WASH and Climate Change Coordinator (Re Advertised)

Penny Appeal

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PKR. 250,000 - 300,000/Month

1. Background:

Penny Appeal Pakistan is implementing a multi-sectoral project focused on enhancing community resilience through sustainable WASH interventions and climate change adaptation in Sujawal District, Sindh. The region is highly vulnerable to climate-induced hazards such as floods, droughts, and waterborne diseases. The project aims to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services while strengthening community-level climate change adaptation strategies.

To ensure effective implementation and technical oversight, Penny Appeal Pakistan is seeking a qualified and experienced WASH and Climate Change Expert to lead the project’s technical design, implementation, monitoring, and capacity-building components.

2. Purpose of the Assignment:

The incumbent will provide technical leadership and coordination for the WASH and climate change project, ensuring high-quality implementation aligned with global best practices, donor requirements, and the needs of local communities.

3. Key Responsibilities:

Technical and Programmatic Leadership:

Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH and climate adaptation interventions.
Conduct technical assessments to design context-specific, climate-resilient WASH infrastructure and services.
Support the development and implementation of Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA).
Integrate nature-based and community-led solutions into project design.
Ensure all interventions are gender-sensitive and inclusive of marginalized groups.

Capacity Building and Community Engagement:

Build the capacity of field teams, partners, and local government stakeholders on WASH and climate-resilient practices.
Facilitate community consultations, behavior change communication campaigns, and training sessions.
Promote climate literacy and hygiene education in communities and institutions.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL):

Develop technical indicators and tools for tracking progress and quality of implementation.
Contribute to data collection, reporting, and documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and provide technical support.

Coordination and Representation:

Liaise with relevant government departments, clusters, and development partners.
Represent Penny Appeal in technical forums and climate-WASH coordination platforms.
Prepare technical reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external audiences.

4. Required Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Climate Change, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in WASH and climate change programming in humanitarian or development contexts.
Proven experience in designing and implementing climate-resilient WASH interventions.
Familiarity with government policies and global frameworks (SDGs, Paris Agreement, Sphere Standards, etc.).
Excellent understanding of participatory approaches and gender mainstreaming.
Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Fluency in English and Urdu (knowledge of Sindhi is an asset).
Willingness to travel frequently to Sujawal and other field locations.

5. Deliverables:

Inception report and implementation plan.
Technical designs and BoQs for WASH infrastructure.
Monthly progress reports and field visit updates.
Capacity-building reports and training materials.
End-of-project technical documentation and impact brief.

6. Contractual Arrangements:

This is a full-time position based in Islamabad with regular field visits to Sindh.
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and organizational policies.
The selected candidate must adhere to Penny Appeal’s safeguarding and child protection policies.

PSEA Clause:

Penny Appeal has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.