Rwanda: WASH Technical Advisor

The WASH Technical Advisor works to position World Vision as a leader in innovative programs by serving as a lead in rigorous program design, proposal development, technical support and training in the country. The proposed WASH Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and have responsibility for all activities associated with improving the WASH Situation and nutritional status of the beneficiaries. S/he shall have a depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience in designing, implementing and monitoring integrated WASH, nutrition and food security programmes and related capacity strengthening. S/he shall have the requisite management expertise, interpersonal skills and established professional relationships to fulfill the requirements of the project. The Technical Advisor will ensure a high level of programme quality through programme performance, monitoring and reporting, and actively participates in donor relations and the acquisition of public funding.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure donors technical approaches and strategies are known by the NO leaders and influence NOs strategies.
• Ensure technical approaches and modules (as per LEAP 3) are designed to meet WV’s ministry goals as well as donors sector strategies. Work with programme and GAM Leads to utilize evidence from technical approaches/experiences to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in or lead NGOs technical or sector specific working groups at national and regional levels to influence national government and donor development strategies.
• Provide leadership and coordination in the development, dissemination and promotion of grant strategies, standards and tools in the technical area.
• Provide technical expertise to grant staff and stakeholders, including needs assessments, program design, start-up, phase-in, phase-out, communications, reporting, monitoring and evaluation activities and ad-hoc needs.
• Develop reporting and evaluation processes for performance management of grant.
• Ensure grant implementation standards meet or exceed donor expectations.
• Provide expertise for the program development, if required.
• Conducts occasional field visits in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation plan and in coordination with other Grants program team officers
• Contributing to the implementation and review of effective monitoring, review and activities for program against agreed project deliverables
• Ensures the application of results-based management (RBM) standards and agreed upon indicators
• Collaborate with SO IPG teams and Regional and National Offices to develop and conduct training in program methodologies and concepts, including program design, monitoring and evaluation, if required.
• Encourage and facilitate the documentation of promising and best practices and lessons learned, directed toward multiple audiences, to influence policy formation, develop capacity and foster professionalism.
• Identify and communicate program quality concerns early to ensure swift resolution; escalate program quality concerns appropriately to CoP and other key stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• A Master’s degree or higher in nutrition, public health/environmental health, food security, or in a closely related field is required;
• At least seven years of experience designing, implementing, or supporting WASH, nutrition programming, preferably in Rwanda is highly desired;
• Strong technical skills in essential WASH, nutrition actions, growth monitoring and promotion, and behaviour change communication is desirable;
• Strong technical skills in WASH and food security are desirable;
• Experience integrating WASH and food security interventions into nutrition programming is desirable; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, particularly advanced writing skills, report writing skills for a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to build relationships cross-culturally
• Strong representation and presentation skills including workshop facilitation skills
• Strong networking skills.
• Demonstrated successful experience implementing grant-funded programs
• Field-based international NGO work experience in WASH and Nutrition project or program leadership, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years total development experience

Preferred:

• Strong design, monitoring and evaluation skills preferred
• Strong track record in government and multilateral grant acquisition
• Strong track record in behavioural change programming

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Rwanda, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description andapply online**by the closing date**13 July 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.