Assistant for engineering communications (distribution)/ Assistant WASH (distribution) in International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps never requires a fee, payment or other monetary transaction from candidates. If you are solicited for money in connection with this recruitment, please report it to the International Medical Corps at the whistleblowing website: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your resume or application to this website, it will not be considered.  

Job Description

The primary function of the Engineering Communications Assistant (Distribution) involves the provision of WASH NFI (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Waste Management and IPC ) during ongoing emergency response. The International Medical Corps is based on the development of the capacity of the WASH component, including the work and training of national staff and direct recipients of the organization's services. Main tasks andresponsibilities  

• Participate in the initial joint rapid assessment conducted by the WASH and Health teams for the implementation of the integrated program. Ensuring proper selection of beneficiaries for NFI WASH distribution in line with international WASH standards, working with the WASH team (expert, manager and coordinator).
• Take the lead in distributing water, non-food items to beneficiaries located in area of ​​activity of the International Medical Corps.
• Cooperate and make donations of kits for the prevention of infections and appropriate cleaning agents to targeted medical institutions.
• Contribute to the proper promotion of health and hygiene among the staff of medical institutions, patients and their caregivers; 
• Ensure that SPHERE and WHO standards (both qualitative and quantitative) are considered throughout the program cycle and well documented; 
• Provide the team with regular updates and technical guidance on progress, priorities and issues – verbally and in writing. In addition, it is necessary to work closely with the WASH team (professional and manager) to obtain the necessary technical guidance and directions for the WASH intervention. 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. 
• At least six months of experience in water distribution, WASH-NFI and other WASH-related activities in the context of Ukraine. 
• Experience of working in an emergency context is desirable, including assessment, design and implementation of hygiene promotion activities in a humanitarian and development context
• Knowledge of WASH linkages with other humanitarian sectors is an advantage
• Ability to effectively present information (both written and verbal) and appropriately respond to questions from management, colleagues, government officials. 
• Ability to understand gender issues in beneficiary groups is an advantage. 
• Knowledge of the English language is desirable. Fluency in English will be an advantage.

Standards of Conduct

According to the position, the individual must stimulate and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics in the entire organization and support chitke understanding of the standards of compliance and ethics of the International Medical Corps and donors, and adhere to these standards. Employees are also responsible for preventing violations of our code of conduct and ethics, which may include conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear, or become aware of a violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics or the Security Policy, you have a responsibility to report it.  

If this is a supervisory position, you should set an example of ethical behavior through your own behavior and supervision of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to comply with the standards set out in the code of conduct and ethics; monitor compliance of subordinate employees; consistently and fairly enforce the International Medical Corps code of conduct and ethics and policies, including safety and protection policies against harassment, bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace; support employees who raise such issues or concerns in good faith. 

Safety

All staff share a responsibility and commitment to the safety and protection of the population we work with, including particularly vulnerable adults and children. This includes protecting against the following conduct by our employees or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; labor exploitation, neglect or violence against children, adults at risk or LGBT representatives; any form of human trafficking.

Equal Opportunity

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants regardless of race, color skin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

International Medical Corps never solicits an honorarium, payment, or other monetary transaction from candidates. If you are solicited for money in connection with this recruitment, please report it to the International Medical Corps at the whistleblowing website: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your resume or application to this website, it will not be considered.