Post;Sector Leader,
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) - TANZANIA
Organization:SNV Netherlands
Development Organisation
Location;Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
SNV Tanzania is looking for a
Sector Leader, Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Based in Dar es
Salaam
(International Contract)
SNV Tanzania works together with local partners to provide
technical expertise in three sectors: Water, Sanitation and hygiene (WASH); Renewable Energy
and Agriculture, thereby contributing to find local solutions to global
challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
The WASH program in Tanzania contributes to extending
access to Water and Sanitation and improving hygiene with a focus in four
sub-areas:
Functionality of Rural Water Supply Services – programme
with the strongest track record Water and Sanitation Services in Schools –
strong programme but with challenging prospects Sustainable Sanitation and
Hygiene for All in rural areas – new SNV Tanzania programme area Sustainable
Sanitation and Hygiene for All in small towns and peri-urban areas – confined
experiences Our WASH team consists of a team of 10 SNV Advisors and we have
recently worked with 25 Local Capacity Building organizations. The WASH team is
working in both technical and governance aspects of WASH services.
SNV Tanzania is seeking qualified candidates for the
position of Sector Leader WASH. The Sector Leader is responsible for the
overall quality of program content, business development / resource
mobilisation, and management of the Tanzania WASH programmes. The Sector Leader
will enhance the quality and visibility of our WASH programs and position SNV
Tanzania as a knowledgeable organisation within the WASH sector.
Responsibilities
Programme Management: deliver effective development results,
planning and monitoring, financial management, and donor reporting; Business
Development: develop proposals and secure funding for innovative WASH
programmes; Advisory Services: lead complex assignments and monitor quality of
advisory services of the sector team; People Management: lead and coach the
team of SNV advisors, local capacity builders and consultants; External
Representation: develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to improve
SNV market position; Ensure proper integration of governance and gender issues
within SNV advisory services and synergy with SNV work in the Agriculture and
Renewable Energy sectors; Contribute to the WASH program through active
participation in external and internal networks.
Candidate profile
Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant field of study;
10+ years of relevant experience in WASH service delivery (specifically in our
four sub-areas) including at least 5 years in a management role; Professional
work experience in Africa; Proven track record in resource mobilisation;
demonstrated programme design, proposal writing, business development,
international donor, and private investor relationship management; Proven
experience with project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and
financial management; Proven experience in capacity building, facilitation of
multi-stakeholder processes, organisational learning, change processes and good
governance; Proven experience in knowledge development and evidence based
advocacy; A self-motivated achiever with excellent intercultural leadership,
teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organizational skills.
Contract Duration:
2 years initial contract, with possibility of extension
Desired start date:
November, 2013
Information on duty
station
Dar es Salaam:
Medical facilities: Medical clinics adequate for treatment
of common illnesses
Educational facilities: Good primary and secondary
international schools
Security situation: Good; family duty station, relative
political stability and no direct security threats, low to moderate criminality
levels
Accessibility: Daily international flights to Nairobi, South Africa,
European cities, and the Middle East; Good
national flight network
Communication: Good mobile, phone and internet capabilities
available
More information
about SNV
SNV is an international not-for-profit development
organization. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that
all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable
development.
Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years ago,
we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team of
local and international 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 - empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture,
Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving
some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local
solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of 40
million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.
How to apply:
Please apply by clicking on
http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328427 and completing your application in our
in-house recruitment system before 23 October 2013
Closing date: 23 Oct
2013
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