Job Title: Sr. Technical Advisor, USAID
KIWASH
Requisition Number: 008
Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation
Position Type: Full Time – up to five positions
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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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