Vacany Lecturer Business Economy (m/f) – 1 FTE

The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education offers post-graduate education in Delft, The Netherlands, and carries out research and capacity building projects all over the world. The mission of UNESCO-IHE is to contribute to the education and training of professionals and to build the capacity of sector organisations, knowledge centres and other institutions active in the fields of water, the environment and infrastructure in developing countries and countries in transition.

UNESCO-IHE has a permanent staff of 180, of which 90 are scientific staff, while about 250 guest-lecturers from academia and industry contribute to the educational programme. Each year 750 participants (incl. about 200 new MSc students per year) from all over the world attend the various regular and short courses at UNESCO-IHE.
The Department of Management and Institutions (MaI) provides postgraduate education and training in the area of water management to professionals with backgrounds in engineering, social science or management; carries out research in this area and supports the development of education and research capacity in universities and other knowledge centres in the developing world. The Department has two Core Groups: Water Services Management and Water Resources Management. This department has a vacancy for:

Lecturer Business Economy (m/f) – 1 FTE

The staff member will be positioned in the Water Services Management (WSM) Core Group. The new staff member will contribute to the activities of the Core Group in education, research and projects.

Responsibilities
• contribute to the development of the WSM core group;
• develop and implement research projects;
• supervise MSc and PhD research;
• develop and teach in post graduate education and training programmes;
• acquire and contribute to capacity development and advisory projects.

Requirements
Within the UNESCO-IHE system of competencies, the staff member will have a research profile with a secondary priority for education and training. The key areas of interest for the new staff member are all economic issues related to water services management. The new staff member is prepared to work with different researchers on a variety of projects within the MaI Department, across the other academic departments or with partner institutions abroad. The candidate meets the following criteria:
• Applicants are required to have a PhD. degree in the field of economics, preferably business economics or equivalent qualifications,
• The applicant must demonstrate a strong interest and experience in conducting interdisciplinary research.
• The applicant is willing and able to co-supervise MSc and PhD research projects.
• The applicant is willing and able to teach a variety of topics related to economic issues in the field of Water Services Management; such as Principles of Economics, Financial Management, Institutional Economics, Organizational Science, and Public Private Partnerships.
• Teaching experience at postgraduate level and good didactic qualities are desirable;
• The applicant is willing and able to acquire research, capacity building or advisory projects. Preferably, the applicant has established a network with the research and donor communities.
• The applicant must be fluent in English, and preferably also in Spanish or French.
• The applicant must have affinity with, and preferably working experience in, developing countries;
• The applicant must be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
• The applicant is willing and able to work abroad for short and longer term assignments

Conditions
This position is, in principle, a permanent one, however, according to our Personnel Manual, the first contract is for 2 years, and only after this period a permanent contract can be offered. The position is based in Delft, The Netherlands. A competitive salary (scale 10/11 CAO Dutch Universities) is offered depending on qualifications and experience in accordance with the conditions of employment for Dutch Universities. The appointment implies entry into the Netherlands’ Civil Service Pension Fund (ABP).
Candidates must be prepared to carry out long- and short-term missions abroad.

Information and application
Additional information can be obtained from Frank Jaspers, Head of the department of Management and Institutions (T: 015 2151729 / E: f.jaspers@unesco-ihe.org), or from Prof Dr. Meine Pieter van Dijk, Head of the WSM Core Group (T: 015 2151779 / E: m.vandijk@unesco-ihe.org).

Applications in English can be sent until 16 April 2010, including curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of three contactable referees, and a one-page motivation letter, to UNESCO-IHE, attn. Personnel and Organization Department (E: vacancies@unesco-ihe.org), PO Box 3015, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands, stating vacancy-number 10-400-01.

Acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated!

Policy and Advocacy Officer – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people – especially those with the fewest resources – have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

The goal of the Global Development Program is to increase opportunities for poor people in the developing world to lift themselves out of hunger and poverty.

We support efforts in the following areas:
• Agricultural Development: helping poor farmers increase their productivity and incomes;
• Financial Services: making a wide range of financial services—particularly safe places to save—more widely available to people in developing countries;
• Policy, Advocacy, and Special Initiatives: increasing awareness of global development issues; identifying and promoting powerful solutions; and advocating for more effective investments;
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: investing in effective sanitation approaches that will contribute to a world where children and families lead healthier, more productive lives;
• Global Libraries: providing free access to computers with the Internet through public libraries in emerging countries.

The Policy and Advocacy Officer for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WSH) is part of the Global Development Policy and Advocacy (GDPA) team. GDPA works on behalf of the program teams to bring more resources, more attention, and more effective action to issues important to the Global Development program. In this capacity, the PAO will work closely with the WSH team to oversee its advocacy activities, develop a grantmaking portfolio of advocacy grants, and bring more attention to WSH efforts and grantees in collaboration with GDPA’s communications and external relations team members.

Key responsibilities include:
• Work closely with the WSH director and other team members to develop, manage and monitor an advocacy strategy to help the WSH team meet its long-term strategic objective of increasing access by the poor to safe and sustainable sanitation services in the developing world.
• Analyze and evaluate partnership and alliance opportunities that will help direct donor organization, developing country government and private sector resources toward more effective WSH interventions and models. This work includes building and tracking efforts that promote policy reform, boost political will and improve the use of existing or new resources.
• Track current global, regional and national economic, political, social and other trends important to inform effective execution of the WSH strategy.
• Identify, develop and manage advocacy-related grants, contracts, and convenings related to achieving the WSH team’s advocacy goals.
• Help plan WSH-related activities involving senior foundation leadership—including the Global Development President, CEO and co-chairs—and draft related issue briefs as needed.
• Coordinate effectively with other members of GDPA, serving as the primary liaison to external relations and communications staff and resources.
• Directly take on other advocacy tasks by the WSH program in conjunction with WSH staff, such as grantee consultations related to advocacy, external relations visits and communications activities.
• Contribute to the overall quality of GDPA efforts.

Qualifications:
• BA/BS in public policy, international relations, economic development or applicable experience. Advanced degree in a related field strongly preferred.
• At least 7 years experience using a broad range of advocacy tools, such as government relations, issue campaigns, political advising, elite education and mobilization, messaging and media, etc.
• Experience in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector preferred.
• Significant experience working in a developing country and/or closely with partners, including governments in developing countries, bilateral and multilateral donors, and major civil society actors preferred.
• The ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work as part of a team and across diverse program areas.
• Innovative and open-minded approach to all aspects of work. Ability to question and challenge colleagues, including managers, and partners in a constructive manner.
• Strong public presentation skills and ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with advocacy partners (e.g. advocacy groups, other funders, donors, research organizations, and other development organizations).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to create persuasive and clear oral and written communications.
• Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people.
• The ability to stay calm and poised under pressure and remain focused in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated initiative to solve problems with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to the foundation’s core values, mission, and programs and to serving our grantees.
• The highest personal and professional integrity along with a sense of humor.
• Ability to travel up to 25%. Position is based in Seattle, WA.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

To apply for this position please go to:
http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R1503353208232

Project Officer for the East Africa Region, IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, The Netherlands [deadline 19 March]

IRC is currently seeking candidates for the position of Project Officer to work on projects and with partners in its East Africa Regional Programme (EARP), in particular in the Triple-S (Sustainable Services at Scale) project in Uganda. This project will identify, develop and test decentralised models for the delivery of sustainable rural water services in developing countries. The project will use a range of research, learning, communication and behaviour change approaches.

Salary:                 BBRA scale 10 (min. €2,396.62 and max. €3,852.13)
Duty station:  The Hague, The Netherlands, with regular missions to East Africa (est. 50% of the time)

Application deadline: 19 March 2010
Job interviews:               01 April 2010

Requirements include:

• Academic degree at masters or comparable level in a relevant discipline, preferably in environmental engineering, social sciences, (inter-cultural) communication, international/development economics or management
• Relevant professional experience, including a minimum of one year (including experience during graduate studies) in development processes in developing countries. Experience related to water supply, sanitation, public health, IWRM, infrastructure development, environmental management, local government or similar sectors preferred
• Fluent in English (verbally and in writing), and mastering one other language (preferable Portuguese or French)
• Working permit for The Netherlands (granted automatically for EU citizens), and will require being physically based in The Netherlands

Interested candidates are kindly requested to respond with a motivation letter explaining their interest in the position, and curriculum vitae to recruitment@irc.nl.

Additional information: Mr. René van Lieshout, tel.: +31 (0)70-3044045 or lieshout@irc.nl.

Read the full vacancy announcement

Research Fellow – Water Policy, Overseas Development Institute (ODI), UK [deadline 12 March]

The Research Fellow will join the Water Policy Programme (WPP) within ODI’s Rural Policy and Governance Group.

About the job:

• Research and policy advisory work: conducting high quality, applied research
• Fundraising: attracting funds through bids and marketing, including the development of a substantial personal research portfolio; and
• Public affairs: disseminating and promoting the programme’s work and ideas.

Salary: Research Fellow 1: £36,736 – £45,155pa and Research Fellow 2: £46,509 – £57,201pa

Reference: RPGG/02/10

Application deadline: 12 March 2010

For the full job advert and to apply online go to the ODI web site

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WASH Project Manager – Medair – Sudan Northern States

Main Responsibilities

Overall coordination of and responsibility for the management of Medair’s West Darfur water and sanitation project with other NGOs and UN agencies. Support to, and supervision and training of WatSan staff. Lead the transition of the WatSan programming from ‘out-puts and activities’ to “impact” through monitoring, evaluation, and appropriate humanitarian accountability partnership (HAP) activities. Develop high quality WatSan proposals. Contribute to the overall project coordination in the core management team.

Project Overview

A relief response to the needs of approx 200,000 conflict affected people in West Darfur state. Activities include: provision of primary health care, reproductive health; health education & hygiene promotion; improved water quality & access; and support of latrine construction (WatSan component for about 140 000). Some in El Geneina town, however most in rural locations.

Medair – A brief introduction

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace
West Darfur, Sudan (Northern States)                                      

Starting Date           
April 2010     

Contract Details
100%, 2 years minimum  

Qualifications

• Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and sanitation
• BSc/MSc in Water, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or Management is desirable

Experience

• 2 years work experience post qualification
• Prior management experience
• 1 year overseas experience in relief work with a NGO, preferably in the water / sanitation sector

Medair standard working requirements for the field

• Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
• Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty
• Single or married – without children, no dependent children
• Successful completion of Medair’s Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)

Application process

For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies: 

http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/

We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

WASH Project Manager / Base Manager – Medair – Sudan Northern States

Main Responsibilities

To coordinate the set up and consequent day to day running of the Muglad base providing security management, administrative support, and logistical coordination. To anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the development of appropriate water and sanitation objectives for Medair in Muglad, and contribute to developing appropriate projects/proposals. To effectively manage and implement the water and sanitation project in line with the objectives set.

Project Overview

Supporting sustainable improvement in access to and usage of safe water supply and sanitation practices in targeted communities; with a strong focus on hygiene promotion, latrine construction and alternative solutions such as rainwater harvesting, and bio-sand filters.

Medair – A brief Introduction

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace
Muglad, South Kordofan                                     

Starting Date    
June 2010                        

Contract Details
1 year, preferably 2, 100% contract

Qualifications

• Higher level qualification in water / technical subject

Experience 

•  2 years minimum experience post qualification
• 1 year’s overseas experience in relief work with an NGO preferably in the water / sanitation sector
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
• Vision and motivation to implement an entirely new project sector

Medair standard working requirements for the field

• Committed Christians and committed to Medair values
• At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field (more experience preferred)
• Minimum 3 months overseas work experience
• Willing to commit to Medair for a minimum of one year
• Single, or married without children (or no dependent children)
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)

Application process

For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:

http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/

We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Urban WASH Project Manager – Medair- Zimbabwe

Main Responsibilities

To effectively manage the urban water project in line with the objectives, budget and timeframe laid down in the proposal under the overall guidance of the Headquarters WatSan Advisor and Zimbabwe Country Director.

Overview of project

As part of the Zimbabwe programme to address WatSan infrastructure in both urban and rural settings, complemented by a health component, the urban project specifically addresses the water supply, treatment, storage & distribution system in an urban setting. The aim in this context is to increase quantity and improve quality of water flowing in pipes to town residents, to the extent that alternative cholera-prone shallow water sources are not used.

Medair – a brief introduction

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace 
Harare and urban centre                                                              

Starting Date 
1^st March 2010               

Contract Details
12 month contract; 100%

Qualifications

• Higher level qualification in civil, mechanical or process engineering
• MSc in civil, mechanical, process or environmental engineering or management desirable

Experience

• 2 years experience designing, planning and managing the implementation of urban public infrastructure, specifically in water supply, treatment, storage & distribution systems
• Good overall working understanding of urban water treatment processes
• 2 years experience working with consultants, clients & contractors

Medair standard working requirements for the field

• Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
• Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty
• Single or married – without children, no dependent children
• Successful completion of Medair’s Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)

Application process

For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:

http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/

We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

WASH Project Manager – Medair – Afghanistan

Main Responsibilities

Effectively manage the WatSan projects in line with objectives, budget and timeframe. Ensure beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the development of new WatSan proposals. Recruit, manage & train National WatSan staff. Monitor need for additional WatSan projects.

Overview of project

The projects Medair is currently implementing are a USAID/REACH BPHS programme for the Badakhshan Provincial districts of Ragh, Khwahan, Two Food Aid/food security projects in Badakhshan and Behsud, and a WatSan project in Behsud. Medair anticipates developing new projects in the Health and Water and Sanitation sectors and disaster preparedness / mitigation. 

Medair – A brief introduction

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace          
Central Highlands, Afghanistan

Starting date
As soon as possible          

Contract Details
Minimum of 1 year, 100%

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in relief or development and specifically in WatSan desirable
• BSc/MSc in Water, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or Management desirable

Experience

• 2 years work experience post qualification
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility required

Medair standard working requirements for the field

• Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
• Minimum time commitment of 1 year
• Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty
• Single or married – without children, no dependent children
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)

Application process

For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:

http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/

We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Program Manager, WASH, Samaritan’s Purse, Haiti [Open until filled]

The WASH (Water, Sanitation and Health) Program Manager will be responsible to develop and manage all WASH interventions of Samaritan’s Purse in Haiti. This will include on-going assessments, development of proposals for both internal and external funding, recruitment and training of team staff, program implementation and evaluation and program reporting.

Requirements include:

• Masters in Water Engineering or Public Health and be willing to work in a conflict environment and be willing to live in team housing
• Above average communication skills – English verbal and written
• Spiritual maturity … ability to keep the focus of work on the overall goal of sharing the gospel
• French/Creole language skills a plus

Length of commitment: 1 year
Open until filled
Target date to the field: March 2010

Go to the Samaritan’s Purse web site for the full job description and to apply online

Please note: do not send requests for information or applications to this web site

Senior Program Manager, WASH & Shelter, IRD, Haiti [no deadline specified]

Organisation: International Relief and Development, (IRD) Inc
Duty station: Port Au Prince, Haiti
Position type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide implementation management for all aspects of an upcoming emergency WASH and Shelter response program in Leogane, Haiti.

This position also serves a key role in a team oriented approach to identify opportunities, and develop actionable plans in coordination with the Emergency Team Leader, in-country, and key IRD Headquarters staff in coordinating and/or leading field assessment and proposal teams in the field.

Required Skills and Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 10 years WASH program experience
• Minimum of five years regional experience, Haiti experience preferred
• An advanced degree in a related field, or a combination of education and international program experience
• Strong knowledge of USAID and UN funding processes and reporting requirements
• French language is very highly desirable

More information and to apply online

See also the IRD Careers Page

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