WASH Advisor

Job Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. We have built a long-term, local presence in 38 developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, providing innovative solutions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Renewable Energy. Our advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. SNV works to empower people to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development through market-driven development innovations.

SNV seeks a WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded nutrition and WASH project in Ethiopia. The objectives of the project include working with the Government of Ethiopia and other partners to implement multi-sector nutrition interventions to reduce malnutrition in Ethiopia.

The WASH Advisor will oversee the quality of all WASH interventions implemented through the program. S/he will be responsible for achieving expected WASH outcomes and the integration of WASH into nutrition and agriculture activities. This position will work with the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor to coordinate and systematically disseminate lessons-learned with other USAID-funded WASH activities.

Job Requirements

· An advanced degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. civil or environmental engineering, public health, international development, economics, business administration)

· A minimum of 7 years of experience in the WASH sector, in areas related to successful activity implementation, such as provision of technical expertise for WASH, demand creation, and sanitation marketing

· Demonstrated experience in building private sector capacity to provide WASH products and services

· Prior experience in the Ethiopian WASH sector is desirable, preferably including experience with national level coordination under the One WASH Program (OWNP)

Other Qualifications:

· Fluency in English is preferred

· Extensive experience in Ethiopia (local candidates strongly encouraged to apply)

· Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong track record in meeting deliverable and deadlines.

Closing date: Feb 26, 2016

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How to Apply

Candidates should apply by sending:

i) A motivation letter; ii) An updated Curriculum Vitae, and iii) Names and contact details of at least two professional referees.

THE TITLE OF THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR MUST BE MENTIONED ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.

Only applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to send their applications and CVs through e-mail at SNVEthiopiaRecruitment@snvworld.org not later than 26th February 2016. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Job Categories: Water and Sanitation Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 29 days.

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