Lecturer in Resource Recovery (m/f) – 1.0 FTE
Responsibilities
The lecturer will join the Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery chair group, which is primarily concerned with education and research to prevent pollution by the domestic, industrial and agricultural sector and to develop innovative techniques for the recovery of resources from waste and industrial effluents, based on a thorough understanding of the underlying bio-chemical processes. The current staff of the chair group anchors the teaching program of the specialisation Environmental Science and Technology within the Masters in Environmental Science programme and leads research and capacity development projects around the world.
The lecturer is expected to have his/her main expertise in the field of environmental engineering. He/she is expected to participate in technical and management aspects of several ongoing international research projects, but also in the acquisition of new projects. The main research topics are related to inorganic biotechnology for the treatment of industrial effluents and process water, focusing on the recovery and reuse of water, metals and other resources. The lecturer will have teaching responsibilities in his/her area of expertise and is expected to mentor MSc and PhD students.

Competences
• PhD degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, environmental sciences or related fields;
• Knowledge of environmental biotechnology and/or process technology; analytical chemistry, (bio)chemistry of organic and inorganic pollutants in relation to environmental biotechnological processes and their recovery;
• Teaching experience, preferably at the post-graduate level and University Teaching Qualification, and if not, willing to engage in a University Teaching Qualification training;
• Research experience, and a record of peer-reviewed publications in the environmental engineering field;
• Competency in, or affinity for, project management and potential for new project and research grant acquisition;
• Participation in teaching, research and/or capacity building projects in developing countries and countries in transition is an asset;
• Affinity to working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
• Excellent command of the English language and preferably one additional major UN language (e.g. Spanish or French); and
• Readiness to frequently travel and work abroad for short and longer term assignments.

Terms of employment
This position is, in principle, a permanent one, however, according to our Personnel Manual, the first contract offered is always temporary, and only after this period a permanent contract will be considered. 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 Dr. Saroj Sharma, Deputy Head of Environmental Engineering and Water Technology Department (+31 5 215 1772 or s.sharma@unesco-ihe.org ).
Applications in English can be sent by 1 March 2012 (closing date) including curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, motivation letter and the names and contact details of three referees, to UNESCO-IHE, attn. Human Resources Management (E: vacancies@unesco-ihe.org ), PO Box 3015, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands, stating vacancy-number 12-EEWT-01.

Reactions from staffing agencies and other 3rd parties are not appreciated.

Project Overview
Medair currently operates in three sectors in D.R. Congo, in health supporting of IDPs in Irumu and Bas & Haut Uélé, in WASH improving water, sanitation and hygiene in health centres and households and in infrastructure by rehabilitation of bridges and crossings to improve humanitarian access.

Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) 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 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace: Dungu, Province Orientale, DR Congo
Starting Date: 01 April 2012
Initial Contract Details: 12 months, 100%

Key Activity Areas

Management
• Regularly visit the work in the field to ensure quality standards are met consistently.
• Write interim and final reports for the project.
• Motivate and train the WASH staff.
• Manage the Beneficiary Outputs and other appropriate sections of the project budget.

Technical
• Oversee technical design and execution of the WASH project activities.
• Ensure the work meets quality standards and budget, logframe and timing requirements.
• Ensure the quality of the construction of all water and sanitation infrastructure, ensuring good maintenance and sustainable processes are put in place.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the WASH cluster leads, other NGOs conducting WASH projects and other agencies working in the areas of project implementation.

Planning and Reporting
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
• Lead needs assessments for new WASH projects.

Logistics
• Ensure in collaboration with the logistics department that items are procured in time, at optimal cost and to the required quality standard.
• Ensure careful use, regular servicing and appropriate replacement of all WASH equipment.

Security and Safety Management
• To ensure that all that is possible is done to ensure the safety of staff, beneficiaries and contractors involved in Medair WASH activities.

Qualifications
• University degree in Water Technology, Hydrology or Civil Engineering

Experience / Competencies
• 2 years engineer professional experience post qualification
• Preferably at least 1 year in developing country with experience in Hygiene and Health Promotion (HHP) and Sanitation in emergency settings
• Technical skills in emergency WASH interventions
• Experience in training and mentoring staff
• Experience in financial management
• Fluent French (written and spoken) desirable
• Ability to stay motivated when results are not immediately forthcoming
• Able to communicate in a constructive way even through tensions
• The ability to involve communities in a participatory manner
• Reliable, organised, good communicator

Medair standard working requirements for the field
• Experienced professionals in a relevant field
• Committed Christians
• Commitment to Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
• Overseas intercultural experience
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
• 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

Benefits
• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
• Full briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
• Annual leave, plus rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
• Additional benefits for those who commit to longer contracts: up to four weeks additional paid leave every 12 months, and re-entry allowance
• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing

Working Conditions
• Dungu is a rural town that experienced LRA attacks in 2008/9. Our base is south of the river in a secure location. Security in the town is generally good. Although social activities are limited there are several international NGOs with expat staff and a good social life is possible. Living conditions are basic.

Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link: www.medair.org/work-with-us and check the Field Vacancies.

We request that you complete all applications on-line at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. We review every online application. Applicants will be contacted only if they are selected as a potential candidate.

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VACANCY:               Programme Director
RECRUITER:          Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor
LOCATION:             UK Based
HOURS:                     Part-Time (40% full time equivalent per country)

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 10 February 2012

Background:
Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) is a tri-sector partnership between the private sector, civil society and academia focused on addressing the increasing global problem of inadequate access to water and sanitation for the urban poor and the attainment of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets.

It achieves this through supporting the adoption and replication of effective, sustainable and scalable models of pro-poor urban water and sanitation services by service providers and/or national governments. WSUP empowers service providers to demonstrate effective models in order to mobilise investments for further improvements and promotes successful approaches internationally. To meet its goals, WSUP delivers programmes in six countries under the guidance of Programme Directors.

About the role:
In order to effectively deliver its growing programme, WSUP is seeking qualified Programme Directors who are able to take responsibility for one or two of its country programmes (Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique, Madagascar, Zambia and Bangladesh) with typical annual budgets of US$1-2m per country. 

You will oversee and mentor the Country Programme Manager(s), ensure appropriate staff are used in  the delivery of programmes and that effective procedural guidance is in place. In addition to programme direction, you will be responsible for performance monitoring and programme growth, reviewing the overall status of the programme on a continuous basis and seeking opportunities to build the programme to greater scale where this can lead to greater impact for the urban poor.

Person Profile:
We are looking for someone with demonstrable programme director skills and experience at a senior level, with a track record in delivering programme goals within deadlines and budgets. You will have experience of working in developing countries, ideally in poverty alleviation or related fields, demonstrating an ability to work in a range of cultures.

With excellent interpersonal skills you will be able to supervise Programme Managers, negotiate with WSUP members and external partners at country and HQ levels, and provide effective support to programme teams, often at a distance.

For a full job description, person specification and an application form please visit our website: http://www.wsup.com/vacancies

For further information about WSUP, please visit: http://www.wsup.com

NO AGENCIES

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by developing and increasing the capacity of health professionals with tailored development opportunities. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels, and professional development activities aimed to enhance the technical and leadership skills of global health professionals. 

BACKGROUND
USAID/Mali’s Health and Accelerated Economic Growth Teams are implementing USAID/Mali’s approved Feed the Future Initiative Strategy and the US Government Mali-approved Global Health Initiative (GHI). Through USAID leadership in these initiatives, USAID will advance global stability and prosperity by improving the most basic of human conditions – the need that families and individuals have for a reliable source of quality food and sufficient resources to access and purchase it. 

GHI works with partner countries to improve health outcomes through strengthened health systems with a particular focus on bolstering the health of women, newborns and children by combating infectious diseases and providing quality health services. GHI aims to maximize the sustainable health impact the US achieves for every dollar invested. The principles underlying the foundation of GHI are the following: 1) Implement a woman- and girl-centered approach; 2) Increase impact through strategic coordination and integration; 3) Strengthen and leverage key multilateral organizations, global health partnerships and private sector engagement; 4) Encourage country ownership and invest in country-led plans; 5) Build sustainability through health systems strengthening; 6) Improve metrics, monitoring and evaluation; and 7) Promote research and innovation. Specifically, the GHI nutrition goal is to reduce child undernutrition by 30 percent across assisted food-insecure countries, in conjunction with the Feed the Future initiative. 

Feed the Future is a five-year Presidential initiative to reduce poverty and food insecurity and improve nutritional status of women and children in focus countries over a period of five years (2010-2015). Feed the Future pursues two paths: (1) addressing the root causes of hunger that limit the potential of millions of people; and (2) establishing a lasting foundation for change by aligning our resources with country-owned processes and sustained, multi-stakeholder partnerships. The initiative promotes a value chain approach to increasing agricultural productivity and rural incomes, with complementary activities to promote improved health status within these same communities. The Feed the Future nutrition goal mirrors the GHI goal, through a common, mission-wide strategy that integrates across sectors. 

In Mali, USAID has recognized the important link between water access, quality, sanitization, and hygiene, and nutritional status, and has further integrated USAID’s investments to reflect this important issue. As such, USAID/Mali implements a joint, intersectoral strategy for nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) under these two initiatives.

INTRODUCTION
The Senior Nutrition and WASH Advisor serves as a member of the Health Team and routinely works with the Accelerated Economic Growth team to plan, implement and report on Feed the Future per the initiative’s reporting requirements. S/he will serve as the primary technical lead for the $7 million USAID/Mali nutrition and WASH portfolio. The Senior Nutrition and WASH Advisor provides technical assistance on nutrition programs, including country nutrition and WASH programming strategies, program data analysis and preparation of reports for Congress and US Government leadership on nutrition and WASH program implementation. S/he will receive day to day guidance and onsite management from the Health Team Leader.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Nutrition and WASH Advisor include:

• Provide technical assistance for the design, implementation, and monitoring of multi-sectoral nutrition and WASH programs
• Provide project management support to USAID/Mali projects, including technical review and strategic input on work plans and reports as well as analysis and dissemination of project results
• Contribute to USAID’s strategic planning for activities related to nutrition, WASH and food security
• Collect and compile examples of evidence-based and innovative programming approaches to document and share with the Mission
• Provide technical expertise to the production of key strategic documentation, presentations and dissemination activities for USAID/Mali for nutrition and WASH activities in the context of Feed the Future and the Global Health Initiative
• Contribute to the Health Team’s strategic approach to programming related to nutrition, health, infectious diseases and food security
• Coordinate data collection and analysis from USAID/Mali programs to monitor and track progress on key nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene outcomes to inform reports for Congress and USG leadership
• Apply public health expertise to assist with the development and review of technical documents and guidelines for the Mission
• Monitor and analyze trends and issues and apply this analysis to USAID/Mali nutrition and WASH programs
• Work closely with Foreign Service National staff to transfer skills in USAID project management and reporting
• Plan, participate, facilitate and present at international, domestic and local meetings, workshops and conferences
• Present USAID’s position in the domains of nutrition and WASH to key stakeholders in Mali

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor’s own interests.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in human nutrition, public health or related discipline
• Minimum ten years’ experience in designing, implementing, and managing nutrition, food security, or related health programs in developing countries, with at least three to five years’ experience in a developing country or resource-challenged setting
• Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program data collection and evaluation
• Understanding of US Government budgeting, procurement policies and procedures, and US Government reporting required
• Experience working with USAID/Washington and USAID Missions, host country governments, cooperating agencies, and/or international Private Voluntary Organizations required
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• High degree of maturity and demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams
• French fluency required at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) equivalent level 3 speaking and level 3 reading (reference: www.ghfp.net/docs/ForeignServiceLanguageRatings.pdf)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a medical clearance to live and work in Mali
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programshttp://www.ghfp.net/docs/2012_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf

TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system athttps://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by January 9, 2012 5:00 pm eastern time.

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Technical Advisor II: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor

Maternal and Child Health Division, Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Location: Washington, DC

Assignment: Two year fellowship

GHFP II-P1-002

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by developing and increasing the capacity of health professionals with tailored development opportunities.  This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels, and professional development activities aimed to enhance the technical and leadership skills of global health professionals.  

INTRODUCTION

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Advisor serves on the Environmental Health (EH) Team within the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division of the Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (HIDN) in the Bureau for Global Health (GH). The MCH Division supports strategic planning, innovative program design, and monitoring and evaluation in maternal, newborn, child and environmental health programs globally and with USAID Missions. Additionally, the MCH Division manages centrally-funded projects for global leadership and country support. The environmental health work of the Division primarily focuses on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), but is coordinated with nutrition, education, energy, family planning, infectious disease, health system strengthening and research activities within the MCH Division, in other HIDN Divisions, GH Offices, and USAID Bureaus.

In partnership with host countries, donors, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector, USAID supports developing countries in design, implementation and evaluation of environmental health programs with a special emphasis on WASH. GH/HIDN as supported technical assistance and capacity building efforts in the WASH sector for nearly three decades. Focusing on behavioral outcomes related to use of infrastructure has become an increasingly important component of USAID’s health-focused activities in environmental health.

Consistent with these efforts, and to support not only GH/HIDN’s objectives but those of USAID’s other Bureaus and overseas field Missions, the Advisor provides programmatic and technical expertise in environmental health, particularly as it relates to primary prevention of diarrheal diseases and acute respiratory infections in children associated with poor sanitation and high levels of indoor air pollution, respectively. The WASH Advisor serves as GH/HIDN’s lead resource on sanitation and indoor air quality.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The WASH Advisor (the Advisor) provides technical leadership to the Agency in WASH, with a special focus on sanitation and indoor air quality. The Advisor also provides technical assistance to USAID missions, regional bureaus and other GH offices and divisions, and technical oversight of GH projects. The Senior Environmental Health Advisor provides technical guidance and oversight to the WASH Advisor, who is a member of the EH team.

Environmental Health Program Development

• At the programmatic level, the Advisor works with colleagues in USAID field missions to survey the WASH situation in-country, explores area(s) of competitive advantage for potential USAID engagement, and identifies opportunities to implement and evaluate gender-sensitive WASH activities and programs
• The Advisor works with mission staff to develop options for strategic mission engagement in WASH and indoor air quality , identifies potential mechanisms for implementation, and develops detailed program descriptions and amendments for procurement
• Because of the crosscutting nature of WASH, the Advisor explores and encourages integration of WASH activities into other existing or planned health activities, and into other development sectors like governance and education. Additional programmatic opportunities could include joint planning with the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance for humanitarian response, or collaboration with other US government units outside of USAID. The Advisor also develops and participates in WASH training for Mission staff and participates in broader capacity building activities for the Agency for programming under the Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act
• The Advisor also plays a key role in developing USAID’s health activities that relate to indoor air quality improvement, a nascent field with many programmatic parallels to sanitation – including a strong behavioral component as a critical success factor for impact and sustainability

Project oversight

• The Advisor provides technical support on WASH within the GH portfolio, with special technical oversight responsibilities for activities related to sanitation and indoor air pollution. The Advisor coordinates activities with other GH and Bureau programs to identify opportunities for integration, improved efficiency, and the potential to leverage other resources

Advancing USAID’s environmental health objectives in national and international forums

• The Advisor actively participates in meetings at the national, international and policy levels to advance USAID’s environmental health objectives, particularly in indoor air pollution and sanitation. This could include meetings with World Bank’s Water and Sanitation Program and various UN Agencies, as well as conferences and meetings of health and water organizations like the International Water Association

Agency Technical Resource on WASH

• The Advisor provides assistance to USAID staff and cooperating agencies on WASH, in particular on sanitation and indoor air pollution. The Advisor provides leadership in the development, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative program approaches in health-focused WASH activities, and liaises with the Water Team to link with other water sector activities, including integrated water resources management. S/he engages in technical discussions, research and analysis activities as necessary to make substantive technical contributions

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor’s own interests.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in public health, engineering or related field
• Five to twelve years of experience in research, design, implementation and evaluation of WASH programs with at least two years of experience in an international/resource challenged setting
• Demonstrated skill in conducting critical analysis and evaluation of technical and programmatic aspects of proposals and programs
• Excellent understanding of current issues in international environmental health/WASH programs. Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment

• Good understanding of programs and organizational aspects of major international donors, multilateral agencies, and NGOs/PVOs supporting the WASH sector
• Strong written and oral communications skills including ability to write technical documents and give state-of-the-art presentations to colleagues in and outside of USAID
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in an independent capacity and as a member of a team
• Excellent team and networking skills
• Good computer skills
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2010_Benefits_for_GHFP_Fellows.pdf

TO APPLY

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time January 13, 2012.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Organisation: IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre
Salary scale: Project Officer, BBRA scale 8 or 9 (min. € 2,280.63 and max. €3,469.57) depending on qualifications and experience
Duty station: The Hague, The Netherlands

Requirements include:

• Professional education, Masters level and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Prior experiences in applying Monitoring and Learning methods, preferably in development settings with strong analytical skills
• Strong technical skills. In particular at ease with experimenting and using software across a range of platforms (cloud computing, computers, smart phones etc.)
• Basic grasp of concepts such as bias, confounding and effect modifying factors in qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Willingness to travel regularly to Asia, Sub-Sahara Africa and Latin America (monthly visits overseas)
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written, with good English writing skills, knowledge of other languages is a plus
• Work permit for The Netherlands (granted automatically for EU citizens)

Application procedure

• Send motivation letter explaining your interest in the position, and curriculum vitae to IRC, attn. Ms Angela Broek, HR Manager, e-mail address recruitment@irc.nl Include a section in your CV that provides explicit details of the different statistical and monitoring packages and methods with which you are familiar and indicate your level of proficiency
• Job interviews will be scheduled on Tuesday, February 1st, 2012 and possible assessments on February 8th 2012
• For additional information contact Mr Kristof Bostoen at +31 70 3044055 or bostoen@irc.nl 

Application deadline: 19 January 2012

Please do not send applications or requests for information to the WASH Vacancies blog.

Read the full job advert at: www.irc.nl/page/68386

UNESCO-IHE has a permanent staff of 180, of which 90 are scientific staff, while about 250 guest-faculty from academia and industry contribute to the educational programme. Each year 750 participants (including approximately 200 new MSc students per year) from all over the world attend the various regular and short courses at UNESCO-IHE.

The newly created Department of Integrated Water Systems and Governance provides post-graduate education and training in the areas of water management and hydroinformatics to professionals with backgrounds in engineering, the natural and social sciences and management, carries out research in these fields and supports the development of education and research capacity in universities and other knowledge centres in the developing countries and countries in transition. In order to strengthen the interdisciplinary science base, with particular reference to social sciences and their interface with engineering and natural sciences, the Institute recently established a new Chair Group of Water Governance with currently 8 full time equivalent (fte) academic staff. The Institute is now looking for an academic leader of this group:

Professor of Water Governance (m/f) 1.0 fte

The inaugural Professor of Water Governance will lead and strengthen the Water Governance Chair Group. The successful candidate will be competent in water governance in general, and be specifically qualified in the areas of local and regional water governance. He/she should be a highly qualified scientist, with field/practical experience, and have a clear and critical vision on the role of social sciences (anthropology, sociology, social geography or other relevant discipline) in water governance, and be able to strengthen the identity of a strongly committed team of junior and senior academics with different backgrounds. The successful candidate will also have to facilitate the acquisition of appropriate educational, capacity building and research projects in developing countries and countries in transition, in order to create critical mass in terms of faculty. He/she will contribute to education, research and capacity development projects within the Department of Integrated Water Systems and Governance, with other academic departments within the Institute and with partner institutions. He/she should be willing to work on interdisciplinary topics in multidisciplinary research groups comprising, among others, water engineers and aquatic ecologists.

Responsibilities
• Provide leadership in strengthening the Water Governance Chair Group, and facilitate the development of a clear and shared identity and vision;
• Develop a strategic plan that identifies new research directions and opportunities as well as to raise resources to fund new staff in order to create the necessary critical mass of the Chair Group;
• Teach and coordinate relevant water governance courses at UNESCO-IHE and related institutions, at Masters and Doctoral level;
• Initiate, develop and implement research projects in the field of water governance;
• Co-supervise MSc, PhD and Postdoc research projects;
• Develop innovative post-graduate education and professional training programmes; and
• Acquire and contribute to international capacity development, advisory and other projects.

Requirements
The candidate:
• has a PhD degree in a relevant area of knowledge and a strong affinity with, and publications on, water governance issues;
• has an outstanding academic record;
• has teaching experience at (post-)graduate level;
• has a proven track record in conducting interdisciplinary research;
• has a track record in acquiring projects, including fund raising;
• is motivated to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
• is fluent in English, and preferably also in any other languages of the United Nations;
• has affinity with and experience in working in developing countries and/or countries in transition.

Terms of employment
The position is based in Delft, The Netherlands. A temporary contract will be awarded for the first 5 years, after this period a permanent contract can be offered. A competitive salary 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: Prof Dr. Pieter van der Zaag, Head of the Department of Integrated Water Systems and Governance (T: +31(0)15-2151829 / E: p.vanderzaag@unesco-ihe.org)

Applications in English, including curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of two contactable referees, and a vision statement, should be sent to UNESCO-IHE, attn. Human Resource Management (E: vacancies@unesco-ihe.org), PO Box 3015, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands, stating: vacancy-number 11-400-01 for Professor of Water Governance.

The deadline for applications is 15 February 2012 (closing date).

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 Integrated Water Systems and Governance provides post-graduate education and training in the area of water management. In addition the Department carries out research and supports the development of education and research capacity in universities and other knowledge centres in the developing world. Within this Department the Water Governance (WG) Chair Group focuses its activities on water governance issues at different spatial scales. The WG Chair Group has the following vacancy:

Lecturer in Urban Water Governance (m/f) 0.8 FTE

The new staff member is expected to contribute to education, research and capacity development projects concerning urban water governance within the Department, with the other academic departments and with partner institutions. The new staff member is willing to work on interdisciplinary topics in multidisciplinary research groups comprising, among others, water engineers, (aquatic) ecologists, economists and social scientists.

Responsibilities
• Teach and coordinate courses in the Water Management MSc programme;
• Initiate, develop and implement research projects in the field of urban water governance;
• Co-supervise MSc, PhD and Postdoc research;
• Develop innovative post-graduate education and professional training programmes;
• Acquire and contribute to international capacity development, advisory and other projects.

Requirements
The candidate:
• has a PhD degree in social sciences (preferably urban geography, sociology, anthropology or spatial planning) with a demonstrable interest and experience in governance of water resources and/or water services in an urban context;
• has a keen interest in conducting interdisciplinary research;
• is motivated to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment;
• is fluent in English, and preferably also in Spanish and/or French;
• has affinity with, and preferably working experience in, developing countries and/or countries in transition.

Conditions
Contracts are concluded initially for a two year period, with a possible extension of another two years. Thereafter a fixed employment can be offered. The position is based in Delft, The Netherlands. A competitive salary (scale 10 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:

Applications in English can be sent until 31 January 2012, including curriculum vitae, and a one-page motivation letter, to UNESCO-IHE, attn. HRM (E: vacancies@unesco-ihe.org), PO Box 3015, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands, stating: vacancy-number 10-400-02 for Lecturer in Urban Water Governance.

Organisation: IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre
Salary scale: Senior Programme Officer, BBRA scale 12 or 13 (min. €3,340.33 to max. €5,553.35), depending on qualifications and experience

Requirements include:

• Academic degree at master’s level, a PhD is considered to be an advantage
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience in an international context including at least 5 years of field experience in (South) Asia
• A work permit for The Netherlands (granted automatically for EU citizens)

Application procedure

• Send motivation letter explaining your interest in the position, and curriculum vitae to IRC, attn. Ms Angela Broek, HR Manager, e-mail address recruitment@irc.nl
• Job interviews will be scheduled on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
• For additional information contact Mr Joep Verhagen at +31 70 3044029 or verhagen@irc.nl

Application deadline: 05 February 2012

Please do not send applications or requests for information to the WASH Vacancies blog.

Read the full job advert at: www.irc.nl/page/68276

Organisation: IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre

Salary scale: Project Officer, BBRA scale 8 or 9 (min. € 2,280.63 and max. €3,469.57) depending on qualifications and experience

Duty station: The Hague, The Netherlands

Requirements include:

• Minimum Bachelor’s level in Project management or any related degree and/ or experience
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience of working and living in different developing countries, preferably in multi-country and / or multi-partner projects, including knowledge of project management systems and programmes.
• A work permit for The Netherlands (granted automatically for EU citizens)

Application procedure

• Send motivation letter explaining your interest in the position, and curriculum vitae to IRC, attn. Ms Angela Broek, HR Manager, e-mail address recruitment@irc.nl.
• Job interviews will be scheduled on February 6 and 7, 2012.
• For additional information contact Mr Christophe Nothomb at +31 70 3044058 or nothomb@irc.nl

Application deadline: 16 January 2012

Please do not send applications or requests for information to the WASH Vacancies blog.

Read the full job advert at: www.irc.nl/page/68278