Job Opportunity
WASH Technical Advisor
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in over 15 Districts of Rwanda.
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in over 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for
the position of WASH Technical Advisor. This is a technical position
based at Head Office – Kigali and reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Vision seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for
the position of WASH Technical Advisor. This is a technical position
based at Head Office – Kigali and reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party.
*Position
is contingent upon funding and donor approval. Expected start date: 01 Nov
2015*
is contingent upon funding and donor approval. Expected start date: 01 Nov
2015*
Purpose
of the position:
of the position:
The
WASH Technical Advisor works to position World Vision as a leader in
innovative programs by serving as a lead in rigorous program design,
proposal development, technical support and training in the country. The
proposed WASH Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and have
responsibility for all activities associated with improving the WASH situation
and nutritional status of thebeneficiaries. S/he shall have a depth and breadth
of technical expertise and experience in designing, implementing and monitoring
integrated WASH, nutrition and food security programs, and related capacity
strengthening. The Technical Advisor will ensure a high level of programme
quality through programme performance, monitoring and reporting,
and actively participates in donor relations and the acquisition of public
funding.
WASH Technical Advisor works to position World Vision as a leader in
innovative programs by serving as a lead in rigorous program design,
proposal development, technical support and training in the country. The
proposed WASH Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and have
responsibility for all activities associated with improving the WASH situation
and nutritional status of thebeneficiaries. S/he shall have a depth and breadth
of technical expertise and experience in designing, implementing and monitoring
integrated WASH, nutrition and food security programs, and related capacity
strengthening. The Technical Advisor will ensure a high level of programme
quality through programme performance, monitoring and reporting,
and actively participates in donor relations and the acquisition of public
funding.
The
major responsibilities include:
major responsibilities include:
- Ensure
donors technical approaches and strategies are known by the NO leaders and
influence NOs strategies. - Ensure
technical approaches and modules (as per LEAP 3) are designed to meet WV’s
ministry goals as well as donors sector strategies. - Work
with programs and GAM Leads to utilize evidence from technical
approaches/experiences to influence internal and external stakeholders. - Participate
in or lead NGOs technical or sector specific working groups at national
and regional levels to influence national government and donor development
strategies. - Provide
leadership and coordination in the development, dissemination and
promotion of grant strategies, standards and tools in the technical area - Provide
technical expertise to grant staff and stakeholders, including needs
assessments, program design, start-up, phase-in, phase-out,
communications, reporting, monitoring and evaluation activities and ad-hoc
needs - Develop
reporting and evaluation processes for performance management of grant - Ensure
grant implementation standards meet or exceed donor expectations - Contributing
to the implementation and review of effective monitoring, review and
activities for program against agreed project deliverables - Ensures
the application of results-based management (RBM) standards and agreed
upon indicators - Collaborate
with Support Offices Integrated Program teams and Regional and National
Offices to develop and conduct training in program methodologies and
concepts, including program design, monitoring and evaluation, if
required. - Encourage
and facilitate the documentation of best practices and lessons learned,
directed toward multiple audiences, to influence policy formation, develop
capacity and foster professionalism - Identify
and communicate program quality concerns early to ensure swift resolution;
escalate program quality concerns appropriately to CoP and other key
stakeholders - Perform
other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
- A
Master’s degree or higher in nutrition, public health/environmental
health, food security, or in aclosely related field is required; - At
least seven years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting
WASH, nutrition programming, preferably in Rwanda is highly desired; - Field-based
international NGO work experience in WASH and Nutrition project or program
leadership, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years total development experience - Strong
technical skills in essential WASH, nutrition actions, growth monitoring
andpromotion, and behavior change communication is desirable; - Experience
integrating WASH and food security interventions into nutritionprogramming
is desirable; - Experience
and familiarity with [DONOR] reporting requirements - Demonstrated
successful experience implementing grant-funded programs - Strong
design, monitoring and evaluation skills preferred - Strong
track record in government and multilateral grant acquisition - Strong
track record in behavioral change programming
Other
Competencies/Attributes:
Competencies/Attributes:
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English are highly desirable. - Strong
communication skills, particularly advanced writing skills, report writing
skills for a variety of stakeholders - Ability
to build relationships cross-culturally - Ability
to multi-task - Strong
representation and presentation skills including workshop facilitation
skills - Strong
networking skills - Level
IV (fluent – speaking/reading/writing) Kinyarwanda language ability is
desirable. - Fluency
in English and the relevant other UN language, if it is officially used in
the country - /writing)
Kinyarwanda language ability is desirable - Strong
interpersonal skills
Salary:
- The
salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:
How
to apply:
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International
careers website, you will need to register an account along with your
application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality,
such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal
information to create your account. Further details will be collected during
the application process
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International
careers website, you will need to register an account along with your
application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality,
such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal
information to create your account. Further details will be collected during
the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In
case you face challenges applying through the online system, please write to us
on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no
applications will be accepted through this email)
case you face challenges applying through the online system, please write to us
on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no
applications will be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 30th June 2015; no late
applications will be accepted
closing date for submission of applications is 30th June 2015; no late
applications will be accepted
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks
