Action contre la Faim (ACF) Cluster Coordinator – Outbreak Specialist Consultancy (Deadline 29 Mar 2026)

Humanitarian organizations are constantly seeking experienced professionals who can strengthen coordination during health emergencies and complex crises. A new consultancy opportunity has been announced by Action contre la Faim (ACF) for the role of Cluster Coordinator – Outbreak Specialist under the Global WASH Cluster system. This position plays a critical role in supporting national coordination platforms responding to humanitarian emergencies and disease outbreaks.

Below is a detailed overview of the role, responsibilities, and requirements for professionals interested in humanitarian WASH coordination careers.

Overview of the Consultancy Opportunity

The consultancy is designed to support the Field Support Team (FST), a surge and remote operational support mechanism that assists national WASH coordination platforms in humanitarian contexts.

Key details include:

• Organization: Action contre la Faim
• Cluster System: Global WASH Cluster
• Contract Type: Consultancy
• Contract Period: April 13, 2026 – September 26, 2026
• Work Arrangement: Remote work with possible in-country deployments
• Application Deadline: March 29, 2026

The consultant will work closely with the Global WASH Cluster and collaborate with partners such as UNICEF, which provides strategic leadership for cluster advocacy and operational support.

Understanding the Field Support Team (FST)

The Field Support Team is responsible for strengthening WASH coordination systems in humanitarian crises. It provides structured technical and operational support to national coordination platforms responsible for water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions.

Support is delivered through:

• In-country deployments during emergencies
• Virtual deployments for remote technical assistance
• Online coordination tools and guidance
• Capacity strengthening and mentoring activities

The team includes cluster coordinators, information management officers, and assessment specialists who collectively support effective and accountable humanitarian responses.

Key Responsibilities of the Cluster Coordinator

The consultant will play a central role in strengthening WASH coordination mechanisms at national and subnational levels. The role combines strategic coordination, technical advisory services, and mentoring.

Supporting National WASH Coordination Platforms

One of the primary responsibilities is to help national and local actors perform the core coordination functions required for effective humanitarian response.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating collaborative coordination processes among humanitarian actors
• Supporting national and subnational coordination mechanisms such as clusters or sectors
• Mentoring national coordinators, information management officers, and government focal points
• Developing or adapting coordination workplans aligned with humanitarian response cycles
• Improving communication and information flow between national and local coordination levels

The consultant will also promote stronger engagement from national NGOs and local authorities within coordination structures.

Strengthening Outbreak Preparedness and Response

A significant focus of this consultancy is supporting WASH coordination during public health emergencies and disease outbreaks.

The consultant will contribute technical expertise to improve outbreak preparedness and response systems.

Key activities include:

• Strengthening coordination structures during outbreaks such as Cholera, Acute Watery Diarrhea, and Ebola
• Supporting the development of disease preparedness and response plans
• Designing and delivering technical workshops and training sessions
• Developing country-specific tools for outbreak prevention and response
• Supporting monitoring frameworks to track response effectiveness

The consultant may also facilitate cross-country collaboration and multi-sector engagement to ensure integrated responses to public health risks.

Contributing to Global WASH Cluster Initiatives

Beyond country-level support, the role contributes to global coordination improvements within the Global WASH Cluster.

This includes:

• Supporting Cluster Coordination Performance Monitoring (CCPM)
• Identifying lessons learned from field deployments
• Contributing to global technical guidance and coordination tools
• Strengthening feedback loops between global and national coordination systems

These efforts help improve humanitarian response quality and strengthen coordination across multiple crisis settings.

Required Experience and Professional Profile

The consultancy seeks a senior professional with strong expertise in public health and humanitarian coordination.

Typical qualifications include:

• 5–9 years of professional experience in humanitarian programs
• Strong background in public health, WASH, or environmental health
• Experience working in humanitarian emergencies or outbreak responses
• Knowledge of cluster coordination systems
• Ability to work in multicultural and high-pressure environments
• Proficiency in multiple languages

Candidates with experience in mentoring coordination teams and facilitating multi-stakeholder processes are particularly well suited for this role.

Why This Consultancy Matters

The Cluster Coordinator – Outbreak Specialist plays a vital role in strengthening global humanitarian response capacity. By supporting national coordination platforms, the consultant helps ensure that WASH services are effectively delivered during crises and disease outbreaks.

Through collaboration with organizations such as Action contre la Faim, Global WASH Cluster, and UNICEF, the role contributes to improving coordination, preparedness, and response strategies in some of the world’s most challenging humanitarian contexts.

Professionals with strong public health and coordination experience will find this consultancy an impactful opportunity to support life-saving humanitarian efforts worldwide.

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