WASH Vacancies

WASH Specialist, L-4, Khartoum, Sudan

February 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Chief of WASH, you will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency WASH programme in the Darfur region and provide leadership to ensure UNICEF functions as the lead agency in the field.

Key Expected Results
Ensure the preparation of the Situation Analysis with substantive data and its periodic update. Formulate emergency and regular programme goals and objectives for Drafur within the context of Core Commitment for Children and UNICEF commitment to children and women.

Co-ordinate with sector partners and the UNICEF’s sub-offices to facilitate the formulation and development of programme goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Plans, implements and monitors assigned activities. As the lead agency for the sector, develop goals, strategies and approaches for the sector programme in the Darfur regions in coordination with all sector partners and monitor its implementation.

Undertake regular field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project implementation. Identify weakness and constraints and proposes remedial action. Identify alternative courses of action, to accelerate /improve programme delivery effectively and efficiency.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced University Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in water and sanitation management and implementation, or related technical field.

Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in a related field.

Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology, in the field.

Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.

Leadership and teamwork abilities.

Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and gender equality in its workplace. Women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are dedicated and passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and to apply to this vacancy, quoting E-VN-2010-000137. Applications must be received by 12 February 2010.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Development Worker – Advocacy and Communications (Water), Progessio, Yemen [Deadline 22 Feb]

February 9, 2010 · Comments Off

The Progressio Development Worker will work alongside the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) providing support in building its capacity to implement public awareness, communication and advocacy campaigns/strategies at a national level, on the sustainable use of water in Yemen. This role will involve outreach activities with a variety of stakeholders, including local communities, religious leaders and farmers.

Duty station: Sana’a, Republic of Yemen
Duration: One-year placement
Salary: living allowance – US$1,182 per month (fixed and non-negotiable) + benefits (incl. £500 pre-departure grant, provision of accommodation and essential household equipment)

Requirements include:

  • degree or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline, and education/training in environment studies or a related field (e.g. water resources)
  • minimum of three years’ work experience working in water and climate change issues, and conducting environmental advocacy work.

Application deadline: 22 February 2010

To read the full vacancy text and download an application form go to the Progressio web site

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

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Director, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Gates Foundation, USA [Deadline not specified]

February 9, 2010 · Comments Off

The Director of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene will provide strategic leadership of the WS&H initiative, with a specific focus on non-piped sanitation. The Director will continue to build on the existing strategy and will be responsible for overseeing grant making and grant management, advocacy, people management and reporting of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene portfolio.

Position Title: Director, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Division: Global Development Program
Department: Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene
Location: Seattle, USA

Group Summary

Within the foundation’s Global Development Program, the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WS&H) initiative works to find effective, sustainable and scalable ways to assist the billions of people who lack access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and appropriate hygiene practices. Grants fund both direct solutions, such as user-led sanitation, as well as key elements for sustainable services, such as improvements to sanitation technologies and business models. In all cases, the Foundation seeks to catalyze action by others and to leverage the foundation’s particular capabilities, such as taking risks to drive innovation and engaging with a wide range of partners to achieve measurable results.

Responsibilities

The Director of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene will provide strategic leadership of the WS&H initiative, with a specific focus on non-piped sanitation. The Director will continue to build on the existing strategy and will be responsible for overseeing grant making and grant management, advocacy, people management and reporting of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene portfolio. The Director of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene will participate in the Global Development Leadership Team and contribute to the entire Global Development team through management and cultural leadership and a willingness to share knowledge as appropriate.

The Director of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene is responsible for leading and managing an experienced team focusing on: 1.Ending open defecation by replicating at scale a sustainable approach to rural sanitation; 2. Developing new technologies and tools that significantly improve sustainable sanitation service delivery in urban areas; and, 3. Targeted advocacy in support of non-piped sanitation. The total grant envelope for WS&H will be over $325 million through 2012, including existing commitments. The Director will measure his or her success by the impact created from grants and advocacy on increasing the scalable and sustainable access and use of sanitation in the developing world.

Qualifications include:

  • A minimum of 15 years progressively responsible experience in the field of development with mission driven organizations
  • Experience in the field and in working with developed and developing world governments and multilateral organizations
  • Specific experience in the area of Sanitation preferred. Highly prefer an advanced degree relevant to the sector
  • Ability to travel up to 15-25% internationally

To read the full announcement [updated 17 Dec 2009] and to apply online go to Gates Foundation job search page and click on search openings and search for Requisition Number 1854BR

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Project coordinator, Sustainable Services at Scale (Triple-S) project, IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, The Netherlands [Deadline 28 Feb]

February 9, 2010 · Comments Off

IRC is currently seeking candidates for the position of Project Coordinator of the Sustainable Services at Scale (Triple-S) project. The project will identify, develop and test decentralised models for the delivery of sustainable rural water services in developing countries.

Duty station: The Hague, The Netherlands + travel up to approximately 30% of the time to different developing countries
Function level: Senior Programme Officer, BBRA scale 12-13
Salary: S 12: €3,340.33 – €4,867.41, S 13: € 3,722.42- € 5,444.46, depending on qualifications and experience

Main responsibility:

The project coordinator’s main responsibility is the effective and successful implementation of the Triple-S project together with the project director and the project controller. Beside this the project coordinator will be working closely together with the project coordinator of the WASHCost project to help develop further the skills of project management within IRC.

Requirements include:

  • Extensive project management experience (minimum of 10 years), preferably in multi-country and / or multi-partner projects, including knowledge of project management systems and programmes
  • Minimum five years relevant experience of working and living in different developing countries
  • Preferably a Master degree or comparable experience
  • Fluency in English and at least working knowledge level in one other European language – preferably Portuguese
  • Working permit for The Netherlands (granted automatically for EU citizens)

Interested candidates are kindly requested to respond with a motivation letter and curriculum vitae before the 28th of February 2010 to IRC, attn. Ms. Angela Broek, HR Manager, e-mail address recruitment@irc.nl . Job interviews will be scheduled in the week of 15-19 March 2010. For additional information you can contact Mr. Ton Schouten at tel. +31703044053.

Please note: do not send application or requests for information to this blog

For the full vacancy announcement go to the IRC web site

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LTSI seeks national and international consultants in Integrated Water Resource Management [No deadline specified]

February 2, 2010 · Comments Off

LTSI, a Scottish based, employee owned international consultant company, with offices in Edinburgh and Nairobi and over 35 years international experienced in sustainable development and natural resource management has recently expanded its staff resources in the water sector.  Having won a number of highly innovative projects world-wide LTSI now wishes to contact potential professional consultants from the water sector to take an active role ion the further development of our activities.  We would like to hear from qualified and experienced national and international consultants in the areas of project management, water resources, river basin management, climate change adaption and particularly individuals with interdisciplinary skill related to water.  We are interested in professionals in the East, Central and Southern Africa regions, as well as worldwide and especially professionals with integrated water resource management experience at the basin, national and transboundary levels.  LTSI is currently building a highly innovative interdisciplinary professional practise incorporating field based technical assistance, policy analysis, advisory services, research, development and innovation.

If you would like to discuss possibilities of an individual association with LTSI, please contact us.  A copy of your CV would be appreciated.

Please contact:-

UK – Melvin Woodhouse

Email: melvin-woodhouse@ltsi.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)131 440 5500

Or

Kenya – Scott Geller

Email: scott-geller@ltsi.co.uk

Tel: +254.720320220

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WASH Advisor – Medair programme in Sudan (Northern States), based in Khartoum [No deadlien specified]

December 11, 2009 · Comments Off

Medair WatSan projects

Medair

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                                           Starting date                            Contract Details 

Khartoum, Sudan                                   As soon as possible                   2 years, 100%

Overview of project

Broad portfolio of projects in South Kordofan and West Darfur.

Responsibilities

To develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the WASH part of the Sudan (Northern States) country programme; to provide capacity building for national and international staff; and to contribute to the overall management of the Sudan (Northern States) country programme.

Qualifications

  • Qualification in Engineering

Experience

  • 3 years professional experience; 2 years leadership role
  • 3 years experience in developing world, including at least 1 year in humanitarian emergencies
  • Advanced leadership and project management skills; Leadership training desirable

Medair standard working requirements for the 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
  • 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. 

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“WatSan Advisor” / “Project Manager – Water & Sanitation” with Medair in Zimbabwe [No deadline specified]

December 11, 2009 · 1 Comment

Medair WatSan at work

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                            Starting Date Contract Details

Harare and field locations         As soon as possible       12 month contract; first 3 months assessment phase; 100%

Overview of project

Multisectoral projects in Zimbabwe. All WatSan projects contribute towards increased access for the beneficiaries to appropriate water and sanitation facilities, in combination with promotion of safe hygiene practices (WASH).

Responsibilities

To assess WatSan needs, design project, write proposals, initiate and effectively manage the water and sanitation project in line with the objectives, budget and timeframe laid down in the proposal under the overall guidance of the HQ WatSan Advisor / Country Director.

Qualifications

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

Experience

  • 2 years experience designing and managing WatSan relief programmes
  • Experience managing start-up phase of new relief project desirable
  • Experience in proposal writing and reporting
  • Previous management and leadership experience

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.

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WatSan Coordinator – Medair – Sudan (Northern States) [No deadline specified]

December 11, 2009 · 1 Comment

Medair WatSan activities in Sudan

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.

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.

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 FULL 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.

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ARD, Inc. seeks Infrastructure Manager, Senior Level, Senegal Water and Sanitation Program [no deadline mentioned]

November 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

ARD, Inc. (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a major infrastructure program in Senegal. This USAID-funded, five year program will work in Dakar and selected provinces to oversee installation and rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure, and will provide guidance to all field offices in these activities.  The Infrastructure Manager will also support strengthening small-scale private providers of products and services and water user associations.  Key activities include addressing technical design specifications, supervising tenders and contractors and developing a catalogue of water and sanitation technical options. French and English competency required. The Infrastructure Manager will report to the Project Director.  His/her work will be coordinated and supervised by the Deputy Project Director. He/She will consult with ARD’s Home Office Senior Technical Advisor who, with the Project Director will participate in the Infrastructure Manager’s Performance Reviews.

Responsiblities: The main tasks of the Infrastructure Manager will include, but are not limited to the following:

– Provide technical leadership on all water and sanitation technical designs.

– Provide direction, supervision and mentoring to the Field Infrastructure Specialists in the field offices.

– Assist with the development of job descriptions for local hires and/or consultants.

– Ensure quality control in all aspects of design, materials, and construction.

– Work with appropriate specialists in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems that will monitor the results of infrastructure activities.

– Lead efforts in helping communities understand and decide their technical and infrastructure options.

– Help develop guidance for communities in the preparation of local WSS development plans.

– Travel to Ziguinchor in years 1 and 2 and to other locations within Senegal beginning year 2.

– Participate and contribute as required in all work planning and evaluation activities.

– Under direction of the Project Director, support the work of personnel in other programming components.

– Additional tasks to be determined by the Project Director and ARD’s Senior Technical Advisor.

Qualifications:

– Civil or environmental engineering degree.

– Significant experience in integrated community development or social infrastructure projects with a water/sanitation/health (WASH) focus.

– Must have experience in coordination and partnership with government, private sector service providers, financial institutions (including micro-finance) and donors.

– Experience with programs that implemented successful systems for financial, engineering, and environmental due diligence.

– Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams on integrated WSH programs that ensure that infrastructure outputs are sustainable.

– Knowledge of the sanitation sector in Senegal: Casamance experience is desired.

– Must have significant experience programming within municipal/district planning, funding, and implementation cycles in Senegal.

– ECOWAS nationality and French language  skills required.

Duration: The project is for 3 years with an optional 2 additional years.

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Consultant, Somali Region Water Sector Review, UNICEF Ethiopia [no deadline mentioned]

November 24, 2009 · Comments Off

Terms of Reference: Individual Contract:
Somali Region Water Sector Review

The Regional Government of Somali Region, in particular, the Somali Water, Mines and Energy Resource Development Bureau (SWMERDB) would like to carry out an in-depth water sector review in 2009/10, informed by a comprehensive scoping study. The study and subsequent review will take into account Somali’s unique demographic, social, economic and hydro-geological context, in particular, the pastoral nature of a sizeable proportion of its population, and accommodate the views of government and non-government actors. Both the scoping study and the review will be designed to inform the development of a Regional Water Sector Development Plan and Plan for Accelerated Development to Eliminate Poverty (PASDEP, in essence the National Poverty Reduction Strategic Plan) in the context of the WASH Universal Access Plan 2006-2012.

Working with the Regional Steering Group and in particular the SWMERDB, guided by UNICEF and informed by other stakeholders, the consultant is to conduct a rapid water sector scoping exercise covering water supply, water for irrigation and hydro-power, based on existing information and informed by interviews with key informants and a number of visits to different parts of the region. The resulting report should include (i) the Somali and National context, with specific reference to demographics and the pastoral nature of much of Somali society (ii) water sector status in the context of development planning (iii) water sector policies, plans and budgets (iv) capacity analysis of different stakeholders and (v) a SWOT analysis.

The development of the water sector scoping report is based on a number of activities, set out below:

1. Desk study of existing documentation. The consultant will work from home base to review existing documentation, which will be collated and sent to him/her electronically or couriered by UNICEF (5 days input, resulting in a short inception report
2. Initial meetings and stakeholder interviews at Federal level, focusing on Ministry of Water Resources, major donors (World Bank, African Development Bank, DfID, prominent NGOs active in the Region, UNDP and UNICEF); collated an review additional documents
3. Initial meetings and stakeholder interviews at Regional level, focusing on (i) the Regional Steering Group involving key Government stakeholders representing the line bureaus involved, reporting to the Regional Cabinet; the SWMERDB; major NGOs active in the Region’s water sector, private sector entities and agencies including UNICEF. Structure of scoping report to be agreed with Regional Steering Group
4. Field visit to at least five different Woredas in four different Zones in the Region, meeting government representatives at different levels and local communities (25 days input). The final selection of locations will be agreed by UNICEF and the Regional Steering Group.
5. Follow up discussions in Jijiga and Addis Ababa
6. Working from home base, and using the information collected, draft the scoping report. This will then be reviewed by the Regional Steering Group, UNICEF and other relevant actors
7. Complete the scoping report, taking into account comments received

Total input is estimated as 60 working days over a 14 week period. Deliverables include a short inception report based on review of documents received; a first draft of scoping study, and a final draft taking into account recommendations made by the review panel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in Water Supply, Water Resources or other relevant field from an accredited University
  • At least ten years relevant experience, supporting the development of national or sub-national water supply / water resources policy, strategy, and plans in a development context
  • Specific experience of developing water sector scoping studies, associated development plans and related pieces of work
  • Specific experience of water resource planning / allocation in support of livelihoods in a pastoral / semi pastoral context
  • Able to collate, review and analyse a considerable volume of information in a relatively short timeframe
  • Excellent listening, presentation and report writing skills
  • Specific experience of Ethiopia / Horn of Africa useful but not essential

Contact:

Paul Deveril
Chief of WASH
UNICEF Ethiopia
pdeverill@unicef.org
+251 911 202718

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