Job Title: Sr. Technical
Advisor, USAID KIWASH
Requisition
Number: 008
Area of Interest:
Water & Sanitation
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the
donor.
Job Description
The Millennium
Water Alliance seeks up to five Sr. Technical Advisors for an anticipated
5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.
KIWASH aims to
provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery
through
(1) scaled-up
market-based service delivery models;
(2) increased
access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;
(3) improved
access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;
(4) increased
environmental sustainability of WASH services; and
(5) strengthened
WASH services and water resource institutions.
The project will
incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream
integration, and effective strategies to scale.
Long-term and
short-term positions are open for candidate with expertise in the following
technical areas:
·
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) service delivery
·
Hygiene
·
Sanitation
·
Health and nutrition
·
Behavior change communication
·
Business and finance (especially related WASH programs)
·
Water resources management
·
Environmental sustainability
·
Institutional strengthening/local governance/capacity building
·
Gender integration
Required
Experience:
·
Advanced degree in M&E, environmental studies, demography,
statistics, engineering, public health, business/public administration, or a
related field
·
Minimum of 5 years of experience related to WASH, water resource
management programs, donor-funded projects, capacity building, sanitation,
gender integration, or environmental engineering, preferably including
multi-sectoral implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
·
Fluency in written and spoken English
·
Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and
spoken Swahili
Job Title: Capacity
Building Specialist, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program KIWASH
Requisition
Number: 007
Area of Interest:
Water & Sanitation
Position Type:
Full Time - multiple positions
Location: Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo, and
Laikipia, Kenya
Please Note: These
positions are contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
Job Description
The Millennium
Water Alliance (MWA) seeks Capacity Building Specialists (CBS) for an
anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in
FY2014.
KIWASH aims to provide
at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through
(1) scaled-up
market-based service delivery models;
(2) increased
access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;
(3) improved
access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;
(4) increased
environmental sustainability of WASH services; and
(5) strengthened
WASH services and water resource institutions.
The project will
incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream
integration, and effective strategies to scale.
To achieve
at-scale sustainable service delivery and stronger governance for resilient and
sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya, MWA
anticipates significant subgranting to local organizations.
The CBS will work
with the Regional Program Managers based in Nairobi to implement the sub-grant
program and associated monitoring and capacity building activities.
The successful
candidates will have prior donor-funded subgrant experience, strong communication
and training skills, have understanding of one or more WASH areas, and will
work independently in the field while interacting with the Nairobi-based KIWASH
team.
Implementing
activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso.
Specific CBS
responsibilities include the following:
·
Support the Regional Program Manager and DCOP in administration
of the KIWASH subgranting program. Assist in training, monitoring, evaluating,
and reporting.
·
Ensure grant activities comply with MWA policies and USAID rules
and regulations.
·
Support pre-award training and, as needed, participate in
pre-award assessments.
·
Provide capacity building support to subgrantees, including
training to enhance financial management systems, budgets, and reporting
requirements under both MWA subgrant agreements and USAID rules and
regulations.
·
Support efforts to incorporate cross-cutting themes such as
gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change into WASH
and water resource management grant programming.
·
Communicate regularly with a wide range of subgrantees,
providing monitoring and coaching.
·
Support local organizations at different capacity levels in
strengthening overall capacity to manage internal operations and to deliver
WASH and water resource management programming. Technical areas may also
include: water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions,
product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition,
management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and
capacity development.
·
Provide reachback through Regional Program Managers for
additional specialized capacity building support and technical expertise.
·
Work with Regional Program Managers to coordinate and monitor
the financial management of subgrants.
·
Monitor grantees and provide required reporting.
·
Provide regular updates to Regional Program Managers on
subgrantee compliance, risks and challenges that may arise and offers solutions
accordingly.
·
Support subgrants close-outs. Assist Regional Program Managers
in preparing reports, capacity building plans, etc.
·
Provide support as necessary with monitoring and evaluation.
·
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
·
Superior analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong work
ethic.
·
Excellent training, facilitation, communication, and
presentation skills.
·
Demonstrated analytical abilities. Accuracy with numbers and
thoroughness are critical. Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) and financial accounting standards preferred.
·
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and other
sensitive information.
·
Background and understanding of one or more relevant topics,
such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions,
product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition,
management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and
capacity development.
·
Awareness of cross-cutting themes such as gender equity,
Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change for inclusion into WASH
and water resource management grant programming.
·
Familiarity with market sector approaches and private sector
linkages.
·
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability
to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with people from
diverse cultures.
·
Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated skill in quickly
assessing priorities and opportunities, with attention to detail. Capacity to
work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet inflexible deadlines.
·
Ability to work independently as well as in a collegial manner
with minimal direction and to initiate activities and identify organizational
needs related to responsibilities.
·
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. Conversant with Internet,
Microsoft Word, and other office tools.
·
Strong written and spoken English and Swahili.
Required
Experience:
·
University degree in business administration, finance, commerce,
or a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development,
engineering, and/or public health. Master’s degree preferred.
·
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the development sector,
preferably USAID-funded projects in East Africa.
·
Experience in accounting/auditing and knowledge of FAR and/or
USAID regulations highly preferred.
·
Relevant experience in coaching and supporting local NGOs and
businesses on technical or management level.
·
Demonstrated experience supporting donor-funded subgrants
strongly preferred.
Job Title: Regional
Program Manager, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)
Requisition
Number: 006
Area of Interest:
Water & Sanitation
Position Type:
Full Time - two positions
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: These positions are contingent on the awarding of funding by the
donor.
Job Description
The Millennium
Water Alliance seeks Regional Program Managers for an anticipated 5-year WASH
program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.
KIWASH aims to
provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery
through
(1) scaled-up
market-based service delivery models;
(2) increased
access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;
(3) improved
access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;
(4) increased
environmental sustainability of WASH services; and
(5) strengthened
WASH services and water resource institutions.
The project will
incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream
integration, and effective strategies to scale.
To achieve
at-scale sustainable service delivery and stronger governance for resilient and
sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya, MWA
anticipates significant subgranting to local organizations.
The Regional
Program Managers will work with the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to manage and
implement the sub-grant program.
The Regional
Program Managers will be responsible for managing the administrative aspects of
sub-grants to local implementing partners, including monitoring and verifying
financial reporting from subgrantees.
The successful
candidates will be knowledgeable of USAID rules and regulations, excellent
multi-taskers, knowledgeable in one or more WASH areas, and will support
capacity building specialists from Nairobi.
Implementing
activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and
Tana/Arth/Ewaso.
Specific Regional
Program Manager Responsibilities include the following:
·
Support the DCOP in management and administration of the KIWASH
subgranting program. Assist in planning, training, solicitation, selection,
granting, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting.
·
Ensure grant activities comply with MWA policies and USAID rules
and regulations.
·
Conduct pre-award training with DCOP
·
Participate in any pre-award assessments
·
Review the local organizations’ subgrant proposals, budgets, and
budget notes
·
Negotiate agreements with subgrantees
·
Facilitate the disbursements of funds to subgrantees in
accordance with grant terms
·
Interface with DCOP and HQ staff to ensure appropriate and
timely subgrant disbursements.
·
Conduct regular field visits to monitor and audit subgrantees
·
Provide capacity building support to subgrantees, including
training to enhance financial management systems, budgets, and reporting
requirements under both MWA subgrant agreements and USAID rules and
regulations.
·
Supervise and mentor capacity
building specialists, who provide support in the field
·
Coordinate and monitor the financial management of subgrants
through regular site visits, periodic reviews and tests of transactions, and
analysis of financial and administrative reports. Review and audit subgrantees’
reports, ensure subgrantees reporting timeliness.
·
Review subgrantees’ expenditure to ensure that it is incurred in
compliance with subgrant terms and USAID regulations
·
Review subgrantee financial and administrative reports and works
with subgrantee to correct and finalize reports as necessary.
·
Provide regular updates to DCOP on subgrantee compliance, risks
and challenges that may arise and offers solutions accordingly.
·
Maintain and manage records of subgrant agreements including
paper and electronic files, an inventory of all agreements, and a schedule of
dates and deadlines relevant to those agreements.
·
Conduct subgrants close-outs.
·
Assist DCOP and other staff in preparing reports, capacity
building plans, etc.
Required Skills:
·
Demonstrated knowledge of grant making cycle from procurement
through monitoring and close out.
·
Demonstrated analytical abilities. Accuracy with numbers,
extreme attention to detail and thoroughness are critical.
·
Superior analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong work
ethic.
·
Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP) and financial accounting standards.
·
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and other
sensitive information.
·
Strong understanding of one or more relevant topics, such as
water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product
introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of
water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
·
Awareness of cross-cutting themes such as gender equity,
Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change for inclusion into WASH
and water resource management grant programming.
·
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability
to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with people from
diverse cultures.
·
Capacity to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and
meet inflexible deadlines; excellent time management, organizational,
multi-tasking and leadership skills.
·
Ability to independently as well as in a collegial manner with
minimal direction.
·
Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills. Conversant with
Internet and other office tools.
·
Strong written and spoken English and Swahili.
Required Experience:
·
University degree in business administration, finance, commerce,
or a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development,
engineering, and/or public health.
·
Minimum of 5 years of experience working on sub-grant management
and administration for development programs, preferably USAID-funded projects
in East Africa. This should include oversight of RFAs, capacity building with
local organizations, and grants administration and monitoring required.
·
Minimum of 3 years in supervisory roles in donor-funded programs
in Kenya or East Africa.
·
Relevant experience in coaching and supporting local NGOs and
businesses on technical or management level.
·
Experience in accounting/auditing and knowledge of FAR and/or
USAID regulations highly preferred.
Job Title: M&E
Specialist, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)
Requisition
Number: 005
Area of Interest:
Water & Sanitation
Position Type:
Full Time
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: This
position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
Job Description
The Millennium
Water Alliance seeks two M&E Specialists for an anticipated 5-year WASH
program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.
KIWASH aims to
provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery
through
(1) scaled-up
market-based service delivery models;
(2) increased
access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;
(3) improved
access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;
(4) increased
environmental sustainability of WASH services; and
(5) strengthened
WASH services and water resource institutions. The project will incorporate
sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and
effective strategies to scale.
The M&E
Specialists will work with the M&E Director and the Regional Managers (who
oversee either the region of Lake Victoria or the region of Tana/Arth/Ewaso) to
monitor and evaluate a high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models
of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and
sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya.
The successful
candidate will be knowledgeable of USAID and GoK indicators and reporting
requirements.
S/he will also be
experienced in establishing indicators and monitoring, evaluating, and
reporting systems.
Implementing
activities will be primarily in Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, and Siaya counties; or
Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo, and Liakipia counties.
Specific M&E
Specialist responsibilities include:
·
Play an active role in the design, development, and
implementation of a monitoring, research and evaluation strategy for the
project;
·
Play an active role in the development and implementation of
monitoring and evaluation guidelines and reporting systems for project
activities, based on project indicators, and the development of innovative
approaches to measuring program performance;
·
Play an active role in the design and implementation of
performance monitoring plans, indicators, and systems for data collection.
Possible role in training of KIWASH staff members in the same;
·
Actively support of the development of the project’s data
management systems—including a longitudinal and relational database for
increased data accuracy, timeliness, and reliability, and for assessing overall
project impact and coverage;
·
Collect, analyze, and use program data for decision-making and
to inform governance, in addition to maintaining the indicator database;
·
Implement monitoring strategies and the assessment of data
quality, collection methods and sources of information, and data use for
strengthening KIWASH project activities;
·
Work independently to maintain progress toward reaching goals,
objectives, and specific activity targets;
·
Compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome,
and impact indicators, including routine data validation;
·
Measure effectiveness of the portfolio of KIWASH activities;
·
Ensure that results reporting meet MWA and USAID requirements;
·
Play an active role in the reporting of project performance;
·
Participate in preparation of project reports and work plans;
and
·
Play an active role in the analysis and publication of results,
as appropriate, and support other dissemination as necessary (as directed by
M&E Director and Regional Managers).
Required Skills:
·
Evaluation research skills, including applied knowledge of
quantitative research methods, sampling techniques, data analysis and
interpretation, and applied knowledge of qualitative research methodologies
·
Preference for monitoring and evaluation skills specific to
areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based
solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and
nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water,
and capacity development
·
Skill in monitoring and evaluating cross-cutting themes such as
gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change
·
Skill in data quality assurance
·
Planning, management, and organizational skills
·
Excellent written and oral communication skills
·
Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel
·
Fluency in written and spoken English
·
Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and
spoken Swahili
Required
Experience:
·
Advanced degree in M&E, environmental studies, demography,
statistics, engineering, public health, or a related field
·
Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of
WASH or water resource management programs, preferably including multi-sectoral
implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
·
Strong knowledge of and experience with indicators required by
USAID and the GoK
Job Title: M&E
Director, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)
Requisition
Number: 004
Area of Interest:
Water & Sanitation
Position Type:
Full Time
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: This
position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
Job Description
The Millennium
Water Alliance seeks an M&E Director for an anticipated 5-year WASH program
in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.
KIWASH aims to
provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery
through
(1) scaled-up
market-based service delivery models;
(2) increased
access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;
(3) improved
access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;
(4) increased
environmental sustainability of WASH services; and
(5) strengthened
WASH services and water resource institutions.
The project will
incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream
integration, and effective strategies to scale.
The M&E
Director will work with the Chief of Party to monitor and evaluate a
high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service
delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of
WASH services and water resources in Kenya.
The successful
candidate will be knowledgeable of USAID and GoK indictors, an adept manager,
experienced in evaluating new technologies and methods, and will lead the
M&E team from Nairobi.
Implementing
activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and
Tana/Arth/Ewaso.
Specific M&E
Director responsibilities include the following:
·
Provide strategic leadership in designing, developing, and
implementing a monitoring, research and evaluation strategy for the project.
·
Guide the development and implementation of monitoring and
evaluation guidelines and reporting systems for project activities, based on
project indicators, and develop innovative approaches to measure programmatic
performance.
·
Oversee the design and implementation of performance monitoring
plans, indicators, and systems for data collection. Supervise training of
KIWASH staff members in the same.
·
Develop the project’s data management systems—including a longitudinal
and relational database for increased data accuracy, timeliness, and
reliability and for assessing overall project impact and coverage.
·
Direct the collection, analysis, and use of program data for
decision-making and to inform governance, in addition to maintaining the
indicators database.
·
Provide leadership in implementing monitoring strategies and
assessing data quality, collection methods and sources of information, and data
use for strengthening KIWASH project activities.
·
Monitor implementation and progress toward reaching goals,
objectives, and specific activity targets.
·
Compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome,
and impact indicators, including routine data validation.
·
Measure effectiveness of the portfolio of KIWASH activities
·
Ensure that results reporting meet MWA and USAID requirements.
·
Lead the reporting of project performance.
·
Participate in preparation of project reports and work plans.
·
Ensure, with COP, that data are collated and shared with the
implementing partners and key stakeholders.
·
Lead analysis and publication of results, as appropriate, and
support other dissemination necessary (in collaboration with COP).
·
Provide training and mentoring of the subgrantees and local
capacity building specialists to ensure high-quality monitoring and evaluation
practices on subgrant program.
·
Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct reports.
Required Skills:
·
Evaluation research skills, including applied knowledge of
quantitative research methods, sampling techniques, data analysis and
interpretation, and applied knowledge of qualitative research methodologies
·
Preference for monitoring and evaluation skills specific to
areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based
solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and
nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water,
and capacity development
·
Skill in monitoring and evaluating cross-cutting themes such as
gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change
·
Strong supervision and mentoring/capacity-building skills
·
Skill in data quality assurance desired
·
Planning, management, and organizational skills
·
Excellent written and oral communication skills
·
Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel
·
Fluency in written and spoken English
·
Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and
spoken Swahili
Required
Experience:
·
Advanced degree in environmental studies, demography,
statistics, engineering, public health, or a related field
·
Minimum of 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of
WASH or water resource management programs, preferably including multi-sectoral
implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
·
Strong knowledge of and experience with indicators required by
USAID and the GoK
Job Title: Deputy Chief
of Party, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program
Requisition
Number: 003
Area of Interest:
Water & Sanitation
Position Type:
Full Time
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: This
position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
Job Description
The Millennium
Water Alliance seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated 5-year WASH
program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.
KIWASH aims to
provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery
through
(1) scaled-up
market-based service delivery models;
(2) increased
access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;
(3) improved
access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;
(4) increased
environmental sustainability of WASH services; and
(5) strengthened
WASH services and water resource institutions.
The project will
incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream
integration, and effective strategies to scale.
The Deputy Chief
of Party (DCOP) will work with the Chief of Party to manage and implement a
high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service
delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of
WASH services and water resources in Kenya.
The successful
candidate will be knowledgeable of USAID rules and regulations, an adept
manager, a technical expert in one or more WASH areas, and will lead the
sub-granting program team from Nairobi. Implementing activities will be
primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso.
Specific DCOP
responsibilities include the following:
·
Provide leadership to the program’s subgranting program. Oversee
subgrant program planning, training, granting, and supervise program
monitoring, evaluating, and reporting.
·
Support the COP to ensure that the design, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation, and progress of all program activities are in
accordance with strategies and standards and meet the goals and objectives of
communities, USAID, and the Government of Kenya (GoK).
·
Provide technical expertise in areas such as water supply, water
treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior
change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources,
governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
·
Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple
Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change are fully integrated into WASH and
water resource management grant programming.
·
Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct reports.
·
Provide financial management and reporting for the grants
program, including the submission of timely and accurate performance and
financial reports. Monitor budget utilization and ensure proper financial
management and utilization of funds.
Required Skills:
·
Strong understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures,
and grants management.
·
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, involving
large subgranting programs.
·
Technical proficiency in water supply, sanitation, and/or
hygiene program design and, implementation.
·
Strong planning, management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities, with
attention to detail.
·
Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
·
Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.
Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili.
Required
Experience:
·
Master's degree in business administration, finance, commerce,
or a relevant field such as environmental studies, international development,
engineering, and/or public health.
·
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the development sector,
managing USAID-funded projects, preferably in East Africa.
·
Demonstrated experience managing grant programs.
Job Title: Chief of
Party, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program
Requisition
Number: 001
Area of Interest:
Water & Sanitation
Position Type:
Full Time
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: This
position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
Job Description
The Millennium
Water Alliance seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in
Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014.
KIWASH aims to
provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery
through
(1) scaled-up
market-based service delivery models;
(2) increased
access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services;
(3) improved
access to integrated WASH and nutrition services;
(4) increased
environmental sustainability of WASH services; and
(5) strengthened
WASH services and water resource institutions.
The project will
incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream
integration, and effective strategies to scale.
The Chief of
Party will lead a coalition of NGOs and other development partners in managing
and implementing a high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of
sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable
management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya.
The successful
candidate will be a key decision-maker, an adept manager, a technical expert in
one or more WASH areas, and will lead a team of direct reports in Nairobi and
coordinate multiple implementing partner organizations to ensure operational
and programmatic efficiency and success.
Implementing
activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and
Tana/Arth/Ewaso.
Specific COP
responsibilities include the following:
·
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the
program. Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervise program monitoring,
evaluating, and reporting. Ensure quality and timely submittal of all project
deliverables.
·
Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, as well as establish,
represent and maintain effective working relationships with USAID, key GoK
partners, local and international NGOs, implementing partners, and other
development sector stakeholders.
·
Provide strategic direction in technical areas such as water
supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product
introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of
water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
·
Ensure that the design, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation, and progress of all program activities are in accordance with
strategies and standards and meet the goals and objectives of communities,
USAID, and the Government of Kenya (GoK).
·
Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple
Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change are fully integrated into WASH and
water resource management programming.
·
Maintain effective relationships with other USAID implementing
partners and work to ensure cross-project alignment of annual workplans and
WASH technical approaches.
·
Create a culture of integrity across the project.
·
Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct reports
and senior team members.
·
Provide oversight and consolidation for the financial management
and reporting for the program, including the submission of timely and accurate
performance and financial reports.
·
Monitor budget utilization and ensures proper financial
management and utilization of funds.
·
Oversee implementation of a common monitoring, evaluation and
learning system among all partners and analyze the data it generates to inform
project management, technical programming and development of best practices and
applied research.
·
Facilitate and document lessons learned and best practices
within the coalition and outside it such that all participating institutions,
USAID, the GoK, and constituent communities may realize improved WASH outcomes.
·
Organizes learning and sharing opportunities between program and
external stakeholders on a regular basis.
·
Use problem-solving and consensus-building skills and ability to
promote coordination among diverse interests and institutions.
Required Skills:
·
Technical proficiency in water supply, sanitation, and/or
hygiene program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
·
Demonstrated experience managing similarly complex projects in
East African countries, involving multi-million dollar budgets, coordination
with multiple programs, and partner institutions.
·
Demonstrated knowledge of the cross-sectoral application of WASH
strategies to improve health, livelihoods and nutrition.
·
Demonstrated knowledge and application of state-of-the-art WASH
practices and approaches.
·
Knowledge and prior application of participatory methodologies.
·
Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills.
Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and
managing a variety of activities with attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact
professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and
staff at all levels of the organization. Proven ability to convene/chair high
profile meetings.
·
Understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures, and
grants management.
·
Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
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Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.
Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili.
Required
Experience:
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Master's degree in a relevant field such as environmental studies,
international development, engineering, and/or public health.
·
Minimum of 10 years of senior-level management experience in the
development sector, preferably in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
Preference for additional experience in policy and governance.
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3-5 years of experience managing and/or implementing
USAID-funded programs in East Africa.
Qualified Kenyan
nationals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should
forward a cover letter, CV in reverse chronological format, and a list of at
least 3 professional references (name, contact information, and statement of
relationship to the reference) to MWAKIWASHCoP@gmail.com.
Closing Date: November 25, 2013
Disclaimer: This
job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and
responsibilities associated with the position.
The Millennium
Water Alliance offers sustainable solutions through advocacy, shared knowledge,
and collaborative programming. Our vision mirrors our belief that no one should
die or suffer chronic illness as the result of a water-related disease. With
nine implementing NGO members, the Alliance demonstrates commitment to water
and sanitation programs that embody the values of transparency, accountability,
efficiency, and sensitivity in all their work.
We encourage
applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural
groups. EOE/M/F/D/V
