

• Return to Australia to continue collaborating with the project team, knowledge hub and EWB chapters for a minimum of 12 months
• Participate in various EWB events including the National Conference
• 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

Please note, Phase 3 is a part-time role.

Criteria

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualification and experience in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector
• Experience working in the field
• Experience working with communities
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible

Desirable

• Experience working overseas or in remote areas
• Experience working in a team
• Cultural sensitivity
• Experience in reporting and promotion of WASH

Applications

Please complete the volunteer application. We cannot assess applications that do not address the selection criteria.

Applications close on 6th September 2010.

 

Please complete and return applications to Ian Cunningham by email:

 

i.cunningham ‘at’ ewb.org.au

 

Or to the National Office, PO Box 388, South Melbourne, VICTORIA 3205

 

Please DO NOT attach CVs, references or any other documentation. For more information contact Ian Cunningham at the National Office; at the email address above or on:

 

Ph:+61 3 9696 9040

Fax:+61 3 9696 9034

 

Confirmation of secondment is subject to:

• Successful interview and reference checks.
• 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 for the applicant.
• A satisfactory criminal record check by the Australian Police for the applicant and all accompanying adults.

 

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