Population Services Intl,Technical Advisor Jobs in Malawi

Water,
Sanitation, & Hygiene*

Closing
date: 22 Nov 2015

TITLE:
TECHNICAL ADVISOR/ WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE*

DEPARTMENT:
EAST AFRICA

COUNTRY:
MALAWI

DATE:
OCTOBER 19, 2015

PSI
is a leading global health or

ganization with programs targeting malaria, child
survival, WASH, and reproductive health. Working in partnership with the public
and private sectors, PSI makes it easier for people in the developing world to
lead healthier lives and plan families they desire by marketing affordable
products and services. PSI has programs in more than 65 countries. For more
information, please visitwww.psi.org.

SUMMARY
OF POSITION

PSI
seeks a Technical Adviser, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Malawi to
provide technical expertise and guidance for the anticipated USAID
funded-program Organized Network of Services for Everyone”s Health (ONSE). The
goal of this program is to improve the health of Malawians through improved
access to priority health service; improved quality of priority health
services; strengthened district health systems and increased community demand
for priority services. This is a full-time position reporting to the Chief of
Party (COP) and based in Lilongwe, Malawi.

*This
position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES****:

Works
with DCOP in the design, roll-out and day to day management and
implementation of WASH activities
Work
with the districts and other local WASH management and promotion
structures or groups and community mobilization around WASH issues

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:

Master”s
Degree in Social Sciences or a related field such as in Public Health
Engineering / Geohydrology / Public Health / Rural Development, Civil
Engineering with extensive experience managing & Implementing WASH
Projects at the INGO level
Minimum
eight years” experience with progressively increasing responsibility for
designing, managing and implementing complex WASH programming in
developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing
partners
Demonstrated
hands-on experience in building government, non-government, and community
capacity to address WASH issues; and
Demonstrated
management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of
professional staff
Experience
working on WASH in East Africa or specifically in Malawi, East or Southern
Africa
Private
sector expertise and experience in small and medium enterprise development
and/or social marketing and market development approaches in support of
such development
Water,
sanitation, and hygiene, including engineering applications, overseeing
construction, and environmental concerns
Extensive
formative research, progressive M&E applications, surveys/studies, and
evaluations
WASH
sector finance and micro-finance expertise
Track
record of effective liaison with government officials and policy makers.
Expertise
in Behavior change communication and hygiene promotion
Proven
experience in undertaking activities aimed at empowering poor communities
and individuals including organizing civil society groups or community
based.
Strong
communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the
technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.
Strong
English writing and speaking skills. Knowledge of Chichewa preferred.

STATUS:

Exempt
Level
6

Please
apply online atwww.psi.org***. No calls or emails
please.***

Population
Services International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity
in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability
status.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:

Master”s
Degree in Social Sciences or a related field such as in Public Health
Engineering / Geohydrology / Public Health / Rural Development, Civil
Engineering with extensive experience managing & Implementing WASH
Projects at the INGO level
Minimum
eight years” experience with progressively increasing responsibility for
designing, managing and implementing complex WASH programming in
developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing
partners
Demonstrated
hands-on experience in building government, nongovernment, and community
capacity to address WASH issues; and
Demonstrated
management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional
staff
Experience
working on WASH in East Africa or specifically in Malawi, East or Southern
Africa
Private
sector expertise and experience in small and medium enterprise development
and/or social marketing and market development approaches in support of
such development
Water,
sanitation, and hygiene, including engineering applications, overseeing
construction, and environmental concerns
Extensive
formative research, progressive M&E applications, surveys/studies, and
evaluations
WASH
sector finance and micro-finance expertise
Track
record of effective liaison with government officials and policy makers.
Expertise
in Behavior change communication and hygiene promotion
Proven
experience in undertaking activities aimed at empowering poor communities
and individuals including organizing civil society groups or community
based.
Strong
communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the
technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.
Strong
English writing and speaking skills. Knowledge of Chichewa preferred.