Malawi: Technical Advisor - Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene*

TITLE: TECHNICAL ADVISOR/ WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE\*

DEPARTMENT: EAST AFRICA

COUNTRY: MALAWI

DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2015

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, WASH, and reproductive health. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, PSI makes it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan families they desire by marketing affordable products and services. PSI has programs in more than 65 countries. For more information, please visitwww.psi.org*.*

SUMMARY OF POSITION

PSI seeks a Technical Adviser, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Malawi to provide technical expertise and guidance for the anticipated USAID funded-program Organized Network of Services for Everyone''s Health (ONSE). The goal of this program is to improve the health of Malawians through improved access to priority health service; improved quality of priority health services; strengthened district health systems and increased community demand for priority services. This is a full-time position reporting to the Chief of Party (COP) and based in Lilongwe, Malawi.

*This position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES**:**

• Works with DCOP in the design, roll-out and day to day management and implementation of WASH activities
• Work with the districts and other local WASH management and promotion structures or groups and community mobilization around WASH issues

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master''s Degree in Social Sciences or a related field such as in Public Health Engineering / Geohydrology / Public Health / Rural Development, Civil Engineering with extensive experience managing & Implementing WASH Projects at the INGO level
• Minimum eight years'' experience with progressively increasing responsibility for designing, managing and implementing complex WASH programming in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in building government, non-government, and community capacity to address WASH issues; and
• Demonstrated management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff
• Experience working on WASH in East Africa or specifically in Malawi, East or Southern Africa
• Private sector expertise and experience in small and medium enterprise development and/or social marketing and market development approaches in support of such development
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene, including engineering applications, overseeing construction, and environmental concerns
• Extensive formative research, progressive M&E applications, surveys/studies, and evaluations
• WASH sector finance and micro-finance expertise
• Track record of effective liaison with government officials and policy makers.
• Expertise in Behavior change communication and hygiene promotion
• Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed at empowering poor communities and individuals including organizing civil society groups or community based.
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.
• Strong English writing and speaking skills. Knowledge of Chichewa preferred.

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 6

Please apply online atwww.psi.org***. No calls or emails please.***

Population Services International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master''s Degree in Social Sciences or a related field such as in Public Health Engineering / Geohydrology / Public Health / Rural Development, Civil Engineering with extensive experience managing & Implementing WASH Projects at the INGO level
• Minimum eight years'' experience with progressively increasing responsibility for designing, managing and implementing complex WASH programming in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in building government, nongovernment, and community capacity to address WASH issues; and
• Demonstrated management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff
• Experience working on WASH in East Africa or specifically in Malawi, East or Southern Africa
• Private sector expertise and experience in small and medium enterprise development and/or social marketing and market development approaches in support of such development
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene, including engineering applications, overseeing construction, and environmental concerns
• Extensive formative research, progressive M&E applications, surveys/studies, and evaluations
• WASH sector finance and micro-finance expertise
• Track record of effective liaison with government officials and policy makers.
• Expertise in Behavior change communication and hygiene promotion
• Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed at empowering poor communities and individuals including organizing civil society groups or community based.
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.
• Strong English writing and speaking skills. Knowledge of Chichewa preferred.

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 6

Please apply online atwww.psi.org***. No calls or emails please.***

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