16/05/2013
Senior Wash Advisor
Company Profile
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development. It contributes to poverty alleviation through (1) increasing Production, Income and Employment (PIE) and (2) increasing access to Quality Basic Services (BASE).
Job Description
SNV Ghana Country Sector Programmes provide a framework for delivery of capacity development services for impact. The programmes are aligned to Ghana’s national development priorities and targets and the SNV global strategy for the period 2007-2015 “Local Impact Global Presence”. The overall objective of the sector programmes is to work together with strategic partners to deliver comprehensive integrated packages of services to groups of clients.
In the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, SNV Ghana aims to contribute towards an increased access to sustainable, equitable and affordable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services particularly in rural and peri-urban communities of Ghana.
As part of a team of WASH Advisors, the Senior WASH Advisor will be working at macro (national) and meso (districts and regions) levels.
SNV Ghana is seeking to recruit a results-oriented and proactive Ghanaian Senior Advisor with strong knowledge and experience in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector to among others:
Boost the quality, visibility and relevance of SNV expertise in WASH and make SNV Ghana a bench mark in the WASH sector
Support strategic partnership building, business development and resource mobilization drive of the WASH team.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Strategic positioning/Resources mobilization
Be a lead player in WASH country strategy, resulting in the right strategic choices for SNV within the WASH sector
Play a leading role in identifying and assessing the impact potential of proposed SNV investments in the WASH sector
Provide substantive inputs and guidance for the decision-making with regard to portfolio/national WASH positioning and development.
Support SNV’s management in mobilization of resources for its advisory support to clients as well as brokering funds for clients with third party financing agencies.
2. Advisory Practice:
Support Clients/Partners in a multi-stakeholder approach and stimulates building effective networks and partnerships between them.
Facilitate the micro - macro divide for improved policy formulation and implementation based on an evidence based approach
Facilitate evaluation and impact assessment of the programme interventions both at Client/Partner level and beneficiary level.
3. Learning / teamwork:
Support networks and collaboration with partnerships with similar and complementary initiatives, undertaken by other organizations, institutions and programmes.
Provide leadership in developing and strengthening SNV knowledge base in WASH, at organisational and (through assignment based coaching) individual levels.
4. Knowledge management/development:
Introduce/share international best practices on WASH with clients, partners and team.
Document results and best practices in the form of case studies, advisory practice experiences, training materials together with the clients and the team, and present study and research findings at relevant forums. Active support to WASH advisors in developing case studies.
Duty station: Wa and Tamale
Contract period: One (1) year renewable
Required Skills or Experience
Educational background:
Master’s degree in Water Resource Management, Sanitary Engineering, Public Health or other relevant degree with specialization in water sanitation and hygiene service provision.
Work experience:
8-10 years of experience in water resource management and/or WASH service delivery including 5 years as senior advisor or consultant
Sound knowledge of WASH approaches and concepts and demonstrated experience with service delivery mechanisms, including financial management and cost recovery mechanisms
Application of theoretical models related to development processes, and institutional (inter-organizational development (Capacity Development Services)
Knowledge of good (water) governance practices, gender-sensitive and empowerment principles approaches
Strategic analysis of WASH environment both nationally as well as internationally
Strong writing skills and publishing articles on WASH
Advocacy, networking / lobbying and knowledge brokering and knowledge development
Knowledge of the legal and institutional framework for WASH service delivery in Ghana
Ability to build partnerships to mobilize resources from donors both locally and international
Languages:
Proficient in English and working knowledge in French
Desired Skills and attitude:
Leadership, entrepreneurship and coaching and self-reflection skills;
Good team player, pragmatic and patient negotiator with solution orientated approach.
Readiness to work and travel in rural districts with minimal amenities;
Computer literacy in MS Office and Internet use
Excellent listening skills combined with oral and written communication skills (in both English and French)
How To Apply
Please send your most recent CV to:
The Human Resource Advisor
SNV Ghana
No161, Maseru Road
East Legon Residential area
P. O Box 30284
KIA, Airport- Accra