Roving WASH Technical Advisor

CR343

Our Client is a global humanitarian organization saving and rebuilding lives through health care, training and community development

The WASH Technical Advisor is a member of the global Health Technical Unit. WASH activities comprise a major element of emergency response and ongoing humanitarian assistance programmes given the important links to human health. Indeed our Client considers WASH to be one of its five flagship programmes and has made it a strategic priority to expand provision of WASH services within its global programme. As with all programmes there is a significant emphasis on capacity building in this role and in the programmes themselves.

This senior position is intended to improve the field performance WASH programmes through the provision of technical support and supervision, project design, development, donor liaison and staff training and to enhance participation in the WASH Cluster at country level, where appropriate.

Provide in-country support, supervision and training to programme teams on the ground to resolve implementation challenges and to develop WASH services as a part of an integrated country strategy. Develop and maintain a network of field based WASH experts within a community of practice.
1.        Contribute to WASH programme development through review and input into project proposals and donor liaison. Assist with recruitment of programme specialists.
2.        Encourage and enable effective field level participation in the WASH cluster through dissemination of tools and innovations.
3.        Participate in emergency responses, programme start ups and M & E projects as needed
4.        Contribute to the development, adaptation, testing and mainstreaming of good practices in needs assessment, project design and implementation, and M & E. Inventory the organisation's WASH track record and prepare case studies of experience for training and publication

Expected Results:
1.        Basic set of tools for needs assessment, project design and M & E are developed and pilot tested.
2.        Staff training in at least four country programmes has been implemented.
3.        Improved participation in WASH cluster in specific country programmes.
4.        Increased funding for WASH programming through more effective donor liaison and proposals.
5.        Improved results for beneficiaries in specified country programmes.
6.        Inventory of WASH programmes completed.
7.        WASH responses to emergencies are stepped up.
8.        Field staff community of practice is established.

£40,000

London plus extensive travel

An experienced professional willing to travel to remote and potentially insecure locations for substantial periods is sought for this position.

Must have:
1.        Substantial technical and managerial experience in WASH, including staff training, and a good understanding of linkages with public health. Specific knowledge of the engineering and behaviour change aspects of WASH is an advantage.
2.        Some developing country field experience and an understanding of the humanitarian system and its reform.
3.        Excellent communication skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders around the world via a range of methods - face to face, e mail, phone, skype, etc. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
4.        Commitment to the highest professional standards, ethics and values.
5.        Flexibility and a willingness to undertake a diverse range of tasks as required.
6.        First class leadership skills with the ability to inspire staff to perform to high standards even from a distance.
7.        A proven track record of donor liaison and programme development.

Desirable:
1.        A second language.
2.        Research capability.

To apply, please send in an updated CV and covering letter quoting CR343 to: applications@skillsforcauses.com

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis