Chief WASH, L-4, Lilongwe, Malawi

Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Programme Officer, you will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Water and Environmental sanitation programme within the country programme.(in the absence of a Chief, Sectoral Section.)

Key Expected Results
Participates with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving programme delivery, with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and social mobilization.
Provides technical support to government and non-government organizations at the national, regional and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the programmes/projects. Plans, organizes and conducts training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building at the central and regional levels, and expansion of coverage of services.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a related technical field.
Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in Water Supply and sanitation or related fields.
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 preferably another UN language is an additional advantage. 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.

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-2009-000126. Applications must be received by 31 December 2009.

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.

WASH Specialist (M&E), L-3, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Purpose of the Position
Under the overall guidance of the supervisor, Head of WASH Section, you will be responsible to support government partners (MoH, Ministry of Education) to establish a comprehensive and sustainable monitoring system to measure achievements and gaps in WASH sector nationwide towards MDGs and evaluate the progress of the programme towards reaching its goals. You will be responsible to develop and implement an integrated monitoring system to monitor the national programme “Healthy Villages” and “Healthy Schools” in coordination with UNICEF Zone Offices and Planning Section.

Key Expected Results
Prepare a comprehensive set of indicators, methodology and data collection system for monitoring and evaluating the “Healthy villages” and “Healthy School” programme in consultation with all partners, to cover both process and outcomes and using participatory methods wherever applicable. Assist Government in developing a database that will be updated and operational at the lowest cost.
Compile and provide periodic reports and evaluations, as required within the logical framework. Assist Government in reviewing and publishing annual reports.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Post-Graduate degree in international development/development management. Monitoring and Evaluation in social area projects post-graduate studies or diploma would be an asset.
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and/or international level in social area project management, monitoring and evaluation. Practical and relevant experience in using planning, monitoring and evaluation tools in projects related to social area.
In depth knowledge of result-based programming, human right approach to project and gender mainstreaming.
Competence to provide technical assistance to counterparts as well as designing and conducting training processes related to monitoring and evaluation.
Good communication and analytical skills with ability to write and review technical reports.
Ability to work with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Strong computer skills including database management applications.
Independent and creative thinking.
Familiarity with logical frameworks and SMART objectives.
French is required. Fluency in English beneficial. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be 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.
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-2009-000120. Applications must be received by 31 December 2009.

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.

WASH Consultant, P-2, Global Framework for Action, Programmes, New York

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a WASH Consultant, P-2 in its Office in Programmes, New York.

Purpose of post:

The purpose of this consultancy is to serve on the Global Framework for Action temporary Secretariat providing coordination, reporting, progress tracking and planning for GF4A and the UNICEF-hosted High Level Meeting.

Please see Terms of Reference

Your profile:

- A University degree related to international development
- Experience working with meeting logistics and project management
- Effective communication skills in both written and oral communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
- Experience with and knowledge of institutional sector development partners in the WASH sector would be an asset
- Experience in international development, preferably the water and sanitation sector would be an asset
- Understanding of the work of the UN, and UNICEF would be an asset

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting WASH P2 to: to pdconsultants@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 16 December 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

WASH Specialist (Cluster Coordination), L-3, UNICEF, Nyala, Sudan [deadline 22 December]

Purpose of the Position
You will provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well coordinated, coherent, strategic and effective WASH response at State level by a mobilized and adequately resourced groups of agencies, local communities, etc.

You will assist in ensuring a more coherent and effective response by mobilizing WASH Cluster agencies to respond in a strategic manner across all areas of activity and also enhance predictability of humanitarian crisis. This entails providing support to the WASH Cluster Coordination in South Darfur to enhance inclusion of key humanitarian partners, maintenance and strengthening of appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanism, coordination with national/local authorities and State institutions, emergency preparedness, planning and strategic development, application of standards, capacity building and monitoring and reporting.

Key Expected Results
Outcome of your work should include:

Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective programme planning, development and management.

Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key WASH sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange.

Quality of rights-based WASH programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management process through results-based management.

Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches.

Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.

UNICEF’s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the WASH sector.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, or Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH-related development assistance. Additional training in Public Health and/ or Programme Communication an asset

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, including field work experience

Background/familiarity with Emergency situations

Fluency in English and another UN language

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

Remarks
Position is valid for a period of one year.

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-2009-000082. Applications must be received by 22 December 2009.

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.

Chief, WASH, L-4, UNICEF, Harare, Zimbabwe [deadline 29 December]

Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programme within the country programme.

Key Expected Results
Ensures the preparation of the Situation Analysis and its periodic update. Prepares WES input to the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and all related documents, (e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet (CPSS), Programme Summary Sheet (PSS)), for assigned programmes/projects. Planning and coordination within the UNDAF as well as the transition programming of the MDTF and other transition frameworks. In addition, incumbent oversees the cluster coordination as well as humanitarian resource mobilization for WASH.
Participates in the formulation and development of programme goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Plans, implements and monitors assigned activities.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a 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
Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity
Core Competencies: Communication [ II ], Working with People [ II ], Drive for Results [ II ].
Functional Competencies: Leading and Supervising [ I ], Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ], Analyzing [ III ], Relating and Networking [ II ], Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ] , Applying Technical Expertise [ III ].

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-2009-000038. Applications must be received by 29 December 2009.

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.

Chief, WASH, L-5, UNICEF, Khartoum, Sudan [deadline 29 December]

Purpose of the Position
Under the overall guidance of the Representative or Deputy Representative, you will be in charge of the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the country’s Water, Environment and Sanitation (WASH) programme. As head of section, you will also direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the programme.

This includes overseeing completion of situational analyses through accurate monitoring and analysis; monitoring developments at the international, regional and provincial levels; developing methodologies and new approaches for improving WASH programme effectiveness; and providing seasoned technical recommendations and advice on major programme directions and new initiatives. You will also promote UNICEF goals in the WASH sector through advocacy and policy dialogue.

You will also reinforce UNICEF’s position, capacity and credibility as WASH Cluster Lead Agency and ensure a well coordinated, coherent, strategic, and effective WASH response in Northern Sudan.

Key Expected Results
Outcome of your work should include:

Timely sectoral analysis, input and guidance provided for the Situation Analysis, and its periodic update completed for effective programme planning, development and management.

UNICEF’s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the WASH sector.

Technical leadership and coordination provided to key WASH programme/project documents, reports, plan of action, and targeted training/learning programmes, ensuring promotion of effective knowledge management.

Quality of rights-based programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management process through results-based management.

Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined project strategies and approaches.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or Geology, a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance. Additional training in Public Health and/ or Programme Communication an asset

Ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, including field work experience

Background/familiarity with Emergency

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

Competencies of Successful Candidate
Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking

Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment

Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget

Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching

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

Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization’s future potential

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders

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

Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities

Remarks
Position is valid for a period of a year.

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-2009-000062. Applications must be received by 29 December 2009.

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.

WASH Specialist (Cluster Lead), L-3, El Fasher, UNICEF, Sudan [deadline 22 December]

Purpose of the Position
You will provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well coordinated, coherent, strategic and effective WASH response at State level by a mobilized and adequately resourced groups of agencies, local communities, etc.

You will assist in ensuring a more coherent and effective response by mobilizing WASH Cluster agencies to respond in a strategic manner across all areas of activity and also enhance predictability of humanitarian crisis. This entails providing support to the WASH Cluster Coordination in North Darfur to enhance inclusion of key humanitarian partners, maintenance and strengthening of appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanism, coordination with national/local authorities and State institutions, emergency preparedness, planning and strategic development, application of standards, capacity building and monitoring and reporting.

Key Expected Results
Outcome of your work should include:

Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective programme planning, development and management.

Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key WASH sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange.

Quality of rights-based WASH programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management process through results-based management.

Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches.

Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.

UNICEF’s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the WASH sector.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, or Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH-related development assistance. Additional training in Public Health and/ or Programme Communication an asset

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, including field work experience

Background/familiarity with Emergency situations

Fluency in English and another UN language

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

Remarks
Position is valid for a period of one year.

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-2009-000078. Applications must be received by 22 December 2009.

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.

WASH Specialist (Cluster Coordination), L-3, UNICEF, El Geneina, Sudan [deadine 22 December]

Purpose of the Position
You will provide leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well coordinated, coherent, strategic and effective WASH response at State level by a mobilized and adequately resourced groups of agencies, local communities, etc.

You will assist in ensuring a more coherent and effective response by mobilizing WASH Cluster agencies to respond in a strategic manner across all areas of activity and also enhance predictability of humanitarian crisis. This entails providing support to the WASH Cluster Coordination in West Darfur to enhance inclusion of key humanitarian partners, maintenance and strengthening of appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanism, coordination with national/local authorities and State institutions, emergency preparedness, planning and strategic development, application of standards, capacity building and monitoring and reporting.

Key Expected Results
Outcome of your work should include:

Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective programme planning, development and management.

Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key WASH sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange.

Quality of rights-based WASH programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management process through results-based management.

Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches.

Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.

UNICEF’s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the WASH sector.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, or Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH-related development assistance. Additional training in Public Health and/ or Programme Communication an asset

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, including field work experience

Background/familiarity with Emergency situations

Fluency in English and another UN language

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

Remarks
Position is valid for a period of one year.

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-2009-000080. Applications must be received by 22 December 2009.

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.

Fundraising & Communications Expert at RAIN Foundation (The Netherlands, Amsterdam) [deadline 24 December]

Background

Access to water and adequate sanitation is a global priority in the development of southern countries. Under the leadership of the United Nations, and guided by the Millennium Development Goals, many governments, NGOs, development organisations and private institutions have become involved in projects in this area. Rainwater harvesting is an age old method to collect and store water. Renowned organisations are involved in researching and promoting rainwater harvesting techniques, but there are only a few organisations focusing on large scale, fast and efficient implementation of rainwater harvesting capacity.

RAIN (Rainwater Harvesting Implementation Network) is designed to do just this. It is an international network, with a small central management unit in the Netherlands and a growing number of partner organisations in southern countries. RAIN’s overall mission is to increase access to water on a global scale through developing capacity for the collection of rainwater, to benefit vulnerable sectors of society and women and children in particular, with a focus on regions where other means of water supply are not viable or adequate.

RAIN started in December 2003 with a focus on field implementation of small-scale rainwater harvesting projects (low-cost and relatively easy to implement by local communities), capacity building of local partner organisations and knowledge exchange. After concluding a successful pilot phase and receiving a 5-year grant from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, RAIN is now growing into a leading international network for rainwater harvesting implementation and knowledge management. RAIN has projects in 5 countries (Nepal, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal) and will possibly expand its programme to additional countries in the near future. Lately, the programme has been growing, new funding came available and there are many challenges to successfully scale up the programme.

For more information: www.rainfoundation.org

Job description

The RAIN Foundation is looking for an expert in the field of fundraising, communication and outreach with preferably several years of relevant experience in development work. The fundraising and communication expert (FCE) will be responsible for fundraising, promotion and communication within RAIN in order to increase RAINs outreach in the Netherlands and internationally. (S)he will work closely together with the RAIN team and will be ensuring the long term financial sustainability of the foundation. (S)he will actively identify and contact potential donors, in which creativity and a result oriented approach is expected, and will be responsible to the development of proposals to these donors.

Next to this, FCE will be responsible for RAINs communication strategy and plan. (S)he will be responsible for the development as well as the implementation of the communication strategy and plan, hence increasing RAINs visibility at a national and international level.

RAIN is looking for a highly motivated person to complement the RAIN team. The RAIN Programme Management Unit (PMU) consists of a small, dedicated team and working closely together as a team is essential. Open communication, a clear team spirit, resourcefulness, flexibility and solidarity with team objectives, are necessary skills. At the same time, s/he should be able to work in a result-oriented, independent way and take initiative. The FCE works under the programme manager of the RAIN programme.

The FCE should be willing and available to travel to (potential) partners and donors, trips to international conferences and seminars may also be part of the job.

The main responsibilities and tasks of the FCE

- Raise funds to ensure the financial sustainability of RAIN now and in the future, by actively identifying and contacting potential donors (from public & private sector and Dutch society) and developing proposals;

- Analyse granting possibilities within governmental, institutional and private sources in the Netherlands as well internationally;

- Fine-tune and implement RAINs fundraising strategy;

- Develop partnerships (relations) with (potential) funding partners in the Netherlands as well as internationally;

- Develop and implement RAINs communication plan and produce promotion and communication materials in order to increase RAINs visibility and outreach;

- Actively support RAIN PMU activities, like contributing to the preparation of the donor- and progress reports, team meetings, strategic issues and overall RAIN challenges.

Qualifications

A relevant degree (MSc) in e.g. development economics, communication or commercial background and extensive knowledge of and experience in fundraising, promotion and communication are essential.

- Minimum of five years of experience in a fundraising role, working amongst others in a donor centered fundraising environment;

- Demonstrated success at developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and obtaining subsidies and gifts from a variety of donors (e.g. governments, individuals, foundations and private sector);

- Demonstrated success at enlarging the outreach of an organization by active and creative promotion activities;

- Bring in a wide and strong network that increases the chances for, and enables RAIN to attract funding and increase its outreach;

- Strong communication skills in (social) networking and networking ability;

- Be fluent (written and oral) in English and Dutch and preferably French;

- Have strategic oversight and able to set the priorities for the Fundraising and Communication strategy and the practical implementation of those;

- Team player with result-oriented and entrepreneurial insights.

Application deadline: Thursday 24^th of December 2009

First interviews: Between 1^st and 10^th of January 2010

Applications with reference “RAIN FCE” should be sent to secr@aidenvironment.org

More information: schoemaker@rainfoundation.org or +31 20 5818250

Duty station:                  Amsterdam

Starting Date:                1^st of February (open for discussion)

Programme Officer Strategic Development & Partnerships at RAIN Foundation (The Netherlands, Amsterdam) [deadline 24 December]

Background

Access to water and adequate sanitation is a global priority in the development of southern countries. Under the leadership of the United Nations, and guided by the Millennium Development Goals, many governments, NGOs, development organisations and private institutions have become involved in projects in this area. Rainwater harvesting is an age old method to collect and store water. Renowned organisations are involved in researching and promoting rainwater harvesting techniques, but there are only a few organisations focusing on large scale, fast and efficient implementation of rainwater harvesting capacity.

RAIN (Rainwater Harvesting Implementation Network) is designed to do just this. It is an international network, with a small central management unit in the Netherlands and a growing number of partner organisations in southern countries. RAIN’s overall mission is to increase access to water on a global scale through developing capacity for the collection of rainwater, to benefit vulnerable sectors of society and women and children in particular, with a focus on regions where other means of water supply are not viable or adequate.

RAIN started in December 2003 with a focus on field implementation of small-scale rainwater harvesting projects (low-cost and relatively easy to implement by local communities), capacity building of local partner organisations and knowledge exchange. After concluding a successful pilot phase and receiving a 5-year grant from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, RAIN is now growing into a leading international network for rainwater harvesting implementation and knowledge management. RAIN has projects in 5 countries (Nepal, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal) and will possibly expand its programme to additional countries in the near future. Lately, the programme has been growing, new funding came available and there are many challenges to successfully scale up the programme.

For more information: www.rainfoundation.org

Job description

The RAIN Foundation is looking for a Programme Officer Strategic Development & Partnerships (Programme Officer SD&P) to take the lead and support in strategic organisational development, knowledge management, (inter)institutional learning and partnership development with preferably several years of relevant experience in development work. Currently, there is a great challenge and opportunity at RAIN to expand the strategic partnership network, in the South as well as in the North, in order to build and strengthen partnerships at (inter)national levels for funding purposes and strategic expansion of the RAIN programme. (S)he will increase RAIN’s outreach by establishing and strengthening partnerships with relevant organisations in the Netherlands and internationally. (S)he plays an important role in communicating with and building partnerships on (inter)national levels for funding purposes (to support the Fundraising & Communications Expert) and expanding the RAIN programme.

RAIN is at the brim of expanding its scope and network. RAIN is therefore looking for a person with a strategic vision and practical insights for the further development of the RAIN programme itself as well as the integration of new opportunities into the programme. RAIN, being an implementation network, has various programme components which could be further developed and/or integrated into the programme, such as identifying and improving Research & Development topics, methodologies for water use and impact assessments, monitoring and evaluations, participatory approaches for implementation, multiple-use approach for rainwater and innovative financial mechanisms. The results of this strategy development will directly feed back into RAINs country programmes.

Next to this, RAIN wishes to expand its programme to other countries. The Programme Officer SD&P will be responsible for assessing the feasibility and applicability of the RAIN approach in other countries and will actively identify organisations in these countries to implement the RAIN programme.

RAIN is looking for a highly motivated person to complement the RAIN team. The RAIN Programme Management Unit (PMU) consists of a dedicated team of four and working closely together as a team is essential. Open communication, a clear team spirit, resourcefulness, flexibility and solidarity with team objectives, are necessary skills. At the same time, s/he should be able to work in a result-oriented, independent way and take initiative. The Programme Officer SD&P works under the Programme Manager of the RAIN programme.

The Programme Officer SD&P should be willing and available to travel to (potential) partners and donors, trips to international conferences and seminars may also be part of the job.

The main responsibilities and tasks of the Programme Officer SD&P

- Produce clear results in strategic organisational development, knowledge management, (inter)institutional learning and partnership development;

- Identify, develop and implement strategic organisational approaches which will shape RAIN further, in its function as an international network and global centre of expertise for rainwater harvesting implementation;

- Maintain and expand RAINs strategic partnerships on a national and international level by identifying and actively contacting a variety of actors in order to increase RAINs impacts;

- Integrate monitoring and evaluation, impact assessments, learning, knowledge management and (inter)institutional learning in a more structural way in the RAIN programme;

- Support the Fundraising & Communications Expert in fundraising and establishing partnerships with potential donors;

- Promote and represent RAIN during relevant conferences and meetings;

- Actively support RAIN PMU activities, like contributing to the preparation of the donor- and progress reports, proposal development, team meetings and overall RAIN challenges.

Qualifications

A relevant degree (MSc) in e.g. development economics, communication or commercial background and extensive experience with strategic and organisational aspects of (preferably) NGOs, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluations, partnership development are essential.

- Minimum of five years of experience in a development cooperation environment or knowledge network function on strategic aspects of an organisation, preferably with NGOs and experience in the South;

- Demonstrated success at developing strategic plans, partnerships and effective networks in a variety of sectors;

- Demonstrated success at enlarging the outreach of an organization;

- Bringing in a wide and strong network that increases the chances for, and enables RAIN to strategically expand the programme, attract additional funding and increase its outreach;

- Above average communication skills in (social) networking and pro-active appearance;

- Being fluent (written and oral) in English and French, preferably Dutch also;

- Having strategic oversight and being able to identify opportunities for further development of the RAIN programme as well as the development of programme specific issues.

- Having experience with knowledge management, monitoring and evaluations, impact assessments and organisational learning.

- Being a team player with result-oriented and entrepreneurial insights.

Application deadline: Thursday 24^th of December 2009

First interviews: Between 1^st and 10^th of January 2010

Applications with reference “RAIN PO SD&P” can be sent to secr@aidenvironment.org

More information: schoemaker@rainfoundation.org or +31 20 5818250

Duty station:                  Amsterdam

Starting Date:                1^st of February (open for discussion)