FHI 360,WASH Specialist Jobs in Malawi

Closing date: 29 Feb 2016

FHI 360 is a
nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a
unique mix of capabilities to addr
ess today’s interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all
U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the
position of: Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist

Description:

FHI360 seeks a
qualified candidate for the position of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Specialist for an upcoming food security and nutrition project in Malawi.

Availability of
position is contingent upon funding.

Job Summary
/ Responsibilities:

The WASH Specialist
will be a senior member of the project team and work with regional and local
NGO partners, government, community organizations, private sector and other
stakeholders to accomplish sustained water and sanitation services and behavior
change in sanitation and hygiene practices through relevant strategies that
address both demand and supply, as well as linkages to nutrition and food
security.

This position
requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in the areas of
agricultural development, value chain activities, private sector engagement and
livelihoods with skills in capacity building and technical provision. The
position will be based in Malawi and will report to the Director of Nutrition.
Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

Advise
on and monitor technical quality of deliverables associated with sustained
water and sanitation services and adoption of key hygiene behaviors.
Develop
tailored sanitation and hygiene strategies and marketing approaches to
improve demand and supply for improved sanitation and hygiene products and
services based on a regional context.
Ensure
regional level WASH activities are performed, implemented and expanded
with consistent approaches and quality, in accordance with national and
global policies and best practices.
Advise
partners on all technical aspects of WASH activities implementation,
ensuring a unified and effective approach to achieving project milestones.
Provides
technical assistance to develop and implement communication strategies and
materials, through all phases from formative research, through design,
media and materials production, community mobilization and evaluation.
Develop
or review relevant guidelines, materials, trainings, job aids and tools to
ensure the technical strategies are reflected accurately.
Identify
and collate evidence base of promising practices and support dissemination
workshops to improve existing practices and introduce new practices and/or
ideas among partners and key stakeholders
Review
technical documents and other deliverables to ensure alignment with
overall project strategy.
Ensure
that effective engagement is maintained with communities and with local
government partners, to ensure responsive and sustainable programming.
Participate
in relevant technical working groups and forums at the national, regional
and global level.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s
degree or higher in engineering, health communications, public health
management, marketing, or a related field.
Minimum
of 10 years’ experience in WASH programs.
Experience
in managing WASH programming.
Experience
implementing community water system facility development, including
multiple water use services.
Experience
implementing Community Led Total Sanitation and hygiene programming and
training staff.
Demonstrated
strong technical programming skills.
Proven
ability to work as an effective team member.
Demonstrated
interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience working in
collaboration with partners, donors and NGOs.
Preference
for experience in behavior change materials development.
Preference
for experience in sanitation marketing.
Preference
for experience with USAID projects.
Malawian
nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

This job description
summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the
exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document
should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.
Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360’s Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers
or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org.
Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please
specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do
not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or
seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability,
veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic
protected under applicable law.