Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a consultant with extensive experience in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) to help expand and strengthen Team Rubicon's ability to provide WASH programming to support the health and resilience of communities, and in an emergency medical context. This position reports to Team Rubicon's Manager of International Programs and is remote.

Position: Contractor, International Program Support (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)

Project: Improving Health and Building Disaster Resilience through the Provision of Clean Water (Team Rubicon International Programs)

Contract Duration: January 2023 – December 2023

Duties:

• Serve as the technical lead on all WASH activities, including providing subject matter expertise in support of WASH program design and planning, grant writing and execution of international programs and operations.
• Support Team Rubicon's International Programs and Operations teams grow their WASH capabilities and ability to target and adapt solutions to vulnerable populations pre- and post-disaster. Identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities, including but not limited to: (1) water treatment and distribution, (2) hygiene management and public hygiene training, and (3) waste management and public waste management training.
• Work across functions and teams to review and refine WASH processes and procedures.
• Assess and identify opportunities for improvement of WASH-related equipment and supplies as well as maintenance and testing procedures.
• Support in recruitment and management of technical personnel as needed for project implementation.
• Serve as the TR representative in Global WASH discussion groups and forums, supporting Team Rubicon's efforts to provide demonstrable impact in WASH programming for Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Programming.
• Provide in-person training on TR's International WASH capability to volunteers and in vulnerable communities.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and protection is considered throughout all TR WASH activities.
• Be available for reach-back support for deployed teams during international disasters and crises, should the need arise.

Experience and Background:

• 3+ years of technical experience implementing WASH programming in a developing country setting, preferably in the medical context
• Preference given to applicants with degrees in WASH-related studies (Geology, Engineering, Public Health, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of best practices for water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion in emergency response and recovery programs required
• Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for WASH in emergency response and recovery and where standards and best practices need to evolve; experience with USAID requirements preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and background in community mobilization and engagement
• Experience in coordinating with and providing guidance on working with the WASH cluster mechanism
• Experience in working with volunteer-based organizations a plus
• Spanish proficiency and experience working in Latin America preferred

Requirements:

• This position is remote but requires the ability to travel 2-3 times to Team Rubicon Headquarters in Los Angeles or internationally, for approximately one week per travel occurrence
• Must be COVID-19 Vaccinated
• Strong network with the global WASH sector highly preferred
• Required Work Hours: 10 hours per week
• Required Work Travel: 1-week expected 3-4 times during the 1-year contract

Job Type:

• Contract, hourly; non-exempt

Job Tier:

• Specialist

Pay Rate:

• $30.00 per hour

Cultural Principles:

• Mission First, Greyshirt Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first
• Step into the Arena: TR needs leaders who aren't afraid to dare to be great
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise
• Your Mother's A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship

The health of our staff and volunteers is a top priority for Team Rubicon. We require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. If you are not willing to be vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless Team Rubicon approves a valid exemption and reasonable accommodation for qualifying religious or medical reasons (or for other categories protected by applicable law. This policy is intended to comply with all state and local laws, including all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Learn more about Team Rubicon:

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org
• Facebook: Facebook.com/TeamRubicon
• Twitter: @TeamRubicon

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.